Application Security Engineer Jobs

Explore Application Security Engineer jobs at companies seeking professionals to protect software throughout its development lifecycle. These roles focus on identifying and reducing application vulnerabilities, integrating security into engineering workflows, and helping teams build safer products. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.

What Application Security Engineers Do

Application Security Engineers assess software for security weaknesses and work with developers, architects, and security teams to address risks. Responsibilities may include code reviews, threat modeling, penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and building security checks into continuous integration and delivery pipelines. The exact scope varies by organization, product, and seniority.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience with secure software development, application security testing, and common web or API vulnerabilities. Familiarity with programming languages, cloud environments, DevSecOps practices, and security standards can be valuable. Strong communication skills also matter: engineers need to explain findings clearly and help product teams prioritize practical fixes.

Career Paths and Specializations

Application Security Engineers may specialize in product security, cloud application security, mobile security, security automation, or penetration testing. With experience, professionals can advance into senior or principal engineering roles, security architecture, product security leadership, or broader cybersecurity management.

Find Application Security Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Browse vetted Application Security Engineer opportunities and compare roles by responsibilities, location, and employer. Ladders focuses on professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find opportunities aligned with their skills and career goals.

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$134K - $201K *

Design and engineer identity governance solutions to ensure secure access across diverse environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement standards, automate workflows, and maintain...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Champion the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines, ensuring data integrity and availability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data workflows and enhance infrastructu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform identity and access management by executing daily operations, supporting AI tooling, and managing SaaS vendor administration. This role offers hands-on experience and a clear growth path tow...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Innovate and enhance software solutions in a dynamic SaaS environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications while driving continuous impro...

Puerto Rico, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $118K *

Elevate the quality of software by designing automated testing frameworks and integrating AI tools for enhanced efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth delivery of hig...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $225K *

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $229K *

Join us to protect our players and platforms from advanced cyber threats. As a key member of our security team, you'll actively identify, investigate, and respond to security incidents, ensuring robus...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $187K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$224K - $308K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $275K *

Join a team that's scaling innovative distributed systems across our platform, shaping technical frameworks, and driving organizational growth while collaborating with talented engineers in a dynamic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a senior engineer managing Active Directory services, ensuring security, availability, and recovery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support identity modernization...

Chicago, ILRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

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Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $270K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$206K - $283K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cybersecurity by designing, deploying, and supporting security technologies. Collaborate with clients to enhance their security posture while aligning with busi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior DevSecOps Engineer, driving operational excellence in Linux and DB2 administration. Collaborate across teams to enhance application performance and security in a full...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform cybersecurity practices by leading vulnerability management and penetration testing efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security controls, reduce risks, and ensure ro...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

Engineer application security solutions to enhance product safety and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring adherence...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$205K - $231K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Application Security Engineer do?question toggle

    An Application Security Engineer helps identify and reduce security risks in software. Typical work includes reviewing code and system designs, testing applications, modeling threats, prioritizing vulnerabilities, and partnering with developers to implement fixes.

  • What skills are commonly required for Application Security Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly value secure coding knowledge, application security testing, familiarity with web and API vulnerabilities, programming experience, and an understanding of cloud or DevSecOps environments. Communication and collaboration are also important.

  • What is the difference between application security and cybersecurity?question toggle

    Cybersecurity is a broad field covering the protection of systems, networks, data, and applications. Application security focuses specifically on protecting software and its development lifecycle, from design and coding through deployment and maintenance.

  • Do Application Security Engineers need to know how to code?question toggle

    Many roles expect candidates to read and review code and understand how software is built. The amount of hands-on coding varies, but programming knowledge can help engineers identify vulnerabilities and work effectively with development teams.

  • How can I find Application Security Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Application Security Engineer listings on Ladders, where vetted professional opportunities pay $100,000 or more. Review each posting for its salary details, qualifications, responsibilities, and location.