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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$130K - $164K *

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California, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $190K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $170K *

Partner with us to enhance our cybersecurity posture by leading attack surface management initiatives, identifying vulnerabilities, and driving remediation strategies that align with business risk and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $165K *

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $157K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Software Developer, designing and integrating critical applications for national security. Collaborate cross-functionally while leveraging your expertise in software...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

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Raleigh, NCRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $215K *

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1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $165K *

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative web and cloud applications. In this role, you'll lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver hi...

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$135K - $160K *

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Berkeley, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $131K *

Empower your career with a role focused on designing and automating secure cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS and Azure, collaborating with teams to deliver scalable services and enhance operat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $160K *

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$118K - $125K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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Texas, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

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Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$349K - $437K *

Lead and innovate the global Cyber Defense organization, enhancing security posture through proactive threat identification, incident response, and strategic planning while collaborating with senior l...

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Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $120K *

Drive impactful security assessments by planning and executing infrastructure penetration tests, cloud security evaluations, and adversary simulations. Collaborate with teams to enhance methodologies...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $200K *

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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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.