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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$135K - $160K *

Elevate security practices by building and managing a comprehensive security program. Collaborate with engineers to identify vulnerabilities, implement automated checks, and ensure robust protection a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Innovate and optimize our core fintech systems, leveraging AI-driven technologies while owning end-to-end product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure impactful user experien...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $193K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement custom integrations, enhancing customer experiences with AI-driven solutions. Collaborate closely with clients to solve complex technical challenges and dri...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K *

Innovate data solutions by building and maintaining robust pipelines and tools that transform medical data into actionable insights, collaborating across cloud technologies to support analytics and bu...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $210K *

Transform the customer-facing application layer for AI solutions by leading fullstack development, ensuring scalability and reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovat...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$101K - $145K *

Unlock potential by delivering exceptional onsite technical support and managed services, ensuring timely resolution of IT issues and enhancing customer satisfaction through innovative solutions and c...

New Hampshire, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $191K *

Optimize multi-domain transformational solutions by leading consultative pre-sales architecture, engaging with executive decision-makers, and ensuring successful delivery of complex technical engageme...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $105K *

Unlock your potential by designing and optimizing AI-driven applications. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance deployment engineering resources and stay at the forefront of technology advancemen...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering advanced AI-powered solutions using Python. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation in Generative AI across diverse proj...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower your engineering career by driving platform reliability and improving incident management across teams. Engage in high-impact problem-solving while shaping best practices and standards in a co...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading platform engineering initiatives that enhance developer experience and operational excellence. Drive technical ownership across the software lifecycle, shaping the pla...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $225K *

Champion the development of innovative AI-driven applications, leading the design and delivery of a multi-tenant SaaS platform. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize workflows and enhance client...

New York, NYRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$121K - $208K *

Transform operational efficiencies by designing and deploying high-performance integration solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance user experiences and ensure data integrity across multi-t...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Empower teams by building internal tools and automations to enhance support efficiency, diagnose issues, and collaborate with product and engineering for improved platform usability and customer exper...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $170K *

Champion electrical engineering excellence by leading installation standards, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement in warehouse systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Champion innovative Salesforce Field Service solutions, leading implementations and integrations while mentoring teams and advising clients on optimization and transformation strategies for enhanced o...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $179K *

Innovate solutions as an ITSM Specialist, driving enterprise success through effective problem solving and collaboration. Understand customer needs, design impactful solutions, and enhance service del...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$67K - $100K *

Champion system support and configuration for Production Operations and Sales systems, enhancing user experience and driving process improvements. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and imp...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality through innovative test automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and execute automated testing solutions that...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Optimize software solutions for higher education by designing, developing, and supporting applications that enhance user experience and operational efficiency. Collaborate with teams to build integrat...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Drive seamless API integrations across systems, enhancing data flow and interoperability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and scalability, ensuring efficient delivery o...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you transform AI/ML prototypes into scalable, production-ready systems. Collaborate closely with researchers, ensuring robust deployment and engineering practices while driving...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Build innovative AI solutions by collaborating with clients to tackle complex challenges. Design and deploy production-quality software while ensuring reliability and usability in real-world environme...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

Lead technical direction for a healthcare data team, driving architectural decisions and cross-team initiatives to enhance compliance and operational efficiency. Elevate team performance while solving...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $181K *

Join a dynamic team to drive customer success by solving complex technical challenges, engaging with executives and technical audiences, and supporting enterprise Proof of Concepts throughout the sale...

RemoteRemote

1 week 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.