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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$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare technology by developing and maintaining our Electronic Health Record platform using Ruby. Collaborate in an agile environment to deliver impactful...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering tailored, technical solutions that drive sales success. Collaborate with teams to enhance demos, manage proposal responses, and ensure seamless implementation transitions...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop user-centric web applications, integrating AI-driven insights for high-stakes decision-making workflows while ensuring performance and sec...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join our dynamic team to design and develop cutting-edge AI platforms, enhancing decision-making workflows through innovative web applications and robust backend services. Collaborate across the full...

Virginia, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop a next-gen AI platform, focusing on intelligent agent frameworks and modern web applications. Collaborate across the full stack to enhance decision-making wor...

Virginia, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion the architectural direction of our revenue tech stack, leading complex integrations and customizations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that enhance prod...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional network support. As a Network Engineer, you'll tackle technical challenges, enhance client systems, and collaborate with teammates to drive innov...

Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $170K *

Transform the content platform by leading hands-on engineering initiatives. Design and implement shared services, ensuring security and stability while mentoring engineers and driving technical excell...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career with a Lead Engineer role focused on delivering client engagements, designing security architectures, and leading enterprise security platform migrations while ensuring alignment w...

King Of Prussia, PARemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $176K *

Engineer innovative solutions as a Tech Lead, driving architectural evolution and technical excellence for a global web platform while enhancing digital customer experiences through advanced AI integr...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $121K *

Lead the charge in delivering advanced HVAC solutions by managing complex application projects, collaborating with teams, and mentoring engineers to ensure optimal system performance and customer sati...

Redmond, ORRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and enhancing backend APIs and services that streamline operations and improve patient experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, automated...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$220K - $228K *

Pioneer the architecture of a cutting-edge ads and martech platform, leading teams in building scalable systems, ensuring performance, and driving migration strategies while maintaining hands-on codin...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform application deployment by collaborating with teams to streamline processes, enhance automation, and ensure high-quality releases across environments while mentoring junior members and drivin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative solutions within the Infor LN platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance payment processing capabilities and create seamless integrations...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Support federal clients by leveraging IT expertise to enhance infrastructure design and optimize technology strategies. Collaborate with teams to translate technical concepts and ensure comprehensive...

Washington, DCRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $161K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud IT by designing secure, scalable systems. Collaborate across the organization to implement innovative solutions and drive operational excellence, leverag...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $187K *

Grow your career with a hands-on Engineering Manager role leading a dynamic team to enhance an AI-powered healthcare hiring platform, ensuring quality, reliability, and innovation across multiple tech...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive the development of next-gen CLI tools and SDKs, enhancing API governance and automation. Collaborate on software distribution, telemetry, and integrations to elevate developer productivity acros...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Build innovative CLI tools and SDKs to enhance API governance and developer workflows. Drive software distribution and telemetry solutions while ensuring high-quality developer experiences across dive...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Innovate and shape the future of developer tooling by creating robust CLI applications and SDKs. Drive API governance and automation with AI-powered workflows, enhancing productivity across engineerin...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $170K *

Unlock your potential by developing Python-based microservices for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data processing capabilities and deliver reliable s...

Bethesda, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Empower clients by transforming their needs into innovative system designs. As a Design Engineer 2, you'll lead complex projects, collaborate with stakeholders, and refine your technical expertise whi...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $145K *

Seeking a skilled Network Engineer to design and validate networks for large-scale GPU clusters, collaborating with architects and deployment teams to ensure optimal performance and reliability in cut...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $185K *

Champion the development of high-trust engineering teams while managing intake, capacity planning, and operational excellence. Drive delivery and foster collaboration across functions to meet evolving...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.