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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$164K - $241K *

Engage with utility customers to promote and support Eaton's electrical products. Lead technical design, provide training, and ensure product acceptance while mentoring sales engineers and interfacing...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Empower agile teams by developing robust Java applications and web services. Leverage your expertise in SQL and automated testing to enhance existing systems and drive project migrations using Maven...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$145K - $175K *

Drive innovation as a Principal Engineer, leading AI-driven software solutions. Combine deep technical expertise with hands-on development to simplify complex systems and elevate engineering standards...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Advance your career as a Principal Engineer, leading AI-driven software solutions. Combine deep technical expertise with hands-on development to simplify complex systems and elevate engineering standa...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of customer deployments by designing, deploying, and optimizing production systems in complex environments while ensuring reliability, performance, and seamless interactions with engi...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop and implement innovative AI solutions using Generative AI and LLMs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable applications that enhance business processes and drive efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $137K *

Drive the evolution of a critical Vehicle Integration System, leveraging cloud software and embedded systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance vehicle capabilities, ensuring seamless...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing automation systems within the Optical Module Department. Collaborate with vendors and teams to ensure reliable operation, high uptime, and effective training for maintena...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$81K - $102K *

Join a dynamic team to develop innovative software solutions for the senior care market. Collaborate in an Agile environment, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to enhance care quality for millions o...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading technical evaluations and supporting customer designs in analog, RF, and mixed-signal domains. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues, enhance methodologies, and ensure t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by collaborating on innovative software solutions and model-based engineering processes. Join a dynamic team focused on critical defense initiatives that leverage AI to enhance system...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software engineering and model-based systems capabilities, focusing on Java development and AI-assisted workflows in a dynamic environment supporting...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining mobile development by creating intuitive, reliable experiences for engineers. You'll own features from concept to launch, ensuring usability and performance while collabo...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $98K *

Join a team that's building secure and scalable digital solutions. You'll design and develop backend services and APIs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance core lending processes and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $150K *

Shape the future of medical logistics data architecture by designing and implementing robust database solutions. Lead the transition to modern technologies while ensuring data integrity and governance...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $150K *

Empower your career by developing high-performance desktop applications and solving technical challenges. Join us to collaborate with a skilled team, enhance code quality, and impact innovative produc...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Support and enhance enterprise applications for federal agencies, ensuring operational stability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and implement improveme...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing enterprise applications for federal agencies. Leverage your expertise in Java, Oracle, and AWS to enhance operational stability and support mission-critical...

Sterling, VARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in executing midstream oil & gas projects, ensuring engineering deliverables meet quality and regulatory standards while collaborating across disciplines and supporting project manager...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing software solutions that enhance manufacturing operations, ensuring system performance and reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams for c...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $250K *

Optimize our cloud infrastructure and enhance performance, reliability, and security as part of the Platform team, driving initiatives from design to production while mentoring junior engineers and im...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $218K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in high-scale distributed systems, driving the design and execution of global telemetry infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure technical excellence and optimize...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of technical solutions by delivering tailored applications that bridge customer needs and product capabilities, while providing comprehensive support throughout the sales process and...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing enterprise architecture strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals while fostering innovation and governance across technology platforms, data integra...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing enterprise architecture strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals while fostering innovation and governance across technology platforms, data integra...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.