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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$158K - $213K *

Champion the design and development of an AI reasoning platform that powers personalized advertising experiences, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, intelligent solutions f...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$158K - $213K *

Innovate advertising solutions by designing AI-powered tools for vertical markets. Collaborate with engineers and scientists to build scalable infrastructure and simplify campaign creation in a fast-p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $194K *

Contribute to innovative software solutions by designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality code. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance features and mentor junior engineers while s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $194K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team of Software Development Engineers, where you'll design and implement innovative solutions across diverse domains, collaborating with experts to drive im...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $194K *

Engineer innovative software solutions across diverse domains, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain scalable applications. Contribute to cutting-edge projects in...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $166K *

Join our team to define project requirements and develop specifications for Variable Speed Drive applications. Collaborate with clients and suppliers to ensure high-quality designs, timely delivery, a...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $115K *

Advance your career by building innovative solutions for fleet payments and expense management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement scalable applications that enh...

Portland, MERemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $115K *

Build and enhance full-stack solutions for fleet payments and expense management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement secure, scalable features from concept to pr...

Portland, MERemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Systems Engineer III, where you'll analyze requirements, lead design activities, and provide technical leadership to ensure system integrity and operational success across com...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $175K *

Optimize project delivery by managing Gantt charts for multiple aerospace programs. Collaborate with engineers and leadership to ensure schedules align with critical paths, risks, and resource availab...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $130K *

Drive quality assurance efforts for the EDGAR 2.0 platform by designing and executing tests in an Agile environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate features and enhance testing ef...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $130K *

Empower quality engineering for an Agile-driven platform by designing and documenting comprehensive tests. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate features and enhance testing efficiency u...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $97K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing LED technology through innovative process development. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to troubleshoot, analyze, and improve manufacturing processes...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join our team as you support automated systems, collaborating with customers to enhance software functionality. Utilize your engineering skills to troubleshoot, configure, and validate applications wh...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform engineering concepts into reality by designing, estimating, and managing projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and efficiency while delivering innovative sol...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative software solutions in a collaborative Agile environment, enhancing real-time sensor systems for superior situational awareness and fire control capabilities. Contribute to all develop...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $141K *

Empower teams to harness data effectively by building robust data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality master data is available for decision-making, driving impact...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $123K *

Help us design and develop innovative software solutions, ensuring optimal performance and integration of systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance functionality and scalability while staying updated...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $195K *

Accelerate your career by designing and implementing innovative software solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to leverage modern technologies and enhance client systems while mentoring others in...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $264K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate compensation workflows and drive impactful features. Lead projects that enhance user experiences, collaborating closely with Product and Design to deliver solutions use...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $175K *

Unlock potential by driving execution of enterprise digital programs, coordinating cross-functional teams, and managing dependencies to ensure successful deployment and integration of PLM, ERP, MES, a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $234K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance sensor integration across multiple agencies, ensuring compatibility and effective communication. Contribute to the system development lifecycle while supporting critical...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative engineering solutions by managing project specifications, fostering client relationships, and ensuring operational excellence across HVAC and building automati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to manage engineering projects, ensuring design accuracy and operational success while fostering relationships with clients and stakeholders to deliver innovative HVAC solutions...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$116K - $122K *

Deliver reliable application packaging solutions for a large federal IT environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure seamless deployment across thousands of endpoints...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.