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 *

Champion innovative proposal development for water and wastewater projects, collaborating across teams to deliver precise, timely solutions that support sales success and enhance customer trust while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of infrastructure engineering by driving innovative solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing security protocols in a dynamic environment. Your expertise...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $105K *

Engage with customers to provide expert technical support and drive application engineering discussions, ensuring successful implementation of solutions while collaborating with sales and development...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Provide expert technical support by resolving complex issues that AI can't handle. Collaborate with engineering teams, manage customer interactions, and enhance support systems to ensure efficient tic...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of semiconductor technology! As an Application Engineer, you will bridge clients and engineering teams, provide expert training, and ensure optimal equipment operat...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $126K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Agile Scrum team to design, develop, and maintain complex software solutions, collaborating across multiple teams to enhance security and meet enterprise requirem...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Engineer impactful AI-driven solutions by developing, testing, and maintaining core features. Collaborate seamlessly with a tight-knit team while owning projects that shape the future of monetization...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $286K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in IC design and signoff. Leverage your expertise to lead technical engagements, collaborate cross-functionally, and represent the company at industry forums whil...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $286K *

Drive your career with a leading team focused on technical excellence and innovation in IC design. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance tools and methodologies, ensuring customer success and posi...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $286K *

Drive your career with a leading role in technical engagements, collaborating across teams to enhance customer success and innovate cutting-edge methodologies in IC design and signoff for advanced nod...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $286K *

Empower innovation by leading technical engagements and driving adoption of advanced timing signoff methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance tools and represent the company at...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $286K *

Drive technical engagements and foster collaboration to enhance customer success with advanced timing signoff solutions. Lead innovation in methodologies and represent the company at industry forums t...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $145K *

Shape the future of application engineering by leading a dynamic team, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency. Collaborate across departments to deliver high-quality proposals while fostering pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide technical support and develop innovative solutions for customer applications, ensuring accurate estimates and seamless project execution in a hybrid...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative solutions as a technical expert, collaborating with teams to support pre-sales efforts and develop tailored applications for automation systems, ensuring customer satisfaction and pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Shape innovative automation solutions by developing proposals, conducting feasibility studies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure technical accuracy and competitive pricing throug...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cybersecurity by developing and deploying advanced web applications. Collaborate across functions to enhance software quality and performance while ensuring se...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead full stack development, optimize applications, and enhance deployment processes while ensuring software quality and security. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion customer success by leveraging technical expertise in industrial automation. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring customer confidence through...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by overseeing the design and installation of innovative machinery in a dynamic environment. Manage multiple projects and ensure processes run efficiently and effectively while coll...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $130K *

Champion technical excellence in application support and training, driving product design solutions and nurturing client relationships. Leverage your engineering expertise to foster collaboration acro...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock innovative solutions as you design and optimize enterprise applications, collaborating across teams to enhance workflows and support Seeds R&D initiatives. Your expertise will drive efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$175K - $245K *

Lead the charge in designing and validating electrical power integration for data centers, ensuring reliable deployment and hands-on customer engagement while shaping the future of Application Enginee...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join us to deliver innovative hydraulic solutions through technical expertise and customer engagement. Collaborate across functions to ensure application designs meet all quality and manufacturability...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative hydraulic solutions while providing technical support and managing application designs that align with customer needs and market trends...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.