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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$150K - $185K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of AI and analytics by designing innovative BI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform enterprise data into actionable insights, driving...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $185K *

Innovate AI-driven business intelligence solutions that transform enterprise data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable analytics tools, leveraging emer...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by facilitating Solution Train-level PI Planning across multiple Agile Release Trains, driving alignment between technical teams and stakeholders while managing dependencies and ri...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive alignment and facilitate Solution Train-level PI Planning across multiple Agile Release Trains, ensuring effective coordination and risk management for PAC programs while collaborating with tech...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by joining our dynamic team as an Applications Developer. Leverage your extensive scripting and development skills to enhance our software solutions and drive innovation in a col...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform backend systems to enhance candidate-job matching and workflow efficiency, ensuring high performance and reliability in a fast-paced marketplace environment. Drive improvements in system qua...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $230K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of software development, crafting innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance systems and tackle complex challenges using cutt...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $230K *

Lead the development of innovative software solutions in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance systems, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to address complex chal...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development and enhancement of enterprise applications using Oracle Forms and Reports. Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient software solutions and maintain high standards of performanc...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion innovation in AI by designing and building core platform services, ensuring reliable deployments, and enhancing observability for enterprise solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to driv...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $170K *

Join a team that's transforming digital services for Veterans by leading a skilled engineering group. You'll balance hands-on technical leadership with mentoring, driving the development of scalable J...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $206K *

Drive innovation as a Full Stack Web Application Developer, enhancing enterprise applications with AI/ML integration. Collaborate in Agile teams to deliver scalable solutions, optimize performance, an...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Lead innovative solutions in CAD Application Engineering, enhancing client operational efficiency with Siemens NX. Contribute significantly to both presales and post-sales, delivering exceptional supp...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $152K *

Contribute to software development by collaborating with a Product Development Team to create scalable, fault-tolerant solutions that meet strategic business goals while adhering to coding standards a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $152K *

Elevate software development by collaborating on user stories and creating scalable solutions. Drive innovation within a Product Development Team to achieve strategic business outcomes through robust...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by contributing to complex structural projects, collaborating with a dynamic team, and enhancing project delivery within a growing engineering firm. Drive innovation and excellence in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer technical partnerships by mastering integrations and driving enablement. Shape the partner ecosystem through collaboration, ensuring seamless tax solutions while enhancing partner capabilities...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate our partner ecosystem by mastering integrations and driving technical enablement. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to enhance partner relationships and ensure seamless tax soluti...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of partner integrations. Leverage your technical expertise to build relationships, drive best-in-class solutions, and empower partners to effectively position our...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $197K *

Innovate with us as you design and build cutting-edge AI applications. Leverage your extensive software development expertise to create solutions that integrate seamlessly with enterprise systems and...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $223K *

Drive innovation by designing and building advanced conversational AI applications. Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate solutions, troubleshoot issues, and ensure production readiness usin...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $220K *

Drive innovation by providing technical advisory and engineering support for AI-enabled applications in DoD environments, focusing on LLMs, agentic workflows, and emerging technologies to ensure secur...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$147K - $210K *

Lead innovative software solutions by designing, developing, and enhancing applications. Collaborate with teams to manage project priorities and deliverables while ensuring best practices in coding an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Optimize enterprise-scale software solutions by leading technical architecture and hands-on development. Collaborate with teams to drive innovation, mentor engineers, and ensure production stability i...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $165K *

Lead the charge in architecting and developing enterprise-scale software solutions, driving innovation and technical excellence while mentoring engineers in a collaborative, hybrid environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.