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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$95K - $115K *

Join our dynamic DevOps team to design and develop innovative application software solutions. Leverage your technical expertise to enhance existing applications and ensure quality through rigorous tes...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform customer requirements into actionable engineering solutions while collaborating with sales and operations teams. Drive product improvement and ensure compliance with specifications for succe...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Transform customer experiences by providing expert technical support and tailored electromagnetic solutions, while driving product enhancements and delivering impactful training sessions in a collabor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by bridging customer needs with engineering insights. Engage in hands-on lab work, technical documentation, and collaborative problem-solving to enhance product integration and suppor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on designing and releasing exterior vehicle components. Collaborate across teams to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance while driving innovation in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative engineering solutions in refrigeration and gas processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality proposals and maintain strong client r...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $140K *

Drive system reliability and user satisfaction by supporting complex applications, diagnosing issues, and collaborating across teams to enhance processes and improve technical systems in a dynamic inv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing photolithography processes. As an Application Engineer, you'll transform customer needs into effective solutions, driving tool performance and application rea...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$157K - $235K *

Collaborate to design and build secure, scalable applications that enhance Finance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing processes. Own solutions from architecture to production support, ensuring data inte...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $105K *

Accelerate the development of turbocharger technologies by managing projects, engaging with OEM customers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet engineering goals and deliver innovativ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical lead, driving architecture and integration for web applications. You'll enhance system performance, support migrations, and ensure security while collaborating on in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $292K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in semiconductor design, leveraging deep technical expertise to enhance EDA solutions and customer success. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize design meth...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $92K *

Transform customer concepts into reality by providing expert technical guidance and support throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring optimal outcomes in CNC machining, 3D printing, and more whil...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by driving product development and commercial strategy through technical expertise and customer engagement. Support key accounts, conduct gap analyses, and build relationships to enha...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer satisfaction through expert support and quality assurance in the Warewash Division. Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve product issues and...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $107K *

Unlock potential by driving new product introductions and supporting customer projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality connector solutions while leveraging market ins...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as an Application Integration Engineer, where you'll bridge development and real-world performance through hands-on prototyping, deployment, and troubleshoot...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive innovation in motion control systems. Engage with customers, ensuring successful project execution and optimal integration of advanced technologies in various applicat...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engage deeply with customers to drive innovative solutions in motion control and robotics. Support deployment, optimize performance, and ensure reliable operation in diverse applications while contrib...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing complex distributed systems for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with top Aerospace & Defense engineers to enhance software performance and reliability, ensurin...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $166K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting field operations and customer success. Engage with sophisticated clients in wireless communications, providing technical expertise, training, and solutions t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $166K *

Join our dynamic team as a Field Application Engineer, where you'll support cutting-edge wireless communications projects, engage with clients, and drive technical solutions in diverse environments. Y...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in advancing high-performance compute and AI applications by managing a dynamic engineering team. Drive customer success through innovative test strategies and solutions on the V93000...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Drive the success of Power, Analog, and Converter application engineering teams by leading the development and optimization of test strategies for 93k products while ensuring exceptional customer supp...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $128K *

Lead the charge in designing and maintaining enterprise server infrastructure, focusing on automation, security, and performance. Drive innovation and optimize system efficiency while ensuring seamles...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.