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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$106K - $146K *

Grow technical and commercial support for high voltage surge arresters, liaising between engineering, manufacturing, and sales. Analyze market trends, prepare technical documents, and provide training...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $135K *

Shape your career by providing engineering solutions for underground mining equipment, collaborating with teams to enhance product functionality, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Your...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$91K - $118K *

Accelerate your career by driving technical solutions and proposals for engineered equipment. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to ensure customer satisfaction and secure new business oppor...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Elevate customer experiences by serving as a technical liaison, driving revenue growth through innovative solutions and expert support in the Precision Medicine sector. Collaborate with sales teams to...

New York, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$152K - $180K *

Lead the charge in ensuring application stability and rapid incident response through combined systems administration and operational support. Engage in a dynamic 24/7 environment to maintain service...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $180K *

Unlock comprehensive operational support by bridging systems administration and incident resolution in a dynamic, 24/7 environment, ensuring application reliability and effective data management throu...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $176K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in application support, ensuring system reliability and performance through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting in a dynamic, 24/7 operational environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $176K *

Join a team that's transforming security evaluation processes through automation and continuous monitoring. Leverage your skills in systems administration and cloud operations to enhance application p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving technical excellence and customer integration through expert application support, project collaboration, and innovative solutions in a dynamic engineering environment...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $188K *

Support key customers by providing technical expertise and application content to enhance product awareness and drive demand for power and general-purpose solutions in a collaborative team environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative automation solutions by collaborating with clients to define requirements, design integrated systems, and manage project proposals. Join a dynamic team dedicated to solving complex...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Unlock your potential as you support software integration and troubleshooting for advanced security systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless operations and lead user training for optimal sys...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Engage as a key technical liaison, driving customer solutions and managing projects across the product lifecycle in aerospace, defense, and industrial applications...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $180K *

Engage in business generation for low voltage power distribution solutions, collaborating with sales and customers to prepare bids, negotiate contracts, and explore new opportunities while ensuring co...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by providing technical and commercial support for pump applications. Collaborate with sales teams, prepare proposals, and ensure seamless order management while engaging with cus...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Design innovative heat exchangers and cooling systems, ensuring customer needs are met efficiently. Collaborate across departments to deliver prototypes and improvements, while providing technical sup...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's pivotal in driving customer quotations from request to delivery. Collaborate across departments to ensure accurate, timely proposals that meet technical and business objectives whil...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Transform technical support by delivering expert solutions for server and workstation issues. Collaborate with sales and service teams to enhance customer satisfaction and drive product excellence thr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $95K *

Elevate customer experience by serving as a key liaison in product configuration, supporting inquiries, and driving satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving in a dynamic team e...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as an Application Engineer, where you'll provide software solutions and support for enterprise customers, enhancing product offerings and driving optimized s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by delivering expert technical support for computer servers and workstations. Collaborate with sales and service teams to resolve complex product issues, ensuring exceptional customer...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Partner with us to deliver expert technical support for computer servers and workstations, collaborating with sales and service teams to resolve complex product issues and enhance customer satisfactio...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock innovative solutions as a technical bridge between customers and engineering. Leverage your expertise in aerospace composites and high-temperature materials to drive successful applications and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to identify customer needs, develop tailored motion-control solutions, and drive opportunities from discovery to successful implementation, ensuring techni...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $202K *

Drive the future of semiconductor inspection by leveraging your expertise in optical systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering innovative solutions to meet customer needs and...

1 week 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.