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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$150K - $420K *

Discover the power of engineering by setting high standards and guiding design excellence for sustainable energy projects. Lead a talented team, ensuring technical compliance while driving innovative...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in deploying innovative robotic systems, managing projects from start to finish with a focus on precision and team collaboration in fast-paced field environments, ensuring successful e...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to leverage your expertise in Microsoft Power Platform. You'll design and develop enterprise applications, streamline operations, and drive impactful digital transformation through innov...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $150K *

Shape the future of communication technology by providing expert technical support and training to diverse clients. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions while m...

Phoenix, AZRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $209K *

Manage the full software development lifecycle, driving application enhancements and guiding engineers. Collaborate with stakeholders to align solutions, ensuring quality and scalability while trouble...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $136K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare by developing essential tooling and AI capabilities for engineers. This role spans software development, architecture, and collaboration in an Agile environm...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $240K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and enhance complex software systems, focusing on analytics, algorithms, and large data sets. Collaborate on innovative solutions while ensuring adherence to design requ...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $240K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative software solutions that enhance performance and security. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment to tackle complex challenges and deliver high-quality t...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $350K *

Unlock your potential by shaping our evolving product from 0-1. Collaborate across the stack, understand customer needs, and innovate through direct user feedback, building a roadmap that defines our...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $130K *

Transform customer needs into innovative solutions by leveraging technical expertise and product knowledge. Collaborate with sales teams to analyze requirements and deliver compelling proposals that d...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $130K *

Drive innovation in manufacturing by developing advanced technologies that enhance production efficiency and reduce costs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions throughout the...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation in data engineering by designing robust data solutions, optimizing performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data integration and analysis for dive...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $191K *

Empower our mission by developing innovative technical solutions and engaging stakeholders across diverse environments. Leverage your expertise to drive strategic initiatives and enhance system capabi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic software development team focused on modernizing visualization tools. Collaborate on innovative projects that enhance mission analytics and contribute to impac...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative software solutions to enhance visualization tools, collaborating with a dynamic team to modernize capabilities and support mission analytics in a secure environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $197K *

Engage with customers to bridge manufacturing challenges and product capabilities. Leverage CNC programming expertise to drive innovation in NX CAM, ensuring quality and collaboration in a dynamic, ag...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $103K *

Join our team to provide expert technical support for commercial refrigeration systems. You'll assist with installation, troubleshooting, and training, ensuring exceptional customer service and collab...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $200K *

Transform our cloud infrastructure and security posture through automation, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate closely with the platform lead to enhance integrations and internal tooling...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Optimize our cloud infrastructure and security posture as you lead automation efforts, ensuring scalability and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to enhance integrations and internal tools, driving i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Develop and implement innovative applications leveraging .NET and Microsoft Power Platform, while ensuring seamless integration, performance, and support for legacy systems. Collaborate to optimize da...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$154K - $196K *

Unlock potential by delivering secure cloud hosting solutions, providing technical expertise across network fabrics, and integrating emerging cybersecurity technologies to support diverse customer mis...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $196K *

Lead the charge in delivering secure cloud hosting environments, providing technical expertise across network fabrics to support diverse customer missions and ensure enterprise-wide scalability for en...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $210K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions by leading multi-team initiatives, driving AI integration, and shaping architectural strategies that align with business goals while mentoring engineers and e...

Today

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

$140K - $235K *

Unlock potential by architecting and deploying a cutting-edge AI platform to optimize real-time operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance autonomous workflows, ensuring reliabilit...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$140K - $210K *

Lead strategic technical direction as a Principal Engineer, driving system architecture and high-impact initiatives across teams. Champion AI fluency and mentor engineers while aligning technology sol...

Today

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

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.