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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$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

$85K - $100K *

Champion innovation by supporting the testing and validation of high-performance analog and mixed-signal ICs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and gain hands-on e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovating product design and development. You'll enhance performance and efficiency while collaborating on technical solutions and supporting project documentation to...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by supporting product development and design improvements, enhancing performance and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions and ensure technical feasibilit...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines and warehouses, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for business intelligence and analytic...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$70K - $109K *

Champion innovative GIS solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance field data collection workflows, ensuring high-quality software releases that meet user needs across diverse e...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $175K *

Drive innovation by leveraging data analytics and machine learning to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to extract insights and develop predictive model...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $155K *

Accelerate your career by developing and modernizing applications using AI coding agents. Collaborate with teams to enhance software quality and maintainability while driving innovation in complex env...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $189K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of enterprise operations by leading the implementation and support of Oracle Fusion Cloud applications. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing IT Service Desk operations, ensuring high-quality support and team performance. Oversee incident management, coach staff, and enhance service delivery while fostering a c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in application development and sustainment, leveraging your expertise in low-code platforms and lifecycle management to deliver innovative solutions and enhance operational efficiency...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Develop innovative application tooling for new products, collaborating with teams to enhance processes and drive efficiency in high-volume production environments. Engage with suppliers and internal t...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the automation of infrastructure delivery by developing Java services and Terraform modules. Collaborate with a team to enhance cloud automation, troubleshoot issues, and ensure seamless API inte...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Transform technology solutions by enhancing and supporting systems like Infor Syteline, SQL Server, and Salesforce. Collaborate across departments to streamline processes, improve security, and drive...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing and optimizing applications using Google Cloud technologies. Collaborate with teams to enhance software solutions, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in meeting user...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $191K *

Lead the charge in systems engineering for advanced space-based capabilities, integrating complex technical information to support national security missions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative extraction methods for embedded systems, analyzing firmware and data protection mechanisms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop forensic tools that enhance vehicle s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$175K - $250K *

Drive developer engagement by creating technical content, demos, and resources. Collaborate with researchers, define DevRel strategy, and enhance the developer experience while leading a growing team...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $150K *

Champion the design, security, and maintenance of IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance across all business units. Collaborate with teams to enhance capabilities and support seamless operati...

3 weeks ago

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

$175K - $350K *

Join us to develop Go services for an enterprise orchestration platform, enhancing deployments across AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure. Collaborate with SREs to ensure reliability and streamline operation...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a senior software engineer, driving innovative solutions and mentoring peers while ensuring product quality and stability. Collaborate across teams to enhance software develop...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $300K *

Pioneer innovative infrastructure solutions for complex research systems, enhancing hosting, virtualization, and cloud environments. Collaborate in a dynamic team atmosphere while independently resolv...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by shaping innovative technology solutions in a hybrid environment. Lead the application design and architecture across multi-platform systems while mentoring teams and driving ali...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $224K *

Explore a pivotal role in application development, leading teams to deliver innovative solutions while mentoring peers and driving technical excellence across complex projects. Collaborate with stakeh...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.