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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$99K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving technical sales support for electrical solutions in commercial and industrial markets. Collaborate with consultants and engineers to enhance product acceptance and provide...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Innovate your career by building AI solutions that enhance workflows and drive efficiency. Collaborate with engineering and business teams to deploy impactful tools, while enjoying autonomy and direct...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Innovate AI agent design and operations, ensuring secure integration and lifecycle management while implementing cost-monitoring and evaluation capabilities for production environments...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join us to develop and enhance innovative software solutions that support critical missions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure application reliability and security while leveraging mod...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing and optimizing Linux systems for DevOps and operational support. Collaborate with a diverse team to ensure system health, compliance, and automation, while enhancing backen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Systems Engineer, supporting critical DevOps and operational systems. Collaborate with a diverse team to maintain Linux environments, automate tasks, and ensure compliance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of workforce management in the US. As a Solutions Consultant, you'll partner with sales to create tailored solutions for the Hospitality and Retail sectors, drivi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $250K *

Optimize and deploy lightweight machine learning models for edge AI applications, focusing on audio processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance model efficiency and provide technica...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$76K - $150K *

Discover extensive career growth opportunities while designing and building cutting-edge conversational AI applications. Collaborate with engineering teams to develop innovative solutions and troubles...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $150K *

Unlock potential by designing and building advanced conversational AI applications. Leverage your software development expertise to create innovative solutions and integrate with enterprise systems in...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $150K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge conversational AI applications, leveraging Python and modern engineering practices. Collaborate with teams to integrate solutions and troubleshoot issues, driv...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the development and launch of a new gas strut product line, optimizing manufacturing processes and collaborating across teams to ensure quality and efficiency in production. Drive technical exper...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion IT operations by leading administration, automation, and support for all endpoint and SaaS systems, ensuring seamless productivity and security in a rapidly growing tech environment...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $165K *

Lead the design and optimization of complex systems in the semiconductor industry, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions and ensure high-quality standards are met t...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $165K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing complex systems in the semiconductor industry. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions, ensuring high-quality standards and...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Explore opportunities as a Technical Analyst Programmer, focusing on ERP LN solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance system efficiencies, optimize processes, and ensure effective integration while...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $210K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Senior Software Engineer, driving AI integration and hands-on coding. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful products while mentoring peers and owning outcome...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Innovate and build full-stack features using C#, ASP.NET Core, and Angular. Collaborate with senior engineers to tackle production work, enhance your skills, and pave your path to technical leadership...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping complex technical solutions by developing operational requirements, translating needs into actionable plans, and coordinating across teams to ensure alignment with mission o...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Build and deliver innovative hardware solutions in semiconductor technology, ensuring quality and reliability through collaboration with suppliers and rigorous testing. Drive issue resolution and supp...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Architect scalable, high-performance applications using Java and Spring Boot. Lead technical discussions, mentor engineers, and optimize system performance while ensuring best practices in an Agile en...

3 days ago

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

$131K - $147K *

Elevate your career by designing, building, and maintaining innovative software systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver solutions and enhance E-commerce experiences while ensuring quality a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Unlock opportunities in software engineering, collaborating on complex projects while leveraging advanced Linux tools and scripting skills. Drive innovation and maintain high-performance systems to en...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Explore your potential in a dynamic client-facing role, driving successful AI implementations across banking systems. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure seamless deployments, enhance product...

Boston, MARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform client experiences by leading the implementation of cutting-edge conversational AI solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless deployments, drive customer success, and mentor new en...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.