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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$70K - $170K *

Shape the future of pharmaceutical engineering by executing capital projects, optimizing systems, and collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficiency in regulated environments. Bring your...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate customer success by driving operational excellence and strategic planning. Collaborate with leadership to enhance performance visibility, reduce renewal risks, and implement data-driven insigh...

Boston, MARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$190K - $240K *

Shape the future of AI-native cloud infrastructure as a Staff Engineer, driving robust systems for data-intensive products. Collaborate on challenging projects while leading architectural decisions an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to the development of advanced AI applications, enhancing decision-making tools for military and business leaders through all phases of the software development lifecycle in a collaborative...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engage in cutting-edge AI development by designing and scaling intelligent applications. Leverage Generative AI and modern tools to enhance productivity and integrate workflows within healthcare platf...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Technical Project Manager, driving software delivery timelines and ensuring seamless project execution with engineering and product teams. Foster strong stakeholder relation...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive new business growth by leveraging industry expertise and relationships. Collaborate with senior executives to position as a trusted partner, focusing on digital transformation and consultative e...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $150K *

Join a team that's engineering innovative cloud solutions, ensuring stability and performance while driving continuous improvement across scalable environments. Your expertise will shape the future of...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $193K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative ServiceNow solutions across diverse projects. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and optimize technology offerings while maintaining strong client rela...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading impactful demonstrations of Student Flex, leveraging your Anthology SIS expertise to address institutional challenges and drive technology modernization in higher educ...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $143K *

Lead the charge in developing structural designs using advanced modeling software. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to create detailed drawings and resolve design challenges, ensuring timely...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$250K - $250K+*

Pioneer the future of developer AI by architecting scalable backend systems that enhance real-world product experiences through developer-centric cloud infrastructure...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $134K *

Transform healthcare delivery by providing expert technical consulting for digital product implementations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure customer satisfaction through effective in...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of software deployment by leading DevOps initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance automation, streamline processes, and ensure robust application performance in...

Atlanta, GARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Engage in designing and optimizing AI solutions to enhance automation and analytics, collaborating across teams to integrate advanced AI capabilities into core products, while ensuring ethical standar...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and enhance full-stack solutions for merchant platforms, balancing user experience with robust backend architecture. Collaborate across functions to deliver intuitive too...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Champion transformation through AI-driven product strategy, leading discovery, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring seamless execution. Shape processes that enhance AI integration while delivering acti...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading SoC integration efforts, optimizing designs, and ensuring quality checks. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and deliver exceptional results while maintaining cust...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$171K - $268K *

Discover your potential as a Principal Engineer/System Architect, driving innovative networking solutions and leading a collaborative team to define complex architecture while engaging with partners t...

New Hampshire, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in harmonizing product transfers, ensuring compliance and quality across global assignments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and product integrity...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $300K *

Champion complex enterprise deployments by leading technical solutions, driving customer success, and influencing product strategy. Leverage your expertise to architect innovative automations and ment...

San Diego, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $312K *

Transform the future of web development by leading the technical vision for a robust platform that empowers teams across multiple applications, ensuring quality, performance, and accessibility while i...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by designing and developing enterprise analytics solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to create data-driven insights, optimize reporting processes, and ensure seamless deplo...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Transform integrations by owning the end-to-end process, ensuring seamless connections between systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions that enhance customer work...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Engage with a dynamic team to represent technical positions in standards communities, author specifications, and build credibility through implementation. This role offers growth opportunities, aiming...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.