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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$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to provide engineering support and technical expertise for gas compression equipment, collaborating with Sales and Manufacturing teams to enhance customer satisfaction and drive projec...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$102K - $157K *

Transform software applications by leading development projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. Collaborate with teams to mitigate risks and drive innovation in high-performance compu...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $157K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing software applications that meet user needs. Lead projects, mentor junior developers, and ensure timely delivery while managing risks and maintaining qualit...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $122K *

Tackle the challenges of space weather science by developing innovative software solutions. Collaborate with experts to transform research into operational applications, enhancing methodologies and to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of IT support by managing endpoint devices, developing methodologies, and mentoring staff. Oversee application delivery and coordinate urgent issues while enhancing customer service a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovating logistics solutions. As an Applications Engineer, you'll analyze customer needs, develop tailored solutions, and collaborate across departments to ensure suc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by developing embedded software for high-speed optical transport systems, enhancing data center interconnectivity. Collaborate on projects from design to verification, tackling comple...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in construction by supporting project execution, ensuring compliance, and enhancing collaboration across disciplines. Your expertise will help shape the future of...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $150K *

Lead technical project management for nuclear engineering scopes, overseeing design, procurement, and execution phases. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and deliver...

Cambridge, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$141K - $264K *

Drive developer efficiency by enhancing workflows and tools to empower engineering teams. Lead large-scale initiatives, focusing on developer experience, CI/CD standards, and leveraging AI in software...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Lead innovative testing and evaluation initiatives for complex systems, ensuring quality and performance standards are met. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies and mentor personnel while mana...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join us to drive application development and system integration for SLT, Burn-In, HPC, and AI semiconductor test platforms, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction through hands-on tech...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $126K *

Join a team that's redefining Salesforce architecture by integrating platforms, data, and security. Leverage your expertise to guide cross-functional teams, ensuring scalable and sustainable solutions...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$77K - $176K *

Unlock your potential as you design and maintain hybrid cloud infrastructures, ensuring seamless integration of AWS and on-premises systems for military simulations. Collaborate with cross-functional...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$179K - $246K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing innovative software solutions for semiconductor equipment. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot complex issues and lead projects that drive technological...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $133K *

Lead the modernization of the ArcGIS Enterprise patch process, collaborating with global teams to enhance efficiency. Utilize your expertise to manage patch requests, conduct testing, and document pro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Innovate within a collaborative team to design and develop full-stack applications, leveraging cloud technologies and AI/ML capabilities to enhance mission-critical software solutions for disability c...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $115K *

Join us to drive the development of panel and controls applications, translating customer needs into actionable designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate configurations and d...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering precise panel configurations and documentation. Collaborate with engineers and support teams to ensure successful project execution from design to field star...

Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$195K - $215K *

Drive software tool design and implementation for reuse and domain analysis, enhancing efficiency through advanced automation and monitoring techniques in a dynamic support environment...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $215K *

Transform your career by designing innovative software tools and managing development processes. Lead initiatives for automation and continuous monitoring while leveraging technical expertise across m...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $110K *

Empower your career by developing and documenting innovative software solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance control systems while expanding your professional skills in a supportive env...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $220K *

Build impactful front-end features that leverage structured insurance data. Collaborate closely with product leads and data analysts to drive feature development and ensure alignment with evolving pro...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Collaborate with engineering teams to define project scopes and objectives, ensuring adherence to design requirements and schedules while managing costs effectively and leading cross-functional projec...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Innovate and develop cutting-edge applications and APIs to enhance cyber security tools and optimize document management solutions within cloud and eGRC platforms, ensuring seamless integration and co...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.