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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$110K - $130K *

Engineer robust backend systems for financial applications, tackling payments, fraud detection, and compliance. Collaborate with a skilled team to design, build, and optimize features, ensuring reliab...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $155K *

Elevate your career by designing and maintaining robust data architectures and pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform data into actionable insights, driving business intellige...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Solve complex manufacturing challenges as an Applications Engineer II, enhancing catheter processes in medical device production. Collaborate with global teams to innovate and optimize solutions that...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $123K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable AWS application architectures, integrating enterprise solutions, and modernizing cloud-based financial services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliv...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $140K *

Join a team that's transforming application engineering with leadership and expertise. Lead and develop a dynamic team while overseeing application quality, driving innovation, and strengthening custo...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $160K *

Pioneer innovative Enterprise Content Management solutions, guiding clients through digital transformations. Leverage expertise to architect scalable systems, ensuring compliance and efficiency while...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $115K *

Bring your expertise to power electronics! Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, test, and launch innovative power supply solutions, gaining hands-on experience throughout the product lif...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $181K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to manage and execute innovative OPLOG projects, leveraging engineering expertise and project management skills to ensure successful delivery and alignment with Navy...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $108K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of power systems engineering. Leverage your expertise in electric utility design and analysis to enhance our data exchange capabilities and support innovative sol...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of software engineering by leading complex projects, mentoring teams, and designing scalable solutions. Drive innovation in high-stakes environments while optimizing performance and e...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Support automation initiatives by providing expert application engineering for OEMs and End Users. Collaborate with sales teams to design solutions, lead technical consultations, and ensure successful...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing critical software systems for law enforcement. As a key contributor, you'll support and manage applications, ensuring seamless operations and customer satisfa...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $160K *

Innovate by leading the development of robust Salesforce solutions, architecting integrations, and enhancing AI capabilities while driving technical excellence and scalability across enterprise system...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$140K - $170K *

Champion innovation by designing and building scalable software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance assessment capabilities, ensuring a seamless user experience while leverag...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $140K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with teams to design and enhance cloud-native applications in the Access Domain, leading agile initiatives and mentoring junior engineers to drive innovation and e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $140K *

Contribute to innovative cloud-native applications in the Access Domain, leading agile teams to enhance access to global learning resources while collaborating on modern architectures and ensuring cod...

Hoboken, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Develop secure Android applications that interface with backend services. Engage with cloud storage, implement authentication, and enhance user experience through barcode scanning and data validation...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $200K *

Join us to design and build a scalable data platform using Databricks Lakehouse. You'll create reusable frameworks and pipelines, supporting analytics and advanced use cases while ensuring reliability...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by leading a dynamic software engineering team to design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge applications across diverse platforms while ensuring alignment with strategic business goals...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$79K - $130K *

Join an account team as a GIS expert, advising on complex business challenges. Leverage your GIS skills to craft solutions, build relationships, and demonstrate the value of Esri technology while anti...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation by programming in Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, or Python to develop cutting-edge applications across Windows and UNIX platforms. Collaborate on design and documentation to enhance so...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $105K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in adaptive SoCs and FPGAs. As an entry-level engineer, you'll support customer designs from architecture to production, collaborating with technical teams to enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative solutions that enhance enterprise applications, integrating ERP, PLM, and manufacturing systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, improve data quali...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Empower client success by implementing robust web and app measurement strategies. Collaborate with marketing and engineering teams to ensure accurate data collection and analytics, enhancing customer...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $207K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on enhancing trust in freight. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll develop innovative solutions to protect our carrier network from fraud while ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.