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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$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

$150K - $175K *

Unlock potential by developing robust network-oriented software using Rust. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance cybersecurity solutions while leveraging your expertise in networking and softwar...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by managing and securing Linux-based enterprise systems. This role involves system administration, automation, and operational support for mission-critical environments, ensuring o...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $115K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team as you support the development of next-gen ICBM systems. Engage in the full software lifecycle, collaborating with experts to deliver innovative solutio...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to manage utility-scale solar and infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and tracking project progress. You...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Transform the infrastructure landscape by building reliable, observable systems that enhance deployment safety and developer experience, ensuring robust support for growing customer workloads...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $122K *

Advance customer satisfaction by providing expert technical support for Blending applications. Collaborate globally to resolve issues, enhance product performance, and contribute to continuous improve...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $122K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional technical support for Advanced Applications, enhancing customer satisfaction and product performance while collaborating with a global team to solve complex c...

Markham, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$190K - $260K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement embedded firmware for cutting-edge battery storage technology. Leverage your expertise in C++ and real-time systems to enhance automation and reliability in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$91K - $122K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional customer support for Advanced Applications, focusing on Blending. Collaborate globally to enhance product performance and drive continuous improvement in engi...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on designing innovative energy accessories and advanced manufacturing technologies, ensuring product excellence and customer satisfaction through...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in solving complex engineering challenges across teams, mentoring senior engineers and influencing technical decisions. Utilize your expertise to design resilient solutions and validat...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to enhance the U.S. Navy's Aegis Weapons System through agile software development, focusing on maintenance and upgrades in a collaborative environment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Transform customer specifications into precise engineering solutions by serving as a technical liaison between sales and design engineering. Ensure project accuracy and compliance while delivering val...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $163K *

Transform complex engineering challenges into high-performance solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, optimize, and maintain resilient systems that enhance core product capabili...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative software solutions in aerospace by designing, developing, and enhancing advanced test software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality performance and safet...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Elevate aerospace technology by designing and developing advanced test software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality integration and performance, driving innovatio...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Elevate software engineering excellence by leading the design, development, and integration of advanced avionics systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive innovat...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to transform concepts into functional system components, ensuring integration and performance meet requirements while collaborating across disciplines to shape future p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock innovative user experiences by designing intuitive interfaces for enterprise applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze needs, implement designs, and ensure quality throughout the s...

4 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to develop innovative software solutions for energy management and trading systems, leveraging your expertise in quantitative analysis and collaborative prob...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of knowledge retrieval by owning a cutting-edge query engine that efficiently searches vast datasets, ensuring precision and speed in delivering answers to complex questions acros...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to design secure, scalable back-end services using modern technologies, mentor junior engineers, and drive impactful projects in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate across functi...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Join a team that designs and builds scalable, secure backend services using modern technologies, mentors engineers, and enhances platform capabilities through innovation and collaboration across funct...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise applications by leading architecture, integration, and governance initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance business processes and ensure reliable operation of platfor...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.