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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$140K - $240K *

Elevate the software development lifecycle by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and enhance scalable applications. Drive innovation and mentor junior engineers while ensuri...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$146K - $195K *

Champion the growth of our Integrations team by leading the delivery of third-party integrations and platform capabilities, fostering a collaborative culture, and driving continuous improvement for im...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$64K - $111K *

Join us to manage and enhance the Oncology EMR systems, ensuring seamless integration and user support while leading projects and driving process improvements in a dynamic healthcare environment...

Champaign, ILRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$184K - $230K *

Optimize critical AWS infrastructure and drive service reliability standards while mentoring teams and enhancing cloud cost efficiency. Collaborate on Infrastructure-as-Code and security practices to...

San Francisco, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building robust backend services and APIs using ASP.NET Core, C#, and Azure technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions for...

Mclean, VARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Elevate your career by optimizing in-building RF designs and ensuring compliance with mobile operator standards. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance DAS systems and manage project deliverables...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $155K *

Transform large-scale GPU cluster builds by leading program delivery, managing vendor dependencies, and ensuring timely execution. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes and enhance infrastruc...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud infrastructure by designing, automating, and securing enterprise platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native so...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $160K *

Optimize business processes by driving comprehensive analysis and innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system integration and ensure successful delivery of complex...

Cambridge, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming business processes through innovative technology solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and enhance enterprise applications, ensur...

Cambridge, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $112K *

Explore a rewarding entry-level role providing remote technical support to customers. Utilize your STEM background to troubleshoot and resolve issues in analytical instrumentation while enhancing your...

Santa Clara, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$133K - $200K *

Innovate your career by leveraging technical expertise to drive sales success. Collaborate with teams to deliver F5 solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction while achieving sales targets in a dynamic...

Arizona, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $245K *

Support the sales team by providing technical expertise and solutions for F5 products. Engage with customers to understand their needs, drive sales processes, and deliver world-class service while ach...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $200K *

Inspire technical excellence by supporting sales teams with F5 solutions, driving customer engagement, and delivering tailored presentations. Collaborate with internal resources to achieve sales targe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $145K *

Elevate your career by developing full-stack solutions that enhance operations and user experience. Collaborate with teams to transform requests into impactful software, leveraging your expertise in R...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming client experiences through successful implementations of our Wealth Platform, managing multiple projects, and delivering tailored solutions that enhance fi...

Ohio, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K *

Elevate customer success by guiding implementations of enterprise solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless deployment, drive adoption, and enhance client relationships, all while proacti...

Oregon, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $233K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the technology experience for employees. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll architect and support endpoint platforms, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalabl...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the modernization of enterprise data tiers by automating database reliability engineering across hybrid cloud environments, enhancing performance, and ensuring high availability for mission-c...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $110K *

Discover a dynamic role where you'll enhance customer search experiences and backend systems. Collaborate across teams to deliver intuitive, AI-powered solutions while ensuring performance and reliabi...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $190K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines using Azure, PySpark, and Airflow. Collaborate with teams to ensure data quality and performance while mentoring engineers and drivi...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $178K *

Drive your career with a senior role focused on software development for control room simulators, collaborating with engineers to enhance plant models and ensure high-quality deliverables in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate your career as you lead customer-focused solutions for complex treasury and capital markets challenges. Collaborate with diverse teams to design innovative Kondor solutions that align with...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$203K - $254K *

Join a team that's leading complex technical projects to enhance platform reliability. Drive the adoption of quality frameworks, mentor engineers, and implement scalable solutions to proactively manag...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role leading AI Native pods, managing cross-functional teams through education and client engagements, while championing AI SDLC practices and ensuring delivery excelle...

RemoteRemote

4 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.