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 *

Drive innovation by leading New Product Development and engineering initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product designs meet customer and certification standards while deliv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead New Product Development and engineering initiatives. Drive technical decisions, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and ensure compliance with customer and certification s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Support our Service portfolio by delivering expert technical assistance, ensuring effective deployment and maintenance of products. Collaborate with customers and teams to resolve issues, enhance serv...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $178K *

Transform data operations by designing and managing automated pipelines that empower 30K+ AWS engineers with reliable insights through our generative AI assistant, Eva. Drive efficiency and data quali...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$94K - $165K *

Unlock your potential as a Systems Engineer, driving advanced space-based solutions for national security. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop architectures and integrate complex syste...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $190K *

Elevate customer success by leveraging emulation technology to optimize verification processes. Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve challenges, enhance performance, and deliver reliable resu...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engineer robust web applications as a Full Stack Developer, enhancing user experiences through innovative solutions. Collaborate with teams, mentor juniors, and drive architectural decisions in a fast...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $190K *

Join a team that's dedicated to solving complex RF and Microwave challenges. Collaborate with engineers and scientists to deliver innovative solutions, provide technical support, and enhance customer...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement software solutions for mission-critical defense applications, collaborating in an Agile environment to enhance combat systems and ensure reliability in soft...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Elevate the performance of tactical software engineering by leading high-reliability development initiatives, ensuring seamless integration, and fostering rigorous testing methodologies in a dynamic t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Join us to lead the design and optimization of scalable data pipelines, ensuring high-quality data solutions that drive enterprise analytics and business insights through collaboration and best engine...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Engage in the development of cloud-native applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Utilize your software engineering skills to write maintainable code and contribute to quality re...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$227K - $344K *

Advance core engine systems by solving complex challenges across multiple domains. Leverage your extensive experience to optimize performance, mentor engineers, and drive innovation in game developmen...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $170K *

Elevate public safety through innovative software solutions. Lead design and architecture, mentor engineers, and drive AI-native development practices to enhance reliability and security in critical s...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative connector solutions through design, verification, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring products meet customer and manufacturing requirements w...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing custom automation solutions using Microsoft Power Platform and Power BI, facilitating business process efficiency and direct customer engagement with a f...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $200K *

Lead the charge in building reliable, event-driven systems on AWS. Own the data platform infrastructure, ensuring safety and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance membe...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $175K *

Drive the development of integrated workflows across supply chain, manufacturing, and quality systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency through automation and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of digital learning by developing secure, scalable applications. Collaborate with experts to enhance user experiences and leverage AI tools for efficient engineer...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Explore the future of digital learning by developing secure, scalable applications that enhance user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and implement AI-driven solutions...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by tackling complex challenges in product engineering. Join a dynamic team where your innovative solutions will shape the future of recruiting technology and drive impactful outcom...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop and maintain embedded software for advanced radio products, ensuring high-quality performance and reliability while addressing design and field issues effect...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$108K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative software solutions for complex avionics systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity through advanced microservices architecture a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative software solutions by coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project milestones, and enhancing processes to align with business goals in a dynamic aerospace environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by developing scalable applications using Angular, NestJS, AWS, and Redis. Collaborate with teams to enhance software design, testing, and implementation while driving continuous...

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.