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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$202K - $224K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of code infrastructure, ensuring stability and efficiency for thousands of engineers. Drive impactful projects from design to deployment while enhancing developer...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Elevate developer productivity by owning and enhancing code hosting and review platforms. Drive projects from inception to deployment, ensuring system stability and a seamless experience for thousands...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Champion innovation by owning and evolving code hosting and review platforms, ensuring stability and efficiency for thousands of engineers. Drive projects from conception to deployment while enhancing...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Build and enhance robust code hosting and review platforms, ensuring stability and efficiency for thousands of engineers. Drive projects from conception to deployment while improving developer experie...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by developing key software for High Performance Computing systems. Join a team that enhances infrastructure within a dynamic Linux environment through innovative automation and deploy...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by developing and maintaining system management software for HPC in a dynamic Linux environment, leveraging automation and cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative team...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $260K *

Drive innovation as a Principal Software Engineer, leading the development of cutting-edge software for experimental design and AI research in neuroscience. Collaborate closely with scientists to enha...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $175K *

Elevate your career by managing and optimizing Azure Government cloud infrastructure. Leverage your expertise in compliance, automation, and containerization to support critical missions in the space...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $175K *

Advance cloud infrastructure by designing, implementing, and managing Azure Government services. Ensure security, compliance, and performance optimization while supporting mission-critical operations...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to support customers by delivering technical solutions and training in high voltage applications. Leverage 10+ years of power expertise to enhance customer satisfaction and ensure opti...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Empower enterprise architecture governance by ensuring data integrity, managing technology lifecycles, and providing analytics for informed decision-making. Collaborate across teams to enhance operati...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by designing and deploying AI-driven applications. Join a dynamic team focused on innovative telephony integrations and seamless operational efficiency, while maintaining critical...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of public safety through innovative AI-driven software solutions. As a leader, you'll architect scalable systems, mentor engineers, and ensure reliability and sec...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$56K - $114K *

Transform your career by developing and supporting innovative software solutions in an Agile/Scrum environment, focusing on Enterprise Content Management and workflow automation to deliver secure, sca...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $152K *

Develop and support data solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams, enhancing data pipelines, and engaging with clients to deliver tailored applications and insights, ensuring efficient d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$82K - $152K *

Transform data solutions by designing and implementing efficient data pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering tailored solutions to enhance client applications and interna...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative application development by collaborating with teams to enhance user experiences and streamline production processes. Leverage your expertise in both frontend and backend technologi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to manage and support IBM Systems Z hardware and software, ensuring high availability and performance in a 24/7 mainframe environment while collaborating on production processes an...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $118K *

Unlock potential by integrating and validating power monitoring solutions for Remote Power Panels. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure seamless communication and interoperability within comme...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $300K *

Shape the future of research infrastructure by implementing, maintaining, and enhancing diverse IT systems that support complex projects, ensuring operational excellence and optimal performance in col...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $145K *

Unlock potential by safeguarding and enhancing software processes for critical military applications, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards in a dynamic, fast-paced environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $145K *

Oversee and enhance software processes for critical military applications, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. Collaborate with teams to safeguard advanced software for the UH-1...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$164K - $241K *

Elevate your career by providing technical leadership and support for electrical products, driving acceptance in the marketplace while collaborating with engineers and customers to enhance Eaton's com...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$164K - $241K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in electrical solutions, providing technical leadership and support to clients while enhancing product acceptance in the marketplace through strategic design and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$164K - $241K *

Optimize technical leadership in electrical product design and validation, mentoring sales engineers and customers. Drive market acceptance and competitive positioning of Eaton's solutions across util...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.