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 - $161K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud IT by designing secure, scalable systems. Collaborate across the organization to implement innovative solutions and drive operational excellence, leverag...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $105K *

Elevate quality standards by driving risk mitigation and improvement initiatives within aerospace manufacturing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and excellence in every...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$202K - $274K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise finance through AI. Collaborate closely with customers to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring measurable business impact while driving innovation in automatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$202K - $274K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and deploy AI-driven solutions, enhancing enterprise finance operations. Collaborate closely with customers and internal teams to deliver impactful automation and driv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$108K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading cloud technology projects, enhancing Azure infrastructure, and mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure secure, compliant deployments while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading cloud technology projects, developing automation scripts, and ensuring secure Azure infrastructure. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive compliance and mentor junior t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance IT services for federal law enforcement, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of critical systems. Drive operational improvements and support mission-critical te...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $170K *

Join a team that's enhancing IT services for federal law enforcement. As a Systems Engineer, you'll support mission-critical operations, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of advanced techno...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $131K *

Join a dynamic team as you support engineering projects, collaborating across functions to ensure successful execution. This entry-level role offers opportunities for growth while applying your techni...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $320K *

Champion high-performance embedded firmware development for automotive platforms, driving architectural decisions and ensuring compliance with safety standards while leading hardware bring-up and syst...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $234K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and integration of advanced systems for national security. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define architectures, ensure interoperability, and guide t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$119K - $194K *

Champion innovative materials solutions by analyzing failures, supporting engineering teams, and leading investigations to enhance product quality and performance. Collaborate across departments to dr...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Join our team as you implement change requests and troubleshoot connectivity issues. You'll work with advanced networking technologies, ensuring seamless operations and customer satisfaction while par...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to drive customer success and revenue growth. Leverage technical expertise and business acumen to address client challenges, demonstrate solutions, and nurture relat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$65K - $104K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing manufacturing processes by resolving production issues, establishing standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to ensure quality and efficienc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of IT solutions by designing and implementing scalable, secure architectures using Microsoft Azure. Collaborate with stakeholders and lead development teams to deliver innovative solu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $125K *

Lead the charge in designing and validating innovative electrical systems. Collaborate across teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues while providing exceptional support to customers and dr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $104K *

Engineer innovative full stack solutions, leveraging enterprise APIs and microservices. Collaborate on real-time data ingestion and cloud deployment, driving efficiency and quality in software develop...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $118K *

Innovate robust software solutions by leveraging full stack development expertise, focusing on enterprise APIs, microservices, and cloud technologies to enhance system performance and scalability in a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $187K *

Grow your career with a hands-on Engineering Manager role leading a dynamic team to enhance an AI-powered healthcare hiring platform, ensuring quality, reliability, and innovation across multiple tech...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to bridge customer needs and engineering solutions. You'll provide technical expertise, troubleshoot challenges, and drive product improvements in a collaborative environment, ensu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate technical excellence in installations by enabling partners and installers through training, troubleshooting, and design reviews. Drive quality standards and reduce warranty costs while collabo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on delivering innovative software solutions. As a key contributor, you'll develop, maintain, and enhance applications while collaborating with cross-functi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join our dynamic team as you develop innovative software solutions, enhance existing applications, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business success. Your expertise will shape the...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $250K *

Engineer robust infrastructure to enhance our financial ecosystem. Drive automation, scale systems, and ensure high performance for critical trading APIs. Join our small team to make visible contribut...

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  •   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.