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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$147K - $210K *

Elevate infrastructure by designing and maintaining IOMMU features in the Linux kernel, enhancing security and performance while collaborating with teams to drive innovation and support Google's exten...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $210K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative software solutions that enhance user experiences. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle complex challenges in systems programming and contribute to cutt...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Drive the design and development of enterprise Pega solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable applications that meet complex business needs and...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Elevate your career as a technical leader, driving innovative software solutions and mentoring a dynamic team. Own application architecture, enhance integrations, and ensure robust support while lever...

Concord, ONIn-Person

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on innovative software solutions. Leverage your expertise in AI-integrated pipelines and systems life cycle management to deliver impactful applicati...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$96K - $132K *

Partner with us to enhance manufacturing processes, drive product quality, and optimize costs. Utilize engineering principles and lean methodologies to lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensu...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $235K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of systems engineering by analyzing requirements, guiding design, and ensuring technical integrity for complex systems. Lead integration efforts and develop docum...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $235K *

Join our team to engineer innovative system solutions, guiding requirements analysis, design, and integration for complex systems. Lead technical documentation and ensure operational excellence while...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing vehicle body structure engineering. Leverage your expertise in Body-in-White (BIW) to ensure quality and feasibility in manufacturing processes while collabor...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $193K *

Take ownership of systems engineering initiatives, guiding requirements analysis, design, and integration. Lead technical documentation and ensure project integrity while collaborating with stakeholde...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$157K - $193K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing systems engineering through innovative design, technical leadership, and integration of cutting-edge technologies, ensuring the highest standards of quality a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and maintain scalable data infrastructures that enhance operational systems and analytics. Collaborate with military and engineering teams to deliver secure, reliable dat...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to lead structural engineering projects, ensuring quality and innovation in design and analysis. Collaborate with experts, manage project documentation, and contribute to a support...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $146K *

Join a team that's optimizing enterprise AI platforms to enhance document workflows. You will integrate user-facing layers, create analytics dashboards, and deliver actionable insights, driving effici...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $210K *

The Senior Full Stack Engineer will join the API & Data Delivery team at Enigma, focusing on designing and building both front and backend systems to enhance user interactions with small business data...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $210K *

The Senior Full Stack Engineer will join the API & Data Delivery team at Enigma, focusing on designing and building both front and backend systems to enhance user experiences with small business data...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $187K *

Drive innovative solutions by leading technical relationships with major clients. Collaborate across teams to enhance data processing and optimize advertising platforms, ensuring seamless execution an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate AI applications by designing and building interface services and agentic systems. This role requires end-to-end ownership of AI products, combining engineering expertise with client collaborat...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

We are seeking an experienced AI Engineer to develop and deploy AI-powered applications using both traditional machine learning and modern large language models. The ideal candidate will leverage Micr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $117K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and optimize CO₂ laser welding processes for glass components, enhancing manufacturing yields and product quality through innovative engineering solutions and cross-func...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $117K *

Contribute to the design and development of optical fiber manufacturing processes, enhancing product quality and efficiency through engineering solutions and collaboration with cross-functional teams...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$113K - $141K *

Join a dynamic team to drive solar PV and battery storage project development, enhancing our portfolio of renewable power plants. Collaborate on technical evaluations, RFP responses, and innovative so...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$113K - $141K *

Drive solar PV and battery storage project development, enhancing our portfolio of renewable power plants. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate project feasibility, respond to RFPs, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $117K *

Champion innovative fiber optic cable development by leading cross-functional teams, optimizing processes, and delivering solutions that enhance manufacturing capabilities and meet customer needs...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$225K - $265K *

Partner with us to lead a high-performing engineering team, driving innovation and efficiency in our travel marketplace. You'll manage project lifecycles, enhance collaboration, and champion a custome...

United StatesRemote

4 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.