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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$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and validate next-gen Datacenter power and thermal solutions, ensuring efficiency and reliability in data center operations through innovative syst...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $106K *

Engage in data analysis and ETL processes, leveraging SQL and modern data engineering practices to develop high-quality data pipelines and insights that drive business outcomes in a collaborative envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving growth and innovation by executing capital projects. You'll provide technical leadership across the project lifecycle, ensuring safe and efficient solutions that align with...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Empower innovation by designing advanced software solutions for high-performance agricultural machinery in a collaborative Agile environment, driving productivity and sustainability for farmers worldw...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing international THAAD training through effective planning, coordination, and delivery of training programs, while collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$152K - $190K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable, secure platforms that enhance financial planning solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation while ment...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Empower the integration of cutting-edge Datacenter power and thermal solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products, ensuring efficiency and reliability in data cent...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Engage with us to integrate cutting-edge Datacenter power and thermal solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products, ensuring efficiency and reliability in data cen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform datacenter solutions by integrating cutting-edge power and thermal technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products that enhance efficiency and reliabilit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform manufacturing efficiency by leading automation systems design and integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize production processes and mentor engineering personnel, ensu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of datacenter solutions by integrating cutting-edge power and thermal technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products that en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in integrating next-gen Datacenter power solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient, reliable operations while developing test benches and validating powe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Drive the development of robust cloud infrastructure, empowering engineers to deliver features efficiently while optimizing performance and reliability in a fast-paced startup environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining product engineering by developing innovative, user-friendly software solutions. Collaborate across functions to enhance platform capabilities and deliver high-quality exp...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Engage in innovative product development by building and enhancing software solutions across the full stack. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex workflows into user-friendly e...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $170K *

Join a team that's redefining assessment experiences by designing and building scalable software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful products that enhance learning...

Hoboken, NJRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in designing and enhancing cloud-native applications, collaborating across teams to drive innovation in the Access Domain, while mentoring junior engineers and championing agile practi...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $170K *

Drive innovative software solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance assessment capabilities for higher education, ensuring scalability and reliability in a dynamic, AI-enabled...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Empower your career by developing and maintaining complex web applications. Leverage your full-stack expertise to guide technical standards, enhance code quality, and drive project success in a collab...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as a Full Stack Developer, leveraging your expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies to design and maintain complex web applications while guiding technical standards a...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $130K *

Drive the design and implementation of complex software solutions, providing technical leadership and mentorship. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system architecture and ensure high...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join us to leverage your expertise as a technical partner, driving Industrial Ethernet solutions, influencing market strategy, and enhancing collaboration with customers, sales, and product teams whil...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative software solutions for UAS products, driving development and deployment across the software lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance capabilities and ensure hi...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$147K - $205K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on developing cloud-based solutions. Engage in the full software development lifecycle, lead technical initiatives, and enhance system performance while en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion the future of electronics manufacturing by enhancing processes, providing technical support, and driving continuous improvement in PCB assembly production. Collaborate with teams to solve cha...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 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.