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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$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...

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  •   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

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  •   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

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  •   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

$80K - $95K *

Empower production excellence by developing and optimizing automated test systems for high-speed optical transceivers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing reliability and effici...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $169K *

Unlock potential by leading application development and mentoring teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Drive strategic projects, optimize technical excellence, and ensure system resilience while c...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Help us build innovative features for a unique kid-friendly phone, enhancing user experience through app development, call routing, and contact management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to d...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive strategic partner integrations by collaborating with technical teams to build robust AI solutions. Lead projects from discovery to production, enhancing Baseten's platform capabilities and ensur...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to build the technical foundation for strategic partnerships, integrating AI capabilities and infrastructure. Collaborate with leading engineers to transform innovative ideas into prod...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by building the technical foundation for strategic partnerships in AI. Collaborate with leading engineers to integrate innovative solutions and drive product development, enhancing...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Advance the future of AI by leading partner integrations, building scalable systems, and collaborating with top engineering teams to transform strategic partnerships into impactful products for develo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate the future of AI by building strategic partner integrations that enhance our platform. Collaborate with leading tech teams to transform partnerships into impactful products, ensuring seamless...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $132K *

Elevate operational efficiency by providing expert engineering and administration support for storage and backup solutions across diverse environments, ensuring compliance and innovation in system man...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $132K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing storage and backup solutions for a DoD customer. This role involves engineering, administration, and innovation across on-premises and cloud environments, ens...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $126K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of technology by managing enterprise storage and backup solutions. Bring your expertise to support critical operations, ensure compliance, and drive innovation as...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that engineers innovative enterprise storage and backup solutions, providing crucial support for planning, implementing, and maintaining systems while ensuring compliance and operational e...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Support enterprise applications by managing Microsoft 365, automating processes, and enhancing integrations. Collaborate with IT teams to ensure system performance and provide training, while driving...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$74K - $96K *

Unlock innovative AI solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational workflows and drive impactful change within a national data center business unit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Analyze test systems and drive process improvements to ensure product quality and performance compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout all product development phases from concept...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and development of cutting-edge applications, enhancing operational efficiency through automation and innovative cloud solutions while collaborating closely with technical teams and s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $144K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing environmental initiatives through project management and technical expertise. Support compliance and infrastructure projects at waste management facilities wh...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$101K - $167K *

Transform the future of mapping and analytics by developing scalable, reliable software solutions. Collaborate with a global team to enhance ArcGIS Enterprise, leveraging cutting-edge technology to de...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive solutions for complex product challenges by applying your engineering expertise and quality assurance mindset. Collaborate across teams to design, test, and implement reliable software features...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Elevate IT infrastructure solutions through innovative design and implementation. Collaborate with diverse clients to ensure exceptional technical support and alignment with business goals across mult...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative solutions by developing and implementing advanced technologies in process simulation and data integration. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and compliance while enhancing oper...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.