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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$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with us by collaborating in a dynamic team environment to successfully deliver projects on time and budget, while enhancing safety, quality, and efficiency across all project phases...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Engage as a Project Engineer in Electrical to ensure construction adheres to design standards. Collaborate with teams to solve field issues, lead technical evaluations, and manage project deliverables...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$93K - $142K *

Transform data engineering by building robust pipelines and AI-ready services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data reliability and mentor engineers, ensuring high-quality productio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Innovate engineering designs and construction management for heavy industrial projects. Collaborate with project teams to ensure compliance with codes and deliver solutions that enhance system reliabi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by identifying systemic issues and enhancing delivery performance through cross-functional collaboration and structured problem-solving. Your expertise will lead to measur...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $200K *

Pioneer innovative engineering solutions, ensuring high-quality product development and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to deliver advanced designs and improvements...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $180K *

Elevate your career by providing technical support for cutting-edge AI hardware and software solutions. Collaborate with engineering teams and customers to troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance product...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $195K *

Join a team that's transforming software engineering with innovative solutions. Collaborate closely with skilled engineers to develop complex software capabilities using cutting-edge technologies in a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower innovation by architecting and developing AI-enabled solutions. Join a dynamic team to shape new technology capabilities, balancing hands-on coding with strategic architectural decisions for s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Innovate the future of AI-enabled solutions by architecting and building a new technology capability. Join a senior team to shape software engineering practices while remaining hands-on in development...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower project success by collaborating with Sales Engineers to design pump systems for industrial and municipal applications, ensuring technical and commercial alignment throughout the project lifec...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative software solutions, engaging in collaborative projects that drive the digital payment landscape, and leveraging modern technologies. Grow professionally while...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K *

Engineer innovative software solutions, collaborating on impactful projects in a dynamic team. Contribute from day one while enhancing your skills and knowledge in an Agile environment, addressing div...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform powertrain technology by supporting the calibration and validation of hybrid and conventional engine systems, ensuring high-performance results through testing and analysis while collaborati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of robust enterprise applications, focused on Java and Spring Framework, while driving agile methodologies and fostering innovative solutions in a collabora...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $223K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and optimize OS frameworks for connectivity on devices, ensuring reliable and power-efficient experiences across diverse networks and configurations...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$165K - $223K *

Collaborate across teams to design, develop, and optimize a robust telephony framework on Android devices, ensuring seamless connectivity and advanced features like Wi-Fi calling and 5G integration...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's transforming government data into seamless operations. As a platform engineer, you will design the data pipelines and AI workflows that empower local governments to serve their comm...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive developer success by bridging engineering and user support. Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot, enhance product features, and ensure optimal use of our innovative infrastructure solutio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Create a cutting-edge, AI-native product interface, integrating real-time features and crafting user-friendly UI components while collaborating closely with the founder to rapidly deliver impactful so...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $175K *

Drive the technical architecture for AI-powered adaptive learning, ensuring seamless integration of content, data, and services. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhanc...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$155K - $175K *

Drive innovation by leading the design and development of AI-powered adaptive learning solutions, ensuring seamless integration of content, data, and technology to enhance K-12 education experiences...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of automated testing by developing robust frameworks for enterprise retail systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality assurance practices and ensure seamless in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$97K - $138K *

Join us to support and maintain a secure IT environment, ensuring reliable systems and user services. You'll troubleshoot issues, assist users, and uphold compliance while managing infrastructure and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Support customer engagement by leveraging technical expertise and commercial insight to develop accurate proposals, manage inquiries, and foster strong relationships throughout the sales process, ensu...

2 days 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.