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 *

Lead the charge in global deployments, ensuring seamless hardware and data operations. Collaborate with local teams to troubleshoot, train, and enhance processes, while traveling extensively to launch...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative software solutions by developing, sustaining, and troubleshooting applications. Collaborate on integration with COTS and FOSS products while leveraging modern technologies to enhan...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform automated systems engineering by integrating material handling and packaging solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient project execution from concept to delivery...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive the evolution of developer tools by creating seamless, user-friendly applications that boost productivity and deliver immediate results, collaborating closely with users to refine and enhance th...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing developer productivity by creating seamless, user-friendly applications that integrate with existing tools and workflows, enabling developers to ship faster and more...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $120K *

Unlock potential by serving as a technical partner to sales, providing expertise in automation solutions. Manage application opportunities, engage with customers, and recommend improvements to align t...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of infrastructure engineering, ensuring high availability and reliability for enterprise AI workflows. Drive innovation, automate processes, and collaborate cross...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of building resilient infrastructure systems that ensure 24/7 reliability and performance. Collaborate across teams to automate processes, enhance operational efficiency, and drive inno...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the development of resilient infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance for enterprise AI workflows. Drive innovation by automating processes and enhanc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K - $150K *

Transform cloud-based applications by coding, debugging, and supporting innovative solutions. Collaborate and take ownership of components while performing comprehensive testing and code reviews to en...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $150K *

Optimize your impact by developing APIs and applications to enhance precision-guided munition resources. Collaborate with analysts and developers in a dynamic team setting, leveraging data to drive op...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in transforming customer visions into manufacturable products, serving as a vital technical liaison across teams while driving operational excellence and innovative engineering solutio...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$64K - $147K *

Join a dynamic team to design, develop, and support innovative applications and systems. Leverage your coding expertise in various languages to enhance software solutions while ensuring adherence to i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $147K *

Join a dynamic team responsible for designing, developing, and managing applications. Leverage your coding expertise in Java, .NET, and JavaScript while ensuring application quality and production sup...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation by building scalable AI/ML models and pipelines, optimizing performance across distributed environments, and ensuring ethical compliance while mentoring teams and standardizing engine...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative cloud solutions by leveraging Azure, C#/.NET, and DevOps practices. Collaborate with teams to build secure, scalable applications while ensuring high availability and compliance in...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize software solutions by designing, developing, and debugging diverse applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality and adherence to R&D standards while managing project timeline...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive the development and coordination of electrical engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with project requirements and industry standards while collaborating across disciplines to resolve de...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Engineer innovative electrical solutions by developing and reviewing project deliverables, ensuring compliance with standards, and coordinating across disciplines to support design, procurement, and c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $180K *

Transform data engineering by designing and building scalable reporting pipelines. Collaborate across teams to enhance data accessibility and performance, ensuring reliable data ingestion and processi...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $180K *

Elevate your career by designing and building scalable data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting pipelines and optimize data processes, ensuring reliability and perf...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative full-stack web applications using React and Node.js. Collaborate in an agile environment to tackle complex challenges and deliver high-performance...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $100K *

Transform biopharmaceutical processes by leading project engineering initiatives, ensuring successful design, implementation, and validation of custom equipment while fostering collaboration with stak...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in engineering innovative bioprocess solutions, managing projects from concept to validation. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance product quality and ensure customer satisfaction...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $117K *

Pioneer innovative cable products by collaborating with teams globally, solving customer challenges through advanced materials and processes. Drive product development from concept to execution, ensur...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.