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 *

Drive the development of scalable internal web applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and user experience while adhering to modern engineering practi...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$92K - $161K *

Join a team that's dedicated to all phases of software development, from design to deployment. Collaborate in a secure lab environment, utilizing C++, Python, and Linux to create innovative solutions...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$103K - $192K *

Join us to lead the Assured PNT testbed, ensuring product quality and performance through rigorous testing and validation. Collaborate with teams to enhance GNSS technologies and provide expert suppor...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$140K - $150K *

Advance your career by designing and enhancing mission-critical software platforms in a dynamic fintech environment. Collaborate with teams to build scalable solutions that support complex transaction...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$199K - $299K *

Innovate the future of product platforms and user experiences by blending systems architecture, design, and technology. Collaborate across teams to tackle complex challenges and drive impactful soluti...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate mission capabilities by designing and developing software solutions in C++ and Python. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate systems and enhance operational effectiveness in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Design and develop advanced software solutions while providing production support. Collaborate effectively with junior developers and drive improvements to operational processes, optimizing performanc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team to manage site development projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality and efficiency while collaborating with clients and stakeholders to deliver innovative civil engi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced engineering projects in automotive systems, specifically in ADAS. Drive innovation through system integration, complex problem-solving, and collaboration with cros...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $115K *

Lead quality initiatives by enhancing supplier performance, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards to support excellence in aerospace manufacturing within a coll...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by enhancing shopfloor applications through innovative programming. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize solutions, ensuring seamless operations and compliance in a...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $150K *

Optimize AI solutions by developing, deploying, and integrating advanced capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure production readiness and scalability, addressing business needs...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as an AI Engineer, driving innovation by building and deploying advanced AI solutions. Collaborate across teams to integrate AI capabilities into workflows, ensuring reliability...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Develop scalable AI solutions integrating enterprise data sources, enhancing workflows and driving innovation across business initiatives. Collaborate with architects to ensure performance and reliabi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $119K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing technical support across diverse applications. Collaborate with customers and engineers to implement innovative solutions in industrial, automotive, and healt...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Champion innovative data solutions by designing and implementing Azure-based platforms. Engage in hands-on engineering to build reliable, scalable data pipelines and secure network architectures, ensu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$179K - $234K *

Join us to design and implement robust server-side solutions, leveraging AI tools and deep engineering expertise. Collaborate across teams to enhance system reliability and performance while driving i...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$67K - $136K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and optimize Apigee platforms, ensuring secure, automated, and resilient API management across diverse environments. Drive continuous improvement and s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K *

Drive innovation in our 24/7 operations by enhancing field software tools for drivers and staff. Collaborate closely with teams to ensure seamless integration and real-time data flow, delivering impac...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on innovative backend solutions. Collaborate with experts to enhance aeronautical navigation systems through cutting-edge software development and...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in cloud infrastructure by automating Kubernetes operations for AI workloads. You'll design and implement systems that enhance reliability and efficiency, ensuring seamless integratio...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the transformation of Kubernetes operations into automated, reliable systems. You'll design and build APIs and controllers to enhance infrastructure management, ensuring seamless integration of G...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming Kubernetes operations for AI workloads. You'll automate cluster management, enhance infrastructure reliability, and drive seamless GPU integration, ensuring efficient p...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Innovate within Cloud Platform Engineering by automating Kubernetes operations for AI workloads. Drive the development of reliable systems, APIs, and infrastructure solutions that enhance efficiency a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engineer and automate Kubernetes infrastructure to enhance AI workloads. Transform manual operations into efficient systems, ensuring seamless cloud integration and reliable upgrades across the fleet...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.