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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$100K - $125K *

Unlock operational excellence by partnering with customers to solve complex technical challenges, improve system reliability, and automate workflows, enhancing overall efficiency across energy market...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$87K - $123K *

Transform raw data into trusted, reusable products by leveraging your expertise in Databricks, Apache Spark, and SQL. Collaborate cross-functionally to design scalable data solutions that enhance anal...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to drive technical excellence in sales, delivering tailored solutions and compelling demonstrations that meet customer needs while collaborating closely with account executives through...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $131K *

Advance your career as a Junior Systems/Mission Engineer, supporting the integration of advanced space-based capabilities. Collaborate with experts to translate requirements into engineering solutions...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $133K *

Lead the charge in applying engineering principles and product expertise to support customer integration of advanced RF solutions, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across teams to dr...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $162K *

Accelerate innovation by leading software development projects, translating complex requirements into high-quality solutions, and mentoring peers while ensuring functional excellence across platforms...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's focused on transforming client and investment technologies. Collaborate closely with business units to design and build innovative full-stack solutions that enhance operational effi...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $165K *

Innovate in the realm of VLSI design by leveraging your expertise in high-speed protocols. Support integration, implementation, and debugging across SoC designs, ensuring customer success through tech...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Drive innovation by collaborating with business teams to develop full-stack software solutions that enhance operational efficiency and provide actionable insights, making a positive impact for the org...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by driving product configurations and solutions in a dynamic engineering environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product excellence throughout the lifecycl...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming customer needs into innovative product solutions. Leverage your engineering expertise to manage product lifecycles, collaborate with cross-functional teams...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining commerce by leading EMAP engineers and driving critical development. You'll translate product requirements into actionable plans, ensuring seamless merchant experiences w...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Empower production excellence by overseeing assembly and testing of innovative CNC machines. Collaborate closely with technicians and customers to enhance quality, streamline processes, and ensure suc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Support our production engineering team by optimizing assembly processes, enhancing machine quality, and ensuring customer satisfaction through hands-on involvement and effective communication with te...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in developing robust web applications using Node.js and TypeScript. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance features, ensure code quality, and implement secure software prac...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $120K *

Deliver innovative full stack applications that empower customers to optimize their water management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex data into actionable insights while l...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$61K - $122K *

Engage in impactful software development within a dynamic team, creating secure, full-stack services on AWS. Collaborate on innovative solutions that enhance cancer diagnostics, ensuring high-quality...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$61K - $122K *

Champion innovative software solutions in cancer diagnostics, driving full-stack development and integrations on AWS. Collaborate in an Agile team to enhance user experiences and ensure robust, secure...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by developing automation solutions for Microsoft Intune Device Management. Streamline operations through PowerShell scripting and API integrations, enhancing efficiency and repor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $155K *

Drive innovative software solutions by designing and implementing complex systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team, utilizing modern technologies while maintaining high-quality standards in a hybrid w...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engineer scalable data streaming systems for real-time processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and reliability in high-throughput environments, ensuring efficient d...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $225K *

Join a dynamic team to design intuitive user experiences for cloud platforms. Collaborate with product managers and agile teams to enhance user engagement through research, prototyping, and interface...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Develop and maintain responsive web applications that enhance both internal and external user experiences, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$53K - $141K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving continuous improvements in manufacturing processes. As a Process Engineer, you'll enhance productivity and safety while implementing innovative solutions to opt...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion the development and integration of complex systems, ensuring alignment with operational needs and technical requirements throughout their lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to enhance solution...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 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.