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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$75K - $95K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as a Process Engineer, supporting industrial clients through hands-on experience in process design, safety, and technical documentation while collaborating w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion the development of high-performance applications by designing, coding, and maintaining software solutions. Collaborate with teams, mentor peers, and ensure quality delivery while optimizing f...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $200K *

Build and maintain scalable platforms for software deployment across diverse environments. Collaborate closely with teams to develop innovative solutions for complex user needs while ensuring high ava...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by partnering with sales and engineering teams to guide customers through technical evaluations, demonstrating how our platform addresses security challenges and enhances their o...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engage in the design and development of advanced C++ software for embedded radar systems, focusing on Air-to-Air applications. Collaborate with teams to ensure high reliability and performance in miss...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$108K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to ensure mission assurance for launch programs, managing resources and communications with key stakeholders while driving project success and team performance in a fas...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to develop innovative software solutions across multiple domains, leveraging AI and cloud technologies. Collaborate in an Agile environment to enhance product quality and drive con...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer innovative software solutions by developing features across diverse platforms, including AI applications. Collaborate within Agile teams to enhance product quality and drive cloud migration, a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $107K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of systems engineering, leveraging technical expertise to enhance manufacturing processes, drive loss elimination, and build team capabilities through hands-on lea...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by developing innovative software solutions using C#, .NET, and Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business operations and drive technology initiatives tha...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by contributing to CIAM and CPM products as a key member of an Agile team. Drive development of secure identity solutions, enhance customer experiences, and optimize cloud-native i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of secure platform engineering. Leverage your expertise in enterprise systems architecture and security to support critical infrastructure and ensure compliance i...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to build AI-powered tools that enhance storage operations, streamline workflows, and drive adoption of innovative technologies, empowering engineers to work smarter and more effici...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Explore a dynamic role in automotive thermal systems design, leading the development of innovative hardware solutions. Collaborate across teams to optimize performance and manufacturability, ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $143K *

Innovate in metal lightweighting by leading design and R&D projects, creating advanced product designs, optimizing processes, and collaborating with vendors to enhance manufacturability while supporti...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative testing solutions for next-generation defense systems. Engage in hands-on engineering tasks to transform design requirements into validated prototypes through rigorous testing acro...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead engineers in delivering high-quality technology. Drive performance, resource planning, and best practices across the SDLC while fostering a culture of collaboration and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team as a Business Analyst, where you'll document workflows and data requirements, bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions in a hybri...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Analyze and enhance enterprise IT services for federal law enforcement. Collaborate with stakeholders to define solutions, improve processes, and support mission operations through strategic planning...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Shape the future by documenting workflows and data requirements for a critical program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex regulatory needs into actionable documentation, ens...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$228K - $363K *

Shape the future of AI platforms by building APIs and SDKs that empower teams to innovate faster. Collaborate with engineers to enhance shared tooling and ensure seamless integration, driving adoption...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of cutting-edge robotics software. Drive team success through mentorship and innovative design, while shaping the future of logistics with real-world applic...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your extensive Linux expertise and system administration skills. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance automation and metrics management, driving efficiency and inn...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading engineering oversight for complex missile defense systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely delivery and technical excellence throughout all program milestones, fr...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Engineer scalable infrastructure for trading systems, focusing on automation and low-latency solutions. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and enhance performance, ensuring reliability and efficie...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.