Explore Application Engineer Jobs

Application Engineers connect technology with customer and business needs. They help organizations select, configure, integrate, and optimize software or technical products, translating complex requirements into practical solutions. Explore vetted Application Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does an Application Engineer Do?

Responsibilities vary by industry and employer, but Application Engineers commonly assess user needs, demonstrate product capabilities, support implementation, troubleshoot technical issues, and collaborate with engineering, sales, product, and customer teams. Some positions focus on pre-sales solution design, while others emphasize deployment, integration, or ongoing application support.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek a combination of technical expertise and communication skills. Relevant qualifications may include experience with software applications, APIs, databases, cloud platforms, systems integration, or industry-specific tools. Requirements depend on the product and sector. Analytical thinking, project coordination, clear documentation, and the ability to explain technical concepts to nontechnical audiences are valuable across many roles.

Application Engineer Career Opportunities

Application Engineers work across industries such as enterprise software, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, and technology. Career paths may lead to senior or lead engineering roles, solutions architecture, product management, sales engineering, or technical leadership. Search Ladders to compare opportunities and find positions aligned with your experience, industry, and compensation goals.

Find Application Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Browse Application Engineer listings, review role requirements, and identify positions that match your skills and career plans.

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$150K - $225K *

Innovate backend systems for a global eCommerce platform, focusing on API design, service architecture, and system performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance integrations and scal...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Join our team to shape external developer experiences through impactful APIs and SDKs. You'll evolve documentation and tools while collaborating across teams to enhance our growing platform and delive...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's advancing national security by securing our infrastructure. Work collaboratively in a dynamic environment to enhance IT engineering efforts, ensuring compliance and safeguarding cru...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Drive your career with the design of AI-native architectures, shaping end-to-end solutions across industries. Elevate your expertise by defining evaluations and constraints, while navigating complex r...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $267K *

Empower user engagement by developing innovative Android applications that enhance content discovery and community interaction. Collaborate across teams to drive impactful user experiences and improve...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's pioneering innovative architectures for complex networking solutions. Leverage your expertise in enterprise networks, routing, and SD-WAN technologies to drive impactful designs and...

Plano, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Elevate analytics capabilities by overseeing the performance and reliability of our enterprise BI platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deliver exception...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Engineer AI-driven applications and features, integrating advanced models into existing systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows and deliver reliable, production-ready software solutions t...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $207K *

Empower customers by providing expert technical support for industrial products. Collaborate with R&D and sales teams to drive design-in success, identify market trends, and develop effective go-to-ma...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Drive transformative solutions by owning end-to-end design and integration across diverse business domains. Collaborate closely with delivery squads to ensure seamless execution and alignment with str...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$156K - $191K *

Drive transformative customer outcomes by leveraging AI and solution expertise. Collaborate with executives to deliver compelling value narratives and lead complex sales cycles, enhancing the presales...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $203K *

Drive the design and implementation of AI solutions, leveraging advanced software engineering and machine learning to deliver scalable applications and intelligent automation across business functions...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$154K - $232K *

Transform enterprise cloud strategies by leading large-scale migrations to Azure and AWS. Collaborate with global teams to establish architecture standards, ensure security, and drive innovative solut...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower transformative telehealth solutions by designing and implementing robust software infrastructure. Join a dynamic team to innovate, automate, and streamline applications, impacting the healthca...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Help us lead and optimize our Supply Engineering team, focusing on procurement operations, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration while mentoring a high-performing team to enhance eff...

New York, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Innovate your career by leading the technical direction of web systems, enhancing product reliability, and mentoring engineers. Embrace AI-first engineering to drive impactful solutions and foster col...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$436K - $500K+*

Lead the charge in managing a team of backend engineers to enhance and innovate platform capabilities, balancing immediate partner needs with future growth while ensuring technical excellence and oper...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$126K - $164K *

Strategize and lead the development of enterprise data architecture, ensuring data is structured, integrated, and aligned with business goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement scal...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative AI-enabled revenue cycle management tools. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance user experiences and automate workflows, driving efficiency and effective...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Optimize secure cloud infrastructure and automate compliance controls while enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure reliability and security in a dynamic environment...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$285K - $352K *

Shape the future of scalable financial technology by leading cross-team engineering initiatives, influencing architectural decisions, and mentoring top talent to enhance system performance and reliabi...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $130K *

Optimize marketing workflows by building AI agents and automated systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance CRM and lifecycle automation, focusing on performance marketing and organic growth through i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$142K - $184K *

Drive the development of AI-powered solutions that enhance customer operations. Collaborate across teams to design, implement, and optimize features, ensuring reliability and customer satisfaction whi...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $260K *

Lead the charge in transforming customer insights into innovative AI solutions. Collaborate across teams to design, implement, and enhance software that empowers users to optimize operations and impro...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data platforms by building and operating high-scale distributed systems. Collaborate with engineers to enhance analytics capabilities and empower organizations...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is an Application Engineer?question toggle

    An Application Engineer applies technical expertise to help customers or internal teams choose, configure, integrate, and use software or technical products effectively. The role often combines engineering knowledge, problem-solving, and communication.

  • What does an Application Engineer do day to day?question toggle

    Daily work may include gathering requirements, designing or configuring solutions, supporting product demonstrations, coordinating implementations, troubleshooting issues, and working with engineering, sales, product, or customer teams.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Application Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by role and industry. Employers may look for a relevant technical degree or equivalent experience, familiarity with specific software or systems, and skills in integration, troubleshooting, communication, and project coordination.

  • Where do Application Engineers work?question toggle

    Application Engineers work in many sectors, including software and technology, manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and other industries that develop or use complex products and systems.

  • How can I find Application Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Application Engineer openings and review listings for compensation, experience, and skill requirements. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.