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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$77K - $163K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by developing and delivering robust solutions. Collaborate across departments to implement high-level architectures, ensuring seamless support for diverse workloads whil...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in automating and scaling network infrastructure across diverse global datacenters, enhancing performance and security while collaborating with engineering teams to implement robust so...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise AI deployments by designing, building, and enhancing systems that drive significant business results while fostering strong partnerships with customers and engineering teams...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$84K - $124K *

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $231K *

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading our platform engineering efforts, enhancing infrastructure, security, and CI/CD processes. Drive innovation and reliability as you build scalable solutions that empower pro...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$206K - $242K *

Transform external attack capabilities by developing scalable workflows and automating reconnaissance processes. Drive innovation in offensive security, mentor teammates, and contribute to a high-impa...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $179K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $182K *

Join a dynamic team as you leverage your pre-sales expertise to empower SMB/Commercial customers in cloud security. Deliver impactful demonstrations and training while collaborating with account execu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $309K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$209K - $273K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$199K - $230K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $168K *

Pioneer application modernization efforts by leading agile teams, driving technical outcomes, and enhancing developer experiences. Collaborate with clients to deliver measurable business results while...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $251K *

Transform the future of public sector security by leading technical sales, engaging with Federal entities, and driving innovative solutions for Zero Trust transformations through expert guidance and c...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $154K *

Drive security excellence by managing vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance, and maintaining system integrity. Collaborate with teams to remediate findings and uphold NIST standards in a hands-on techn...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$148K - $201K *

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $198K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.