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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$90K - $110K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on generating new business in the public sector. Utilize a consultative sales approach to build relationships and deliver tailored solutions, driving reven...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by driving customer success and technical solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client relationships, identify growth opportunities, and ensure maximum va...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare solutions by leading technical demos and driving enterprise sales. Collaborate with executives to translate needs into impactful presentations, ensuring succes...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's pivotal in enhancing national cybersecurity by managing requirements for cloud-based threat intelligence platforms, ensuring rapid deployment and operational efficiency in cyber inc...

Arlington, VARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's transforming the insurance landscape by building data models and self-service tools. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data quality and drive impactful analytics in a fast-pa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Design innovative Civil systems for mission-critical environments, ensuring compliance and safety. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver reliable infrastructure solutions that enhance ope...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative civil designs for utility-scale solar and battery projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create site layouts, grading, and drainage plans, ensuring compliance and ef...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading the integration of AI tools with PlanetScale databases. Own the developer experience, ensuring seamless functionality across platforms while creating engaging content to sh...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize AI solutions by designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge models while collaborating across teams to enhance capabilities and drive innovation in a fast-paced environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $210K *

Lead the charge in solving complex carrier connectivity challenges in commercial insurance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and enhance product delivery, ensuring seaml...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Pioneer cutting-edge networking solutions for AI and HPC environments. Leverage your expertise in Ethernet fabrics and troubleshooting to enhance performance and reliability in large-scale data center...

Santa Clara, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$265K - $300K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading architectural direction and driving high-impact solutions across teams. Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and design to enhance our AI...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by supporting turbine and generator outage activities. Collaborate with engineers and leverage your expertise in QA/QC and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance for power p...

Wilmington, DERemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $240K *

Shape the future of customer experiences by leading software architecture and development across multiple product teams. Collaborate closely with UX and engineering to deliver innovative, AI-driven so...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of enterprise infrastructure and cloud architecture by providing strategic leadership and innovative solutions across diverse environments, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-ef...

Boston, MARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $130K *

Elevate your career as an Intermediate DevOps Engineer, collaborating on infrastructure and reliability initiatives. Contribute to CI/CD practices and support AI-driven projects while ensuring securit...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform data landscapes by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines using Azure services, Python, and Spark. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data solutions that...

Jersey City, NJRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $265K *

Drive the development of seamless integrations for security platforms, leading a team to deliver high-quality, reliable products that enhance customer security stacks and ensure compatibility with evo...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join us to lead a dynamic backend engineering team, driving architecture evolution and fostering collaboration across departments. You'll mentor engineers, manage processes, and ensure system reliabil...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $130K *

Drive automation and testing excellence by implementing efficient QA processes, collaborating with stakeholders, and enhancing DevSecOps practices to ensure mission-critical systems are secure and rel...

Mclean, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate the future of power systems by designing automated tools for transmission planning. Collaborate with engineers to enhance workflows, ensuring reliable results that utilities and developers tr...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by collaborating with clients to design and deploy AI-driven solutions. This role blends engineering and client engagement, enabling you to tackle complex challenges and deliver...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career forward by leading complex projects that align with business goals. Collaborate across teams to ensure successful execution, manage risks, and deliver results on time and within budg...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Champion innovative data solutions by designing and maintaining robust data pipelines across Azure and Microsoft Fabric, ensuring high-quality data delivery and governance while leading engineering in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Contribute to the design and optimization of cold-formed steel trusses, ensuring structural integrity and compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance design accuracy and provide technical guidance t...

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Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.