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 *

Empower our team by utilizing your 7+ years of Java expertise with AWS and Angular or Spring, driving successful web solutions and fostering collaboration in an Agile environment...

Rockville, MDRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$208K - $229K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative Salesforce solutions! As a Senior Solution Architect, you'll design technical solutions, guide project teams, and enhance client satisfaction while driving growth...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$133K - $157K *

Lead the charge in transforming technical sales cycles by crafting tailored demonstrations and solutions for enterprise clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the beauty and welln...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $200K *

Champion innovative water infrastructure solutions by leading structural design and analysis for critical facilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success and community i...

San Diego, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Engage in the design and analysis of vital water infrastructure projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring compliance and quality while mentoring junior engineers...

Riverside, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $225K *

Transform the future of auto claims by designing AI agents that enhance decision-making and streamline processes. Join a dynamic team to build innovative solutions that improve efficiency and accuracy...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's enhancing a statewide digital platform by leading technical business analysis, coordinating with stakeholders, and driving project success through effective requirements management...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $95K *

Elevate client success by driving business development in the Sports, Leisure, and Entertainment sector. Collaborate with agents and brokers to secure submissions, manage relationships, and achieve sa...

Indiana, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $203K *

Inspire innovation by designing scalable developer platforms and enhancing cloud-native infrastructure. Collaborate with engineering teams to improve productivity and drive technical excellence in a d...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Transform architecture strategy in a leading healthcare organization, driving innovation and collaboration across IT infrastructure while ensuring alignment with business and regulatory standards...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$93K - $150K *

Optimize infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to empower engineering teams in delivering AI-powered products efficiently. Collaborate closely with product and data engineers, leading projects from incep...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Develop robust backend systems and tools for healthcare data platforms, enhancing product efficiency and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and improve user exper...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $162K *

Transform enterprise network infrastructure by architecting secure, scalable solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless connectivity and performance while supporting digital transformation...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$172K - $260K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the development of AI retrieval systems and agent infrastructure, driving innovation and quality in AI applications while collaborating across functions to enhance performa...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $175K *

Shape the cloud infrastructure landscape by ensuring security, scalability, and efficiency. Collaborate with engineers to build resilient systems and drive best practices, enabling smooth deployment a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to support the deployment and troubleshooting of home energy solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance installation quality and customer satisfaction while trav...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$103K - $140K *

Shape the future of finance data by collaborating with stakeholders to build reliable data models that enhance reporting and decision-making. Drive analytics projects from inception to delivery, ensur...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $281K *

Lead detection and response strategy, building systems and automations to enhance security. Collaborate with teams to set standards, mentor engineers, and manage complex incidents, ensuring effective...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K *

Transform the future of corporate enterprise growth by managing strategic relationships, launching innovative programs, and driving measurable ROI for top-tier merchants. Collaborate cross-functionall...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$214K - $309K *

Optimize our Kubernetes platform as you lead initiatives that enhance reliability and scalability across cloud and on-premises settings. Collaborate with teams to achieve critical goals while mentorin...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by developing LLM-powered systems. Leverage your Python expertise and DevOps skills to build robust pipelines and integrations, collaborating closely with e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $159K *

Champion innovation by designing and developing impactful web solutions that enhance ArcGIS capabilities for government and public safety sectors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver hi...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful solutions as a Mission Engineer II, collaborating with public safety agencies to transform operational challenges into effective technical solutions using Axon tools and AI. Your exper...

Michigan, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $239K *

Unlock your potential by leading statistical programming efforts in clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and report clinical data, ensuring compliance with industry stan...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $165K *

Transform your career with a leading role in marine mechanical engineering, overseeing design and integration for commercial and governmental vessels. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure complian...

United StatesRemote

2 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.