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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$110K - $130K *

Champion your career by driving software implementation and support for vendor products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and ensure seamless integration in both c...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower business success by managing application support and enhancing IT operations across North America. Collaborate with global teams to ensure compliance, user training, and effective vendor relat...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance customer experience by resolving complex technical issues and driving proactive platform improvements, ensuring a reliable and high-performing product that directly impa...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $143K *

Empower production excellence by designing robust manufacturing processes and procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance mechanical integrity and ensure product performance through...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering cloud-native onboarding applications, leveraging JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern frameworks. Drive technical leadership and mentorship while ensuring hig...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $140K *

Join us to lead the engineering delivery for a major hydroelectric dam upgrade, overseeing electrical, controls, and HVAC systems across multiple structures. Manage subcontractors and ensure seamless...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$146K - $254K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative, secure architectures for mission-critical systems, guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable solutions that meet evolving operational demands across di...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$202K - $224K *

Drive the development of high-throughput, low-latency systems for Uber Eats, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance core user experiences across multiple product lines and ensuring robus...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Join a team that's building high-throughput, low-latency systems for Uber Eats. Collaborate across product lines to enhance core user experiences while developing innovative solutions in a fast-paced...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for ground-based radio navigation systems, ensuring quality and reliability through automated and manual testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Manage and enhance live production operations, ensuring software reliability and performance. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, improve efficiency, and support continuous service delivery...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $100K *

Lead a dedicated team to enhance daily operations at a luxury residential property, ensuring exceptional service quality and resident satisfaction while managing maintenance, budgets, and emergency re...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Advance the efficiency of test operations by overseeing lab management, developing test procedures, and ensuring equipment reliability. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance testing capabiliti...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$405K - $485K *

Lead the design and operation of deployment systems, ensuring safe, efficient code delivery across teams. Shape the infrastructure that supports rapid, reliable software changes, enhancing Anthropic's...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$405K - $485K *

Engineer robust deployment systems that ensure safe, efficient code delivery across diverse platforms. Lead design and operations, collaborating with teams to enhance deployment processes and maintain...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$405K - $485K *

Empower teams by designing and operating a robust deployment platform that ensures safe, efficient code delivery. Lead the development of systems that streamline changes from inception to production a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $105K *

Champion project success by collaborating with teams to develop technical strategies, manage client communications, and ensure profitable project execution across diverse industrial applications...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing trading systems support for critical Order Management and Market Data platforms. Collaborate with trading desks and engineering teams to deliver reliable solu...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the member journey by building a seamless platform that enhances user experience from initial contact to real-time app interactions, driving efficient market expansion and consistent service...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $234K *

Transform the future of data storage by architecting resilient, scalable systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance service reliability and drive technical strategy, ensuring customers can trust the...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$77K - $176K *

Join a team that's shaping advanced data solutions and driving impactful projects. Leverage your expertise in data engineering to build scalable platforms and guide a diverse team in a dynamic, agile...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $270K *

Innovate and design advanced ML systems for scalable AI agents, collaborating in a cross-functional team to deliver impactful solutions that enhance human workflows while ensuring reliability and expl...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform data architecture by designing robust database structures that enhance scalability, performance, and reliability while aligning with business needs through collaboration and strategic oversi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $240K *

Advance your career by building AI-native healthcare products that enhance patient experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver full-stack solutions, ensuring safety, privacy, and r...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $140K *

Transform the development landscape by analyzing requirements and crafting innovative software solutions. Collaborate with teams to manage projects, ensuring compliance with standards while enhancing...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.