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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$149K - $168K *

Shape and implement robust architecture, lead engineering delivery, and establish operational standards in a hands-on role. Collaborate across teams to translate complex requirements into actionable t...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate our go-to-market systems by architecting and building a robust platform that integrates Salesforce, billing, and product data. Lead automation efforts and mentor a growing engineering team to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the development of agentic AI systems, collaborating with engineers and product teams to design, build, and maintain AI features that enhance customer experiences in a regulated financia...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Empower your career by building innovative agentic AI systems that enhance financial services. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, implement, and maintain AI features while gaining hands-on exp...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $121K *

Develop advanced HVAC solutions by leading complex application projects, collaborating with teams, and mentoring engineers. Drive technical excellence and support strategic sales initiatives to optimi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $121K *

Lead the charge in delivering advanced HVAC solutions by managing complex application projects, collaborating with teams, and mentoring engineers to ensure optimal system performance and customer sati...

Redmond, ORRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$230K - $340K *

Champion the future of identity verification by building a cryptographic identity substrate for AI agents, ensuring secure transactions and trust in agentic commerce. Collaborate with a dynamic team t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive the engineering and lifecycle management of aviation weather systems, ensuring accurate meteorological data for safe flight operations. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes and enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$149K - $359K *

Develop resilient distributed systems to enhance our cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges and drive high-impact technical initiatives, ensuring si...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the reliability and performance of rugged electronic products through comprehensive testing and validation. Collaborate across disciplines to drive innovation...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $120K *

Unlock potential by developing and enhancing complex software systems. Collaborate with teams to analyze requirements, debug software, and integrate solutions in a dynamic environment focused on innov...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative product design and integration solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs in fluid flow systems. Ensure manufacturability and optimize designs while m...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and enhancing backend APIs and services that streamline operations and improve patient experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, automated...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $119K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of software development, engaging in research, design, and implementation of innovative applications and services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliv...

3 days ago

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

$220K - $228K *

Pioneer the architecture of a cutting-edge ads and martech platform, leading teams in building scalable systems, ensuring performance, and driving migration strategies while maintaining hands-on codin...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $108K *

Transform site development and infrastructure projects by leading design and analysis. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, manage schedules, and mentor junior engineers while delivering innov...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$108K - $130K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic role that leverages your extensive software engineering expertise to drive innovative solutions and enhance program effectiveness in a collaborative environment...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $158K *

Lead the charge in designing and governing enterprise applications that align with business goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive modernization and deliver scalable, secure solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform application deployment by collaborating with teams to streamline processes, enhance automation, and ensure high-quality releases across environments while mentoring junior members and drivin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $95K *

Engineer innovative HVAC solutions as part of a dynamic team. Leverage your engineering expertise to drive design, analysis, and project execution while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating ac...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by leading the development of innovative software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and drive efficiencies using modern technologie...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to design innovative power supplies for various applications. Collaborate on engineering challenges, develop systems, and enhance customer satisfaction through meaningful contribut...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $264K *

Shape the future of scalable software solutions by leading design and development efforts. Mentor teams, drive innovation, and ensure performance while collaborating across functions to align technolo...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $264K *

Elevate software innovation by leading the design of scalable solutions. Mentor teams, drive best practices, and ensure performance while collaborating across functions to align technology with busine...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $264K *

Champion the design and development of scalable software solutions while mentoring teams. Leverage cloud technologies and system architecture expertise to drive innovation, ensuring performance, secur...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.