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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$91K - $187K *

Pioneer innovative network solutions by designing, deploying, and optimizing scalable cloud infrastructure. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance performance and reliability while managing complex...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $187K *

Drive the design and development of scalable network solutions for cloud infrastructure. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects while ensuring network integrity and perfor...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $187K *

Engineer scalable network solutions for next-gen cloud infrastructure. Collaborate in a dynamic team to design, deploy, and optimize complex distributed systems while managing multiple projects in a f...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $187K *

Unlock your potential as you design and deploy scalable network solutions for cloud infrastructure. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, manage multiple projects, and enhance your skills while contri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion the architectural direction of our revenue tech stack, leading complex integrations and customizations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that enhance prod...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$75K - $90K *

Engineer innovative solutions in a collaborative team, focusing on device fabrication, root cause analysis, and characterization of novel display systems to enhance performance and scalability...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $160K *

Lead and coordinate engineering projects in pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring compliance and successful execution from design to startup while managing multidisciplinary teams and promoting safet...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by engaging in product life cycle management, from design to support. Collaborate on testing and documentation, ensuring quality and compliance while assisting customer support and tr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of Field Service Management solutions in the utilities and energy sectors, while mentoring a high-performing team to deliver exceptional clien...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$175K - $215K *

Analyze user requirements and system architectures to develop specifications, guide design activities, and ensure technical integrity in system engineering. Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $215K *

Help us shape the future by developing and managing system requirements and documentation for complex operations. This role involves technical leadership, integration, and collaboration with stakehold...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Pioneer a high-performing engineering team, driving the design and evolution of critical backend systems for a leading iPaaS platform. Collaborate across functions to ensure delivery excellence while...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing engineering team focused on backend systems. Drive execution of complex software initiatives while fostering collaboration and technical excellence in a...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Collaborate with top engineers to enhance build systems and performance at scale. Tackle complex challenges in real-time and contribute to open-source projects, driving innovation within our cloud-bas...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate developer efficiency by tackling complex challenges in build systems and compilers, contributing to open-source projects, and enhancing performance for global tech companies through innovative...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join our team to enhance developer efficiency by optimizing build systems and compilers. You'll collaborate with experts on innovative open-source projects, tackle scalability challenges, and drive th...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing network solutions and delivering exceptional support. This role requires a proactive Network Engineer to troubleshoot, document, and enhance client systems w...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional network support. As a Network Engineer, you'll tackle technical challenges, enhance client systems, and collaborate with teammates to drive innov...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $155K *

Take ownership of product execution and strategy for a cutting-edge financial data platform, focusing on data ingestion, reporting, automation, and AI-driven workflows to enhance user experience and o...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by configuring and maintaining innovative conversational solutions. Collaborate to translate business needs into engaging user experiences while ensuring se...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer robust backend services and cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability and security. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions in a dynamic environment, while driving improve...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Software Engineer, driving backend services and cloud infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions while enhancing your skills in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of backend services and cloud infrastructure. Leverage your expertise in Go, Python, and AWS to build scalable solutions while collaborating across teams to deliv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $195K *

Join us to lead a dynamic Sprint Team, guiding technical direction and ensuring code quality while mentoring developers and driving cloud-native, AI-augmented solutions that align with architectural s...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $104K *

Join a dynamic team to lead customer-driven projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Drive results, ensure quality, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver successful product changes o...

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  •   Less than 5 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.