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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$81K *

Manage and enhance public health technology platforms, ensuring secure, reliable operations for local, state, and federal agencies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performan...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform healthcare through innovative AI deployments. As a key technical expert, you'll develop and implement cutting-edge systems that enhance clinical workflows and optimize patient interactions...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Drive the development of innovative web applications in a collaborative agile environment, ensuring high-quality delivery and performance tuning while adhering to best practices and standards. Join a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in transforming concepts into buildable systems by leveraging your expertise in applications engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver precise layouts, cost-effec...

Louisville, KYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $227K *

Develop and secure AI/ML evaluation infrastructure, ensuring robust testing and validation of systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security practices and methodologies, driving...

New Jersey, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and development of secure, scalable RESTful APIs and modern web applications, driving microservices solutions for healthcare platforms while ensuring compliance with industry standards...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $165K *

Join a team that's dedicated to proactively identifying and mitigating insider threats. Leverage your expertise in cyber investigations and threat hunting to protect critical data and enhance security...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$175K - $210K *

Innovate in AI research by driving cutting-edge projects in cybersecurity. Leverage your expertise in LLMs and model evaluation to translate complex challenges into actionable insights, collaborating...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $183K *

Drive developer productivity by enhancing test automation frameworks and CI pipelines. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality software delivery, optimize testing processes, and implement innovative...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion technical solution design and deployment readiness, translating customer needs into secure, scalable architectures. Collaborate with engineering and cybersecurity teams to ensure successful t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $175K *

Deliver seamless integration of security operations by managing vendor teams, mentoring embedded employees, and aligning strategies with client objectives while fostering communication and operational...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$131K - $190K *

Champion the design and optimization of scalable data pipelines and real-time ingestion frameworks, leading complex data initiatives while ensuring performance, reliability, and governance align with...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative software solutions by designing, developing, and testing systems-level software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet operational specifications and enhance SAP functionali...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$162K - $290K *

Elevate your career by shaping the technical direction of our Developer Experience team. Collaborate on cutting-edge AI coding tools and scalable infrastructures that enhance productivity across the e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving the adoption of AI security solutions through technical expertise and collaboration. Engage with customers and partners to ensure successful deployments and cultivate relat...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $260K *

Advance your career by driving the adoption of AI security solutions. Collaborate with sales teams, engage customers, and lead technical demonstrations to ensure successful deployments and cultivate r...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $260K *

Lead the technical execution of AI security solutions, partnering with sales teams to drive customer adoption and success. Engage with clients and partners, providing expertise in AI technologies and...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining AI security solutions by driving technical execution and customer success. Collaborate with sales engineers and partners to enhance adoption and deployment of innovative...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $165K *

Empower clients by leveraging technical expertise to demonstrate product value, cultivate relationships, and drive sales success through effective communication and strategic engagement with stakehold...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $301K *

Transform your career by leading a global cyber defense team, driving proactive strategies to mitigate risks and enhance security across diverse environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams t...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading software development initiatives and guiding a high-performing team. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure cohesive delivery and operational excellence in a...

Davenport, IARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Transform enterprise systems by designing scalable, multi-cloud Salesforce architectures. Lead implementation teams, ensuring high-quality solutions while collaborating with stakeholders to align tech...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $254K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at a leading software firm by owning the technical direction of AI-driven products. Collaborate across teams to establish standards, enhance workflows, and ensure safe, scalable ag...

Utah, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $222K *

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Eden Prairie, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.