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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$166K - $220K *

Join us to build cutting-edge ML infrastructure for autonomous perception systems, enhancing training and data platforms across defense technology. Collaborate with engineering teams to innovate and o...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Drive the development of next-gen CLI tools and SDKs, enhancing API governance and automation. Collaborate on software distribution, telemetry, and integrations to elevate developer productivity acros...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Build innovative CLI tools and SDKs to enhance API governance and developer workflows. Drive software distribution and telemetry solutions while ensuring high-quality developer experiences across dive...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Innovate and shape the future of developer tooling by creating robust CLI applications and SDKs. Drive API governance and automation with AI-powered workflows, enhancing productivity across engineerin...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Join a team that's transforming developer productivity through innovative CLI tools and SDKs. Collaborate on building a next-gen API Review Agent platform that enhances software distribution, observab...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading the migration of complex data systems, ensuring data integrity and accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize technology stacks and optimize data proces...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape operational excellence by leading technical initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, enhance equipment reliability, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic production environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $139K *

Drive compatibility solutions for PV systems, providing pre-sales and after-sales support. Collaborate with internal teams and customers, leveraging expertise in PV technologies and simulations to enh...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $240K *

Unlock innovative solutions as a Principal Process Engineer, guiding mining and mineral processing projects. Collaborate with clients and teams to tackle complex challenges and influence key technical...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of cloud application development by modernizing MATLAB's architecture. Leverage your expertise to influence design decisions, mentor junior engineers, and deliver impactful enhancemen...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation in medical device development by leading projects, enhancing product offerings, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to transform concepts into prot...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of strategic accounts by leveraging your technical expertise to drive sales success. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful demos and solutions that enhance security operatio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $260K *

Join us to build and scale cutting-edge infrastructure systems. You will ensure high availability and reliability while collaborating across teams to optimize deployments, enhance monitoring, and supp...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join us to design and secure advanced cloud infrastructure for AI capabilities, influencing architecture decisions and guiding teams in a high-impact environment. Leverage your expertise in DevSecOps...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $290K *

Drive technical solution development and validation, integrating HPE hardware and software. Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise solutions, focusing on automatio...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation by applying AI and data-driven methods to enhance measurement workflows. Collaborate with engineers and customers to transform data into intelligent solutions, driving impactful res...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by applying AI and data-driven methods to enhance measurement workflows. Collaborate with engineers and customers to transform data into intelligent capabilities, driving innovation i...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Advance innovative AI solutions by collaborating with engineers and scientists to enhance measurement workflows, applying cutting-edge technologies to solve complex challenges in test and measurement...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation in software development by creating robust web-based solutions using the Microsoft stack. Collaborate within an agile team to enhance a logistics technology platform, ensuring quality...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing complex software applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance systems, provide technical support, and ensure adherence to industry standards while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex software applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance systems, provide technical support, and ensure adherence to industry standards whil...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $102K *

Engineer innovative software solutions by designing, coding, and testing complex applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance systems, provide technical support, and ensure adherence to industry st...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by designing and implementing complex software applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance systems, provide technical support, and ensure adherence to industry standards while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $165K *

Support innovative retail solutions as a Lead Software Engineer, collaborating on end-to-end solution delivery using AI-driven tools and driving Agile methodologies. You'll develop high-impact feature...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $170K *

Unlock your potential by developing Python-based microservices for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data processing capabilities and deliver reliable s...

Bethesda, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.