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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$78K - $275K *

Engage in the design and enhancement of orchestration logic for distributed applications. Lead development initiatives, mentor peers, and influence architectural decisions while promoting best practic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $185K *

Elevate our Sports Betting and Trading platform by architecting innovative, scalable solutions. Collaborate with technical teams to set strategic direction and drive impactful change in a dynamic envi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative engineering solutions by leading a high-performing team focused on front-end, process, and manufacturing engineering. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance production processes, and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform utility-scale solar and energy storage projects through technical due diligence, system design, and performance optimization, ensuring efficient energy production and project success...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$108K - $130K *

Drive the development and maintenance of advanced cybersecurity tools, focusing on vulnerability analysis and exploit creation. Collaborate in Agile environments to enhance security protocols and ensu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $270K *

Champion innovation by architecting scalable multi-tenant SaaS solutions. Lead back-end development from pilot to production, ensuring robust API design and performance. Elevate engineering standards...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $247K *

Develop innovative security tools by leveraging your expertise in software engineering and reverse engineering. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment to fulfill critical na...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $202K *

Drive innovation in semiconductor manufacturing by optimizing processes, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance device performance and resolve engineering challenges...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $170K *

Drive the design and implementation of agentic AI systems, enhancing enterprise automation and integration. Collaborate across platforms to build scalable workflows and empower a citizen developer eco...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Champion innovative platform solutions that empower teams to redefine workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to build scalable, secure systems that prioritize simplicity and data integr...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate data management and governance through analysis, stakeholder engagement, and AI integration. Collaborate with teams to enhance data processes and deliver actionable insights in a dynamic envir...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $181K *

Shape the future of technology by designing scalable architectures for cloud migration and microservices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, optimize performance, and enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$149K - $163K *

Drive the design and development of OneStream solutions, enhancing financial processes and integrations. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure optimal performance and support for Corporate Performan...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$126K - $154K *

Transform complex software systems through innovative design and development. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, resolve issues, and integrate solutions, ensuring adherence to requirements...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$126K - $154K *

Unlock your potential as a Software Engineer, developing and enhancing complex software systems. Collaborate with teams to analyze requirements, debug software, and improve processes, all while contri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$69K - $158K *

Help us shape innovative software solutions as a full stack developer, tackling complex challenges and delivering end-to-end applications in a dynamic environment. Your expertise will drive system imp...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $176K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop high-performance front-end interfaces for AI applications, ensuring responsive and user-friendly experiences that visualize complex data a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$69K - $158K *

Engineer innovative full stack solutions, transforming complex challenges into user-friendly applications. Collaborate in an agile environment to enhance system architecture and deliver impactful soft...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$124K - $137K *

Unlock potential by providing senior technical expertise in software architecture and development. Lead complex integration efforts, mentor engineers, and drive continuous improvement in mission-criti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $137K *

Elevate software architecture and development by providing senior technical expertise, mentoring teams, and optimizing networking solutions for mission-critical systems while driving continuous improv...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $137K *

Champion innovative software solutions by leading technical architecture and development efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize networking systems and mentor engineers, ensuring...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $137K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative software solutions, providing senior technical expertise in software architecture and development, while mentoring teams and optimizing networking solutions fo...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Join our dynamic Technology team to build and maintain data platforms and applications that drive our business operations. Collaborate closely with users to enhance tools that support recruiting, payr...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$185K - $250K *

Join a team that's committed to building innovative software solutions that enhance user experience and streamline development processes while collaborating with top-tier engineers to deliver impactfu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of technology by leading customer investigations, driving technical solutions, and collaborating with engineering teams. Engage directly with clients, ensuring their needs are met thr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.