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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$80K - $95K *

Elevate product development by owning outcomes, engaging with customers, and iterating quickly. Collaborate across teams to define roadmaps and deliver impactful features that enhance user experience...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $144K *

Optimize spacecraft navigation and gravity-field recovery through advanced software development and analysis, supporting critical missions like GRACE-FO and GRACE-C. Collaborate with multidisciplinary...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform engineering programs by leading cross-functional teams from development to launch. Ensure product readiness, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement while serving as a key liaison amo...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Transform aerospace testing by leading innovative test engineering practices. Drive quality and reliability through advanced test plans and automated systems, ensuring top performance and safety stand...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $152K *

Champion innovation by leading product development and engineering projects, ensuring compliance and quality while collaborating globally to enhance pump solutions and drive cost-effective designs...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive the development of a cutting-edge Experience Service Center, enhancing customer support through AI and modern AWS technologies. Collaborate across the stack to create impactful solutions that em...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Collaborate to build a cutting-edge Experience Service Center, enhancing customer support through AI-driven tools and workflows. Engage in full-stack development, integrating modern technologies to st...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by driving innovative data solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our data systems. Embrace challenges and take ownership of complex engineering proje...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Make your mark at the forefront of cloud innovation, leading the design and implementation of secure, scalable AWS architectures while collaborating across teams to optimize performance and ensure com...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $110K *

Elevate software development efforts by designing, testing, and deploying backend services for experimental systems, ensuring high-quality integration and compliance with cybersecurity standards in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading the operations of a high-volume digital payments platform. Utilize your expertise in Java and site reliability engineering to enhance performance, reliability, and incid...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $186K *

Drive impactful data solutions as a Data Engineer, enhancing analytics across teams. Collaborate to build scalable data models and pipelines, enabling data-driven decisions that shape the organization...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $127K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support AI integration in robotics. Manage software and hardware for applications, troubleshoot complex issues, and engage with customers to ensure successfu...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $168K *

Elevate user experiences by developing innovative Android features that enhance monetization strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high quality and performance, contributing to...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$113K - $191K *

Empower innovation in safety technology by developing AI-driven solutions that enhance customer experiences and operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, impactful products...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $159K *

Elevate your career by driving early commercialization of innovative semiconductor equipment. Collaborate across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing to ensure design intent aligns with manufa...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $111K *

Empower quality assurance by driving control methods and standards, ensuring reliable product quality in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, solve problems, and lead in...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $182K *

Drive the development of next-gen 5G NR and 6G RF Power Amplifiers by leveraging hands-on design expertise and EDA methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance design flows and en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in creating and maintaining innovative software applications using open-source technologies. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and ensure robust performance while deliv...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$49K - $290K *

Champion advanced communications solutions by providing expert technical support and project management in a dynamic 24/7 operations environment, ensuring seamless connectivity and crisis management a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by bridging business needs and technical execution for a complex FSM platform implementation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery, testing, and suppo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $203K *

Develop and maintain secure, scalable software applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance solutions, ensuring compliance with performance and security standards. Provide m...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to resource road and bridge design, supporting high-quality engineering projects. Collaborate with field staff to deliver impactful design packages from concept through ex...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to design and develop innovative SharePoint and web solutions that enhance productivity and streamline internal processes, while collaborating with stakeholders to translate business nee...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$79K - $118K *

Join a team that's driving technical excellence in sales by providing expert solutions and support for cryogenic applications, ensuring customer satisfaction through effective collaboration and innova...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.