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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$88K - $105K *

Champion vehicle integration launch by collaborating across teams to resolve complex issues, ensuring quality and timely product delivery. Leverage engineering expertise to track vehicle attributes an...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $133K *

Join a dynamic team as you support customers by ensuring high-speed chip performance, developing automation scripts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $206K *

Reimagine cloud operations by leveraging software engineering to enhance incident management, improve system resiliency, and drive swift resolutions. Collaborate across teams to build tools and proces...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $182K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge conversational AI applications. Utilize your extensive software engineering expertise to design, build, and integrate innovative solutions that enhance custo...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $182K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge conversational AI applications, leveraging your extensive software engineering expertise to design, build, and integrate innovative solutions that enhance cust...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $182K *

Unlock potential by designing and building advanced conversational AI applications. Leverage your expertise in Python and modern software practices to create innovative solutions that integrate seamle...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $182K *

Transform your career by designing and building cutting-edge AI applications. Leverage your expertise in Python and modern engineering practices to create innovative solutions that integrate seamlessl...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Launch your career by building impactful tools for model evaluation. Collaborate with labs and enterprises to enhance decision-making through innovative software solutions, tackling challenges in scal...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform manufacturing efficiency by leading time-and-motion studies, optimizing processes, and ensuring project compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality engineerin...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Develop and maintain web applications, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise in C#/.NET, SQL, and modern technologies to enhance business application...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Champion the development of innovative applications by leveraging Java Spring Boot and React JS. Collaborate with diverse teams to create user-friendly solutions, ensuring seamless deployment and robu...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $232K *

Serve as a technical leader in customer engagement, driving innovative solutions across diverse technical domains with a focus on complex problem-solving and collaboration in engineering design and te...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $232K *

Champion innovative solutions by leading technical engagements across diverse customer needs, utilizing engineering expertise to define, develop, and deploy integrated measurement and automation solut...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Advance automotive technology by designing and developing validation documentation, software, and test models for electric and hybrid vehicle drive systems. Collaborate with a team to ensure high-qual...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing cutting-edge validation documentation and software for advanced powertrain systems. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation in electric and hybrid veh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing cutting-edge software and HIL models for innovative electric and hybrid vehicle systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to validate advanced powertrain...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Innovate as a Founding Software Engineer, developing AI-native web systems that shape user experiences. Contribute to the architecture and culture of an early-stage startup redefining digital engageme...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$64K - $147K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing secure computing platforms and networks. You'll install, maintain, and optimize infrastructure while ensuring reliability and performance, all while supportin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in designing and maintaining advanced AI platforms that enhance machine learning applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable solutions, ensuring high perf...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join our team to develop and maintain high-quality applications using C, C++, and Python. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions and resolve issues, ensuring minimal disruption...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a System Engineer, specializing in Linux systems and automation. You'll lead the design and maintenance of provisioning workflows, configuration management, and Linux networking...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Design and implement software solutions by collaborating with teams. Leverage multiple programming languages and frameworks to create reliable applications, ensuring optimal performance through thorou...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative software solutions that enhance user experience while ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. Collaborate with multiple teams to deliver impactful, well-documented appl...

Leesburg, VARemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming a legacy platform by developing modern solutions in Next.js and .NET, where your coding will directly impact millions. Leverage your engineering skills in a hands-on, c...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Develop impactful software solutions while partnering with a dynamic team. Contribute directly to feature work within a flexible, growing engineering environment and influence the migration to a moder...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.