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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$132K - $237K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and implement global security compliance frameworks, driving enterprise-wide initiatives and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards across complex cloud environmen...

Cambridge, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive the design, build, testing, and support of applications, ensuring optimal functionality and user satisfaction while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance workflows and resolve co...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$227K *

Join a team that's building innovative software solutions and APIs, enhancing customer experiences through reliable backend services and integrations. Collaborate in a dynamic environment focused on q...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $170K *

Execute enterprise-scale Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategies, driving automation and collaboration across engineering teams. Design and build reusable infrastructure solutions to enhance operation...

Arizona, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $205K *

Lead the charge in cybersecurity governance and risk management consulting. Drive client engagements, develop security frameworks, and mentor teams while ensuring alignment with industry standards and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$104K - $153K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K *

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2 weeks ago

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$69K - $107K *

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $132K *

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team that delivers technical solutions and support for cloud environments. Engage in software implementations, migrations, and training while ensuring high standa...

Gainesville, FLRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join our dynamic engineering team to develop scalable software solutions that enhance platform functionality and performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality code and...

Calgary, ABRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Champion data innovation by leading a skilled engineering team to enhance our enterprise data platform. Drive architectural excellence and streamline processes across Azure and Microsoft Fabric, ensur...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading security and compliance initiatives in a dynamic healthcare SaaS environment. Drive key programs, manage audits, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure regula...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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Savannah, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $166K *

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

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CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $184K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $220K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$320K - $405K *

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

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Orlando, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $227K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

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.