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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$110K - $130K *

Build innovative technology solutions for Equity Portfolio Management. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance functionality and maintain high software quality, while leveraging modern practices and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$121K - $218K *

Transform complex challenges into innovative solutions by developing robust security products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance threat detection and protect customers from online ris...

Cambridge, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by deploying and supporting cutting-edge photonic and quantum computing hardware. Collaborate with customers and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and troubleshootin...

Hoboken, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing innovative software systems for cutting-edge healthcare SaaS platforms, driving technical excellence and strategic collaboration across teams to achieve i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by architecting innovative financial solutions. As a software engineer, collaborate with diverse teams to build reliable applications that transform customer experiences and streamlin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $185K *

Elevate customer satisfaction by resolving complex technical issues as a Tier 3 engineer. Collaborate with internal teams to troubleshoot, analyze logs, and ensure seamless application performance whi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $100K *

Drive your career forward by joining a dynamic DevSecOps team focused on enhancing CI-CD, Runtime, and AI platforms. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize processes and support a scalable Saa...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Transform patient access by optimizing Epic Cadence workflows. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance scheduling efficiency and support system improvements, ensuring seamless operations and superi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $225K *

Optimize mission-critical media processing workflows by serving as a technical anchor, resolving urgent support requests, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance application performan...

Bethesda, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Empower mission-critical federal systems by leading the design and automation of secure cloud platforms. Drive reliability, mentor engineers, and set technical direction in a collaborative environment...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the engineering landscape by owning architecture, deployment, and incident management. Collaborate with teams to prioritize features, enhance payment systems, and integrate AI, all while ens...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform fragmented IT landscapes as you lead complex service integration projects, improving data flow and visibility across hybrid cloud and on-premise environments. Guide cross-functional teams an...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $185K *

Drive high-velocity engineering workflows by leveraging AI tools to enhance code quality, security, and system architecture. Collaborate across teams to build scalable applications and data layers for...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K - $139K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and maintain innovative web applications, enhancing user experience and security. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, create documentation, and ensure...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative web and cloud applications. In this role, you'll lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver hi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $169K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software applications by providing technical expertise and customer solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development and enhance...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as you develop innovative Cloud-Native architectures for the Royal Canadian Navy, enhancing operational readiness through collaborative systems design and deployment in a dynamic...

Ottawa, ONRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of scalable, cloud-native APIs. Drive innovation in a green field project while ensuring system reliability and operational health with a focus o...

Mesa, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming client challenges into innovative Salesforce solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, demo, and scope projects, ensuring seamless transitions to delivery whi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $140K *

Elevate your career by designing and managing AWS environments, automating CI/CD, and ensuring robust application delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams for end-to-end ownership and enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $100K *

Join our dynamic team as a Sr. Credit Analyst, owning the underwriting cycle from application review to decision-making. Leverage your analytical skills to enhance credit processes and contribute to a...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to shape innovative fundraising tools that empower progressive campaigns and nonprofits. Leverage modern technologies to enhance election readiness and compliance, while mentoring...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $275K *

Transform your career by owning the design and delivery of impactful features, collaborating with cross-functional teams to craft innovative software solutions that enhance user experiences and drive...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate data-driven strategies by leading Business Intelligence initiatives, enhancing data flow, and collaborating across teams to unlock growth opportunities and inform decision-making through acti...

Carmel, INRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Provide expert technical support and solutions to enhance customer success with Mastercam products, collaborating with teams to optimize workflows and drive product improvements in the West region...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   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.