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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$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's crafting the future of AI-native tools, driving the performance and interactivity of an end-to-end platform. Collaborate closely with founders to innovate and deliver cutting-edge f...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $138K *

Support and maintain a secure IT environment, ensuring reliable systems and user services. Troubleshoot technical issues, assist users, and uphold compliance with security standards while managing inf...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $139K *

Unlock your potential by designing and implementing scalable software solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to tackle complex challenges and deliver high-quality, production-ready systems using m...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead high-quality solution delivery while driving innovation and customer success. Utilize your technical expertise to tackle complex challenges and enhance relationships wi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Seeking a Project Engineer to drive continuous improvement and optimize manufacturing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity, ensure quality, and support capital pr...

Brantford, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the reliability and performance of mission-critical applications. You'll troubleshoot complex issues, automate processes, and collaborate with global teams to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion application reliability by ensuring the performance and availability of mission-critical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, automate processes, and enhan...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Empower mission-critical applications by ensuring their availability, reliability, and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, automate processes, and enhance moni...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Support mission-critical applications by ensuring their availability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, automate processes, and enhance monitoring, all wh...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Transform the product lifecycle by supporting the design and commercialization of complex natural gas generator systems, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration across teams for critical infra...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$225K - $300K *

Champion innovation within our AppEng team by leading infrastructure projects that enhance developer productivity. Collaborate with stakeholders to design impactful solutions, driving product strategy...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Empower enterprise innovation by leading CI/CD pipeline architecture and automation across Salesforce and AWS. Drive standardized deployment practices and secure integrations while enhancing data ecos...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$104K - $142K *

Explore innovative automation solutions in mobile and web testing. Collaborate with developers to enhance quality assurance processes and streamline CI workflows, ensuring robust and reliable software...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by developing enterprise-scale platform services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create secure, scalable software solutions that drive innovation and efficiency in mode...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Innovate and enhance front-office applications using Java, Python, and AWS. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver robust software solutions, modernizing systems within Agile frameworks to support b...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $105K *

Drive product improvement and support for aerospace fuel components, resolving design issues and enhancing quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely responses to customer inqui...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $250K *

Join a team that's redefining trading technology by building innovative products on the Aptos blockchain. You'll shape technical direction and collaborate closely with engineers, all while thriving in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $250K *

Lead the design and development of innovative trading products on Aptos, utilizing autonomy in a fast-paced environment. Shape technical direction and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhanc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate the launch of xEV INV products by supporting planning, design, and verification processes. Collaborate with PE staff to ensure specifications and documentation meet industry standards for safe...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$98K - $199K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee the configuration and optimization of a financial risk management platform while leading a group of analysts and aligning solutions with business needs to drive oper...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $199K *

Elevate operational efficiency by leading the configuration and optimization of financial risk management solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology with business needs and drive tea...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $199K *

Elevate your career by leading the configuration and optimization of financial risk management solutions. Collaborate with key stakeholders to translate business needs into technical configurations, d...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Innovate as you guide Fortune 500 clients in leveraging AI solutions. Collaborate with sales teams, deliver dynamic presentations, and serve as trusted technical advisor to modernize legacy systems an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$67K - $101K *

Engage in the development of novel automated systems by applying project engineering expertise to enhance manufacturing processes, ensuring quality and efficiency while managing concurrent projects ef...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Transform the future of energy by applying your process engineering expertise to deliver innovative, safe, and cost-effective solutions across diverse projects while collaborating with multidisciplina...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.