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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$166K - $230K *

Innovate and enhance the machine learning infrastructure to empower rapid model deployment and automation. Collaborate across teams to streamline operations and drive impactful solutions in ML and fin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $280K *

Shape the future of AI-driven marketing by owning the web platform and developing custom AI agents. Leverage your engineering expertise to enhance Cresta's online presence and streamline marketing wor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $194K *

Unlock your potential as you analyze and enhance SAP ERP systems in the Aerospace and Defense sector, driving improvements in supply chain processes and collaborating across project teams to deliver e...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $145K *

Drive innovation as an AI Developer, crafting cutting-edge machine learning models and full-stack applications. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions and enhan...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of Risk and Security by leveraging your expertise to co-create innovative solutions with partners, driving adoption and commercial success through strategic engagement and technical l...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive the Salesforce Engineering Team to enhance our critical platform. Lead, mentor, and develop engineers while collaborating with business leaders to deliver scalable solutions and champion best pr...

Portland, ORRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and implement a next-gen Design System, ensuring consistent, accessible experiences across products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical alignme...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Transform the sales landscape by owning the full cycle in enterprise accounts, driving compliance solutions, and building trusted partnerships with key stakeholders in cybersecurity and regulatory fra...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $143K *

Empower small businesses by developing AI solutions that streamline workflows. Collaborate closely with customers to identify challenges and create impactful software that enhances efficiency and driv...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to the technical leadership of a multi-faceted platform, guiding cross-functional teams in architecting and evolving core engineering tools, AI infrastructure, and workflows to enhance prod...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join us to lead the deployment of AI-driven ERP solutions, enhancing SAP S/4HANA capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, reliable, and secure automation across critic...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$138K - $194K *

Transform high-voltage engineering for utility-scale solar and energy projects. Lead design, manage technical interfaces, and ensure project execution from development to operations, driving collabora...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing a skilled data engineering team, ensuring quality workflows and establishing data standards. Drive innovative solutions for efficient data ingestion and delivery across ent...

Harrisburg, PARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance quality and automation in software testing. Contribute to innovative solutions that redefine the home services industry while collaborating across departments to ensure...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and managing cloud systems, collaborating with teams to implement scalable architectures, and ensuring security and performance across platforms. This role requires indep...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $171K *

Drive innovation in Oracle Cloud ERP by providing technical support and solutions for Purchasing/Procurement processes. Collaborate with users to enhance system performance and ensure customer satisfa...

Annapolis, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of secure web applications. Leverage your full-stack development skills to build scalable solutions in a collaborative Agile environment, tackling complex challen...

San Antonio, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $265K *

Empower clients by showcasing the Neo4j Graph Intelligence Platform, driving technology evaluations, and delivering tailored solutions that address critical business needs while fostering strong custo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive the technical direction of our web platform, enhancing user experiences through innovative architecture and performance optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $180K *

Transform user experiences by developing innovative web applications with cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create exceptional battery analytics software for leadin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Elevate software development by integrating AI-powered coding practices into enterprise solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance productivity, code quality, and testing through innovative AI tools...

Nova Scotia, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Manage and execute the full SDLC for a cutting-edge application platform, leveraging AI tools and leading a small team. Design architecture, oversee database management, and ensure security compliance...

Troy, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K *

Join a dynamic sales team as a partner to nonprofits, leveraging strategic thinking to drive impactful solutions while exceeding sales targets and nurturing customer relationships in the software spac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$98K - $164K *

Transform electrical engineering workflows by leading AI-driven automation projects. Manage multiple scopes, ensuring timely delivery and quality outputs while collaborating with cross-functional team...

Markham, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$159K - $164K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of enterprise applications by designing and maintaining robust web solutions in Azure Government Cloud, leveraging full-stack technologies to enhance user experie...

Arlington, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.