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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$130K - $155K *

Champion the development of safety-critical embedded software for autonomous vehicle systems, ensuring reliable sensor and actuator integration, while leading and mentoring a talented firmware team to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by providing technical leadership on high-impact cloud projects. Collaborate with a distributed team to enhance our cloud platform's efficiency and drive strategic initiatives acro...

Plano, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$208K - $429K *

Inspire innovation as you lead a high-performing team to enhance large-scale platforms, driving automation and operational excellence while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement across th...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$190K - $210K *

Explore innovative solutions as you lead the design and architecture of scalable healthcare applications, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient experiences a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful solutions by maintaining and developing Finance and Procurement systems. Collaborate with teams to analyze requirements, debug SQL queries, and enhance application performance for a se...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Transform the future of tax preparation by designing and building innovative software solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality products that prioritize user needs and data se...

Sacramento, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Transform the energy experience by building AI tools that enhance productivity across teams. Own the development of consumer features and multi-agent systems, ensuring reliable AI solutions from conce...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $230K *

Transform mission-critical applications by collaborating with AI engineers to enhance performance, scalability, and security. Drive technical excellence and mentor peers while navigating dynamic feder...

Reston, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative AI solutions, managing small-scale projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance agentic workflows and maintain high-quality documentation...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $231K *

Innovate and shape the future of AI platforms as a Senior Engineer, designing and building critical subsystems for enterprise Kubernetes environments. Collaborate with customers and mentor engineers t...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $223K *

Support and enhance Marketing Cloud Engagement operations by translating business needs into technical solutions, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliab...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic Support team as a Systems Engineer, providing hands-on IT support and systems administration. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance client environments and ensure a seamless user...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Drive innovation at the forefront of software engineering, crafting scalable solutions that empower advisors with real-time insights. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance user experiences and op...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by engineering real-time automation solutions across manufacturing and enterprise levels, utilizing diverse programming and design tools to enhance operational efficiency and mentor c...

Richmond, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative automation solutions across industries, focusing on real-time controls and information systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and mentor peers while tack...

Raleigh, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $134K *

Join a dynamic team as you enhance cloud infrastructure and optimize network operations. Collaborate with experts to ensure system reliability while empowering your professional growth through impactf...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in optimizing enterprise applications by assessing, designing, and implementing solutions that align with organizational goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business need...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $107K *

Drive innovation in application integration by designing and supporting secure data flows across enterprise systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and ensure data integrity while lever...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

Transform customer experiences by providing technical expertise and solutions. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to deliver impactful product demonstrations and address technical challenges...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of design systems by creating intuitive, AI-friendly interfaces. Collaborate with a dynamic team to build reusable components and streamline production processes, enhancing user exper...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $135K *

Transform the future of financial products by building end-to-end experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance user interactions and drive business...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Engage in high-impact IT operations management, driving ServiceNow and cloud environments. Collaborate with top talent to enhance service delivery, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction while...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by designing and automating cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance platform capabilities and streamline deployment processes for scala...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$122K - $153K *

Champion technical solutions by advising C-Suite leaders, driving sales support, and customizing product demos. Utilize financial software expertise to enhance client relationships and streamline sale...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K *

Manage and enhance public health technology platforms, ensuring secure, reliable operations for local, state, and federal agencies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performan...

United StatesRemote

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.