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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$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

$100K - $135K *

Drive the development of custom software and infrastructure solutions using AWS and programming languages like Python or Go, while leveraging open-source technologies to tackle complex challenges in a...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $175K *

Transform the architectural landscape of scalable SaaS platforms for government agencies. Lead technology selection, mentor teams, and ensure compliance while driving innovation and performance across...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Architect scalable SaaS solutions for government agencies, guiding teams through complex challenges while ensuring compliance and performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to shape technical directio...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $187K *

Lead project management efforts to support government programs, ensuring technical integration and strategic planning. Collaborate with teams to monitor performance, manage requirements, and provide e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead and develop a high-performing team to innovate and implement advanced technologies, driving new product development from concept to market while enhancing engineering capabilities and fostering f...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $140K *

Lead the charge in designing and building scalable software solutions, owning features from concept to deployment while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams to enhance payment pro...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower teams by leading advanced engineering support initiatives, managing projects, and delivering high-quality solutions. Collaborate globally to solve complex customer issues while mentoring less...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Deliver advanced engineering support by leading a team to solve complex customer issues, ensuring high-quality solutions and collaboration across global teams while driving project success and custome...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare technology by developing and maintaining our Electronic Health Record platform using Ruby. Collaborate in an agile environment to deliver impactful...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex systems through expert Linux administration and automation. Engage in hands-on tasks while leveraging Python and C to enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate with teams to optimi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing innovative software solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance user experiences and drive application modernization while ensuring high-qualit...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $140K *

Contribute to the development of data processing pipelines for a groundbreaking astrophysics mission. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create algorithms and production-quality code, enhancing our un...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Deliver exceptional solutions as a technical partner in complex sales, leading discovery-led demos, maintaining demo environments, and ensuring seamless transitions to implementation for both core and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering tailored, technical solutions that drive sales success. Collaborate with teams to enhance demos, manage proposal responses, and ensure seamless implementation transitions...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and automating testing activities for HPC systems, ensuring reliability and performance. Collaborate with teams to validate software applications and infrastructure, driv...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the future of high-performance computing by planning, developing, and automating testing activities for software applications and infrastructure, ensuring reliability and operational readiness i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design and delivery of AI-driven applications, ensuring maintainability and security. Oversee initiatives from inception to rollout, coach teammates, and integrate solutions with core systems...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $114K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing embedded software for innovative products that enhance water quality and industrial safety, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quali...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $134K *

Champion innovative embedded software solutions, driving product development and enhancements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and performance in process analytical eq...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join us in enhancing manufacturing software solutions by maintaining and modernizing critical applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance and productivity in a dynamic e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Advance Air Force weapon system software development by leveraging your expertise in Agile environments. Collaborate with teams to analyze documentation, code, and processes, ensuring high-quality sol...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$155K - $165K *

Unlock your potential as you support the Air Force's modernization efforts through software engineering, collaborating across teams to enhance system performance and mission effectiveness in a dynamic...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $135K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing enterprise-wide IAM solutions, integrating diverse identity environments, and driving automation for secure access and governance across platforms while m...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Develop strong relationships with clients while managing HVAC projects, ensuring design accuracy and operational success. Oversee engineering evaluations, project documentation, and commissioning prog...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.