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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$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...

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  •   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

$110K - $130K *

Drive technical excellence in a customer-facing role, collaborating with engineering and sales to develop solutions that meet customer needs, foster relationships, and secure design wins throughout th...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Software Engineer, enhancing Life & Annuity Exchange platforms. Collaborate globally to design, develop, and integrate cutting-edge applications, including Generative...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $96K *

Create advanced automation solutions to enhance manufacturing efficiency, safety, and quality. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement while implementing control systems and opt...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $310K *

Partner with us to create intuitive user experiences for complex workflows, bridging design and engineering. Propel product innovation through strong UI components and collaboration with the founding...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform embedded systems by designing and developing high-performance software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software with advanced hardware, ensuring reliability a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as you design and develop high-performance embedded software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and integrate software with advanced hardware systems...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Empower innovation by designing and operating scalable services for smart fragrance devices, leading complex projects from inception to production while mentoring engineers and collaborating across te...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving engineering excellence in manufacturing. Lead and support production processes, manage budgets, and ensure safety compliance while developing a skilled engineering team to e...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $123K *

Join our team to drive process improvements, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity in manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and address technica...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $121K *

Join a team that's redefining engineering solutions by evaluating customer needs, assessing manufacturability, and developing precise technical estimates to drive successful project outcomes across mu...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $142K *

Grow your career with this dynamic process engineering role, driving innovation in process design, optimization, and collaboration. Lead experimental design, implement strategies, and ensure quality e...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $163K *

Engage with us to drive architectural decisions and lead complex engineering initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance core systems, focusing on performance, reliability, and sca...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $197K *

Innovate as a Tech Lead, driving architectural evolution and engineering execution for a global web platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance digital experiences through advanced AI...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$122K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of gaming technology by developing systems that capture and process gameplay data, enabling AI capabilities across multiple titles and platforms while solving com...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $105K *

Lead the integration and testing of Army Air Defense Systems within a high-impact project, collaborating with diverse teams to support test planning and execution for critical defense capabilities and...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining consumer finance by developing innovative tools to enhance cash flow management, earnings access, and credit building, while delivering impactful product features and imp...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$129K - $194K *

Empower the development of innovative computer vision systems across diverse applications, leading architecture and optimization efforts from concept to deployment while driving collaboration across m...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of secure mission systems by developing resilient architectures that ensure critical capabilities under constrained network conditions, leveraging expertise in systems engineering, cy...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing resilient architectures for secure mission systems. Focus on developing strategies for operations under constrained network conditions, ensuring critical capabilities rem...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative engineering solutions for wind turbine projects, managing installations, and collaborating with clients to enhance asset performance in a dynamic and growing i...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building robust software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications while ensuring reliability and pe...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$106K - $221K *

Lead the design and development of enterprise-scale software solutions, establishing best practices and modernization strategies while ensuring secure delivery across complex environments and driving...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $119K *

Transform IT Service Management for the Air Force by developing and deploying innovative ServiceNow solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance workflows, automate processes, and ensure missio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.