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 *

Build innovative technology solutions for Equity Portfolio Management. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance functionality and maintain high software quality, while leveraging modern practices and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by designing innovative material handling systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to create customized solutions, ensuring project success from concept to execution while enjoyin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$98K - $115K *

Elevate the mobile experience by designing and developing innovative software solutions across iOS and Android platforms. Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality, scalable, and secure applicatio...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $115K *

Optimize software development by designing, testing, and maintaining mobile applications for iOS and Android. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience while adhering to best practices in Ag...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of mobile software development. Collaborate on innovative solutions for iOS and Android platforms, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and secure applications that e...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to crafting innovative mobile solutions across iOS and Android. Take ownership of the full software development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and secure appl...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving the development of innovative mobile solutions across iOS and Android platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experiences while ensuring compliance and reliabilit...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $115K *

Elevate software development by designing, testing, and maintaining mobile solutions across iOS and Android platforms. Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality, secure, and scalable applications...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $115K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing mobile solutions across iOS and Android platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences while ensuring compliance and reliab...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $115K *

Grow innovative mobile solutions by designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software for iOS and Android platforms, ensuring optimal user experiences and adherence to best practices in Agi...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate production quality by supporting new line setups, optimizing inspection processes, and developing automated solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure equipment readiness and enhance yield th...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $155K *

Drive success by serving as the technical lead for enterprise clients, transforming high-level business goals into actionable implementations while collaborating across teams to ensure seamless onboar...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $85K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of automation by developing and implementing PLC and HMI systems. Collaborate with experienced engineers on real projects to enhance your skills and build a succe...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to develop innovative web applications that enhance operational efficiency and support the U.S. Air Force's mission. Bring your coding expertise and creativi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $121K *

Join our team to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, providing desktop support to clients both in-person and remotely. Your expertise will enhance operational efficiency and ensure seamless tec...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$121K - $218K *

Empower innovation by developing advanced security solutions using Golang/Python. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges and enhance product offerings in a high-traffic c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing by ensuring optimal automation systems performance, enhancing production efficiency, and maintaining compliance with safety and re...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $240K *

Accelerate your career by architecting and managing systems that deliver large data sets, collaborating with diverse teams to tackle real-world challenges that drive success for our clients and shape...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $182K *

Join a team that's redefining API management by designing and deploying scalable, secure solutions across hybrid cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise integ...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock the potential of your career as an Enterprise Applications Analyst, where you'll leverage your SAP ABAP skills to design, develop, and support SAP applications, enhancing business processes and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $158K *

Champion innovative electrical designs for energy and infrastructure projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams, tackle complex challenges, and ensure compliance while enhancing performance and efficiency...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Empower engineering excellence by leading platform initiatives that enhance developer productivity, streamline workflows, and foster collaboration across teams, driving impactful solutions and tooling...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Unlock the potential of automation solutions by analyzing client needs, crafting technical proposals, and collaborating with engineering to customize machine builds while delivering impactful presenta...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Elevate infrastructure management by designing and maintaining hybrid systems, ensuring compliance with federal standards, and providing technical support to enhance operational efficiency and moderni...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights for quality and reliability in semiconductor manufacturing. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and deploy advanced analytics and ma...

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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.