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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$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $106K *

Empower your career by designing and developing innovative software solutions. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, leveraging advanced Java skills to create impactful applications and integrations t...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation in ICT design by contributing technical expertise to complex projects. Collaborate with senior engineers, manage deliverables, and mentor junior staff while ensuring quality and compl...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Support mission-critical network environments by maintaining secure and high-performing infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network availability and compliance while opt...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $181K *

Innovate cutting-edge software solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, leveraging machine learning and AI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and debug software that enhanc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $181K *

Elevate innovation by designing and developing cutting-edge software solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and reliability...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Lead the design and implementation of large-scale technical solutions, driving innovation and quality while mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate across teams to enhance system performance and relia...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving large-scale web applications in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate across teams to enhance commerce functionalities for millions of users, focusing on performance and in...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the evaluation and packaging of enterprise applications for Navy workstations, ensuring compatibility and security compliance. Collaborate with vendors and security teams to deliver effective ins...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $125K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as an Advanced Embedded Software Engineer, collaborating within a cross-functional team to design, develop, and test specialized software for national security application...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $210K *

Drive innovation by enhancing an AI-native risk platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features and optimize performance in a dynamic tech environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Engage in innovative system integration solutions, designing seamless workflows between Oracle and warehouse systems while ensuring data quality and synchronization. Collaborate and lead processes to...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to provide expert technical support, conduct customer demos, and deliver training. Collaborate with R&D to enhance product development and ensure customer satisfaction through effe...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Deliver innovative solutions by designing and developing complex APIs and microservices. Collaborate across teams to enhance product functionality and optimize performance in a dynamic environment...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $131K *

Empower innovation by designing and developing custom protection and control hardware. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver engineering solutions, manage projects, and ensure quality in manuf...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize automation solutions for large-scale health systems, ensuring quality and timely delivery. Collaborate with engineers to build and support complex workflows, while managing multiple projects...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovation by developing software tools and AI systems to enhance production automation, traceability, and efficiency. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement and maximize op...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to develop innovative software and AI tools that enhance production automation, streamline processes, and improve efficiency across operations, engineering, and quality functions...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $139K *

Transform your career by owning platform components and enhancing AI infrastructure. Collaborate with product teams to ensure reliability and efficiency while developing self-service tools for enginee...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $143K *

Unlock the potential of cutting-edge AI infrastructure by owning platform components, enhancing reliability, and collaborating with product teams to deliver seamless self-service solutions for enginee...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Drive software development by designing, testing, and deploying innovative solutions. Mentor junior developers and enhance systems through expert guidance, ensuring quality and efficiency across the s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Engineer innovative AI applications by leading cross-functional teams, designing solutions, and ensuring production readiness. Drive measurable success through effective integration, testing, and depl...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of innovative software solutions for embedded Linux platforms, driving technical leadership and collaboration across engineering disciplines to enhance industrial operations a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $155K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team as an Endpoint Engineer, where you'll manage and optimize endpoint infrastructure, ensuring stability and security across diverse environments while colla...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $195K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing software solutions through innovative C++ development. Collaborate on feature enhancements and debugging within a dynamic engineering environment, driving imp...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.