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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$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

$90K - $152K *

Engage in collaborative software development, driving feature creation and technical solutions. Contribute to product capabilities while adhering to design principles and methodologies, ensuring robus...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$124K - $171K *

Drive your career with impactful process engineering solutions. Engage in complex problem-solving, data analysis, and vendor partnerships while leading project teams and supporting junior colleagues i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to design innovative power solutions, applying electrical engineering principles to develop reliable, cost-effective products. Collaborate with partners and contribute to all phase...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $194K *

Join us to develop reliable AI-native and cloud-native software while gaining hands-on experience. Collaborate with senior engineers, enhance your coding skills, and contribute to meaningful projects...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of AI by leading the design and development of scalable software platforms that empower enterprise teams to build and deploy machine learning solutions, ensuring reliability, security...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead the transformation of plant data into trusted intelligence, driving hands-on development of AI solutions and data pipelines. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance manufacturing operations...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you support engineering and programmatic management for a high-performance computing project, ensuring effective collaboration and execution of multiple concurrent activities...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing engineering and programmatic actions for an HPC project. Collaborate with teams to drive success, ensuring multiple tasks are handled efficiently in a dynamic environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$193K - $216K *

Empower software innovation by developing and enhancing complex systems. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues, implement modern design methodologies, and guide architectural decisions for large-sc...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $133K *

Collaborate with engineers to enhance software quality by designing automated tests, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring robust release readiness for industry-leading GIS solutions developed for glob...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Invent impactful secure access solutions by driving PKI architecture and implementation efforts. Collaborate with teams to analyze requirements, document priorities, and advocate for automation—all wh...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by driving innovative PKI solutions while collaborating with teams to enhance secure access systems. Enjoy a flexible environment where your contributions will strengthen nationa...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$144K - $261K *

Champion the development of advanced tools for analyzing and managing autonomous vehicle data, enhancing workflows for engineers. Drive innovation by identifying user needs and delivering impactful so...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$144K - $261K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative tools for autonomous vehicle data analysis. Collaborate with engineers to enhance data lifecycle processes, ensuring efficient search, catalog...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$144K - $261K *

Empower engineers by designing and building tools that streamline AV data analysis, enhancing workflows and reducing inefficiencies. Lead projects from concept to deployment, ensuring high-quality, re...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$144K - $261K *

Empower your career by developing innovative tools for autonomous vehicle data analysis. Lead projects that enhance data lifecycle management, enabling engineers to efficiently search, analyze, and de...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$65K - $100K *

Grow your career with this hands-on role providing top-tier technical support and troubleshooting for customers, ensuring high-quality service and collaborative problem-solving in a dynamic environmen...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$190K *

Lead the charge in designing enterprise network architectures and modernization strategies. Provide technical guidance and assess emerging technologies to enhance security, performance, and interopera...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.