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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$86K - $126K *

Shape the future of critical power solutions by leading proposal development, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring project accuracy for UPS systems. This role involves technical lia...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $126K *

Lead the charge in developing technical proposals for UPS systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate project specifications and cost estimates while maintaining strong custo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $126K *

Drive the development of technical proposals for UPS systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and compliance. Engage with customers and project teams to deliver high-quali...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $126K *

Drive project success by interpreting specifications, creating proposals, and collaborating with teams to deliver UPS systems solutions. Engage with clients and ensure accurate project documentation w...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's transforming simulation infrastructure for speed and reliability. You'll enhance systems across compute, networking, and data pipelines, driving performance and efficiency for engin...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and development of applications for sales and marketing, enhancing digital experiences through hands-on leadership and technical expertise in CMS, CRM, and eCommerce platforms while e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Drive customer success as a Technical Customer Lead by owning account strategy, managing relationships, and collaborating with teams to ensure optimal product usage in autonomy initiatives, impacting...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading engineering teams to develop scalable software solutions. Collaborate with leadership to shape strategies, oversee API integrations, and drive innovation in a dynamic envir...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of technology, where you'll innovate and develop cutting-edge software solutions. Collaborate with talented engineers in a dynamic environment that fosters cr...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$97K - $166K *

Engineer innovative solutions in semiconductor applications, driving product adoption and optimization. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer processes and deliver impactful results through exper...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of EDA tools for global electronics leaders. Leverage your microelectronics expertise to drive innovation and provide exceptional support throughout the customer...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as an Application Engineering Supervisor, leading engineers in delivering innovative digital solutions. Drive technical excellence and foster collaboration to enhance user experien...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Develop and optimize technical strategies to support carbon technology sales, enhancing customer applications and expanding market opportunities through collaboration with engineering and sales teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Empower progress at the forefront of lubrication solutions. In this collaborative role, you will translate customer needs into effective designs, manage projects, and enhance equipment performance whi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team, ensuring compliance and efficiency while driving technical excellence. Collaborate across departments to deliver innovative solutions and fos...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative software solutions through automated testing and agile collaboration. Leverage your expertise in Java/Python and AWS to drive impactful projects in a dynamic envi...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Optimize software solutions by implementing automated tests and collaborating with system engineers in an agile environment, leveraging AWS cloud technologies to enhance functionality and efficiency...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Support the execution of complex engineered projects from conception to completion, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver customized solutions in industrial power distribution and control systems...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by designing robust, customer-driven solutions while leading cross-functional teams. Embrace a role that combines design, analysis, and customer engagement with opportunities for i...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by building core product experiences as a founding engineer. Collaborate closely with product and design teams, own projects from inception to launch, and shape the engineering cultur...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by managing adhesive projects from concept to launch, providing technical support and guidance to customers. Collaborate across teams while traveling 60% of the time to ensure success...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Contribute to the validation and troubleshooting of advanced server systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer support and improve documentation processes for cutting-edge...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Champion technical excellence by providing expert support for server systems and workstations. Collaborate with sales and service teams to resolve complex product issues, ensuring customer satisfactio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by delivering expert technical support and innovative solutions for computer servers and workstations. Collaborate with sales teams and customers to troubleshoot complex issues while...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform networking solutions by providing expert technical support on switch products. Collaborate with diverse teams to resolve issues and optimize customer experiences while enhancing documentatio...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   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.