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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$160K - $190K *

Lead the technical vision for large-scale systems software, architecting solutions that enhance performance, reliability, and scalability across distributed infrastructure serving billions of users. D...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of large-scale systems software by driving technical vision and architecture for platform services and runtime environments, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability across...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform AI capabilities by designing and developing innovative infrastructure on AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance products and integrate advanced AI technologies, ensuring rel...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop innovative software for electric utility data, driving energy management and decarbonization efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mento...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Unlock the future of software engineering! Drive innovation by developing AI-enabled tools and practices, enhancing developer experiences, and promoting modern cloud-native workflows across the organi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$167K - $253K *

Drive innovation by collaborating with traders to develop AI-enabled tools. Leverage engineering skills to transform concepts into reliable, production-ready solutions, enhancing efficiency across glo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of municipal infrastructure by managing complex projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and leading teams through all phases of Capital Improvement Programs. Your expertise will...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$221K - $387K *

Lead the charge in defining and evolving the technical architecture of a core platform, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability while driving cross-organizational initiatives and influencin...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise software by modernizing legacy systems and enhancing multi-tenant SaaS platforms. Lead design, development, and deployment while ensuring operational continuity and integrating AI...

3 weeks ago

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

$188K - $357K *

Drive success by leveraging technical expertise to support sales and deployment of Siemens EDA emulation tools, ensuring customer satisfaction and fostering strong relationships within the electronics...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$193K - $216K *

Drive the development and enhancement of complex software systems, collaborating with teams to resolve issues and implement modern design methodologies while ensuring adherence to system requirements...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $118K *

Transform enterprise data solutions by designing, developing, and optimizing scalable data architectures and integration processes to meet current and future business needs...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you implement and manage cloud infrastructure projects, automate deployments, and support CI/CD processes in a collaborative environment focused on innovation a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $165K *

Drive technical leadership by transforming complex challenges into scalable solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful software outcomes that align with business objecti...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Empower enterprise clients by solving complex data challenges. Collaborate with sales and partners to deliver impactful demonstrations, support Proof of Concepts, and drive successful business outcome...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engage with enterprise clients to solve complex data challenges, collaborating with sales and technical teams to deliver impactful demonstrations and drive successful implementations, all while stayin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $176K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing manufacturing processes in semiconductor and display technologies. Collaborate with R&D teams, analyze data, and troubleshoot complex engineering issues to d...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $148K *

Optimize manufacturing processes in semiconductor and display technologies. Collaborate with R&D teams, analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and engage with customers to enhance product performance and...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $202K *

Drive the design and optimization of manufacturing processes in semiconductor and display technologies, collaborating with R&D teams to enhance product performance and resolve engineering challenges t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$171K - $236K *

Empower innovation by managing engineering teams to tackle complex hardware characterization challenges, ensuring effective product demonstrations and strategic execution across diverse product lines...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $148K *

Unlock your potential by designing and optimizing cutting-edge manufacturing processes. Collaborate with top experts in semiconductor and display technologies while tackling complex engineering challe...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $202K *

Empower innovation by designing and optimizing manufacturing processes in semiconductor and display technologies. Collaborate with R&D teams to troubleshoot, analyze data, and implement cutting-edge s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $202K *

Join a dynamic team as you design and optimize manufacturing processes for cutting-edge display and semiconductor technologies, collaborating with R&D and vendors to drive innovation and resolve compl...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $171K *

Elevate manufacturing processes by designing and optimizing solutions in semiconductor and display technologies. Collaborate with R&D teams, analyze data, and troubleshoot complex engineering challeng...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $171K *

Drive innovation in manufacturing processes by designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting complex systems in semiconductor and display technologies, collaborating with R&D teams and vendors to enhance...

4 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.