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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$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing high-performance software solutions that enhance mission operations, integrating AI-assisted tools to optimize capabilities and support complex defense syst...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $144K *

Lead the charge in delivering robust data pipelines and platform solutions, optimizing performance and reliability while ensuring governance and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Deliver innovative software solutions to automate warehouse operations, collaborating with Agile teams to design, develop, and support advanced systems integrating robotics and IoT technologies for en...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $171K *

Join our agile team to architect and enhance the Next Generation Cloud Infrastructure Automation platform, driving innovative solutions and seamless user experiences through modern technologies and co...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $121K *

Join the team to design and develop scalable software solutions for healthcare supply chain transactions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance the rules engine and deliver high-qualit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $199K *

Drive technical leadership for cross-discipline teams delivering mission-critical hardware solutions. Oversee product development, coordinate engineering activities, and ensure alignment with customer...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to empower the Air Force with innovative systems engineering solutions. Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance defense applicat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$202K - $224K *

Join a team that's building scalable ML infrastructure to enhance reliability and efficiency. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll tackle complex challenges in job management and resource orchestrati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Senior Software Engineer, driving the development of scalable ML infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to enhance reliability and efficiency in complex systems, sh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Join a team that's redefining compute infrastructure for ML workloads. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll tackle complex challenges in Kubernetes and Ray, driving reliability and efficiency at scal...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Deliver innovative backend solutions to enhance consumer-facing features, driving growth and user experience for millions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape product vision and optimize...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Champion advanced machine learning solutions to optimize rider pricing, driving revenue and ridership growth. Lead technical direction, enhance algorithms, and collaborate cross-functionally to impact...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative machine learning solutions that optimize rider pricing and drive revenue growth. Collaborate across teams to enhance algorithms and mentor junior members, imp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced machine learning initiatives to optimize rider pricing, driving revenue growth and enhancing user experience across Uber's mobility services. Collaborate with cros...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Innovate and lead software engineering efforts, leveraging 20 years of experience to develop microservices and containerized applications. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, utilizing advanced tech...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your extensive software engineering expertise to drive innovative solutions in complex programs. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance system performance and delive...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of industrial manufacturing by providing expert guidance on equipment functionality and integration. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver tailored solutions that enhance proc...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$74K - $112K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in ultrapure water projects. As a Project Engineer, you'll independently manage engineering scopes, ensuring technical quality and mentoring junior engineers whil...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $180K *

Transform your career by developing and enhancing complex software systems. Collaborate with teams to analyze requirements, debug software, and implement innovative solutions that meet performance sta...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $180K *

Engage in the development and enhancement of complex software systems, collaborating with teams to analyze requirements, debug software, and implement solutions that meet performance standards while e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $189K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of aseptic manufacturing. In this role, you'll lead process development and innovation for drug product technologies, ensuring operational efficiency and collabor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$144K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to design and build backend systems that enhance customer experiences across Uber's delivery platforms, ensuring high performance and reliability while managing complex data constr...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$171K - $190K *

Join a team that's redefining pricing strategies in the global delivery marketplace. As a Software Engineer II, you'll develop innovative backend solutions and collaborate with top talent to enhance u...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$171K - $190K *

Drive innovative solutions in backend development to enhance pricing systems, collaborating with top talent to tackle complex data challenges and deliver impactful technology for global delivery partn...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$171K - $190K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team to build high-throughput, low-latency distributed systems that power core user experiences across multiple product lines in a fast-paced environment...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.