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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$289K - $500K+*

Lead security initiatives by shaping secure architecture, enhancing SDLC, and driving vulnerability response. Collaborate across teams to ensure robust product and application security for cloud and A...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of secure, full-stack applications that enhance security operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver maintainable software solutions, ensuring reliability and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$193K - $285K *

Join a team that's redefining security engineering by designing and delivering innovative, multi-domain security services. Collaborate across teams to enhance physical and cloud security, ensuring ope...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cloud security by conducting proactive reviews, managing complex incidents, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve detection and response mechanisms whil...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate software security by enhancing development processes, integrating robust security controls, and reducing vulnerabilities, while collaborating with engineering teams to balance security and inn...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development and operation of a cutting-edge Security Observability & Data Platform, enhancing endpoint security, threat detection, and incident response while driving innovation in security s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $153K *

Lead the enhancement and administration of enterprise endpoint security technologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize security processes and improve detection capabilities in a g...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $250K *

Drive detection and response initiatives in a dynamic corporate environment, enhancing security posture through hands-on engagement with SIEM, incident management, and proactive threat hunting to safe...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing network security across diverse environments. You'll implement, maintain, and troubleshoot critical network solutions while collaborating with senior engineer...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform web application security by enhancing WAF and edge protection platforms. Collaborate with teams to implement, tune, and troubleshoot security measures, ensuring robust application safety acr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$163K - $224K *

Innovate security solutions for mobile platforms by designing and implementing robust defenses against threats, leveraging deep expertise in ARM architectures, Android systems, and secure coding pract...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of data security by engineering and integrating solutions that enhance data governance and compliance across cloud and on-premises environments, collaborating with...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement cloud security solutions, leveraging your expertise in AWS, scripting, and SIEM tools to enhance incident response and mentor junior staff in a collaborativ...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing cloud security solutions. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance incident response and drive continuous improvement in cybersecurity practices at...

Herndon, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in enhancing engineering security for our SaaS platform. Collaborate with teams to identify risks, improve practices, and implement automation, ensuring secure development and robust v...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate mission-critical systems by supporting enterprise DevOps environments, driving automation, and collaborating with development teams to enhance operational efficiency in an Agile SAFe setting...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by safeguarding digital assets through proactive security operations, incident response, and vulnerability management. Collaborate with teams to enhance security measures and ensure c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $175K *

Elevate D2L's Application Security Program by refining security measures, collaborating with teams, and addressing risks. Utilize your expertise in security assessments and vulnerability management to...

Kitchener, ONRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $175K *

Innovate and enhance the Application Security Program by collaborating with teams to address security risks, perform assessments, and ensure compliance with industry standards, while driving continuou...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $145K *

Engage in the development of secure, high-quality software solutions that enhance healthcare data applications. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive innovation and operational efficiency while ensu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $211K *

Shape the future of security compliance automation by architecting and deploying robust backend services. Collaborate across teams to innovate solutions and enhance infrastructure security while drivi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud security by implementing and automating secure infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Drive best practices and enhance deployment efficiency while ensuring compliance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Optimize security in Azure and Microsoft cloud environments at scale. Lead the design and implementation of robust architectures, leveraging AI tools to enhance security practices while collaborating...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$231K - $265K *

Unlock potential by executing security operations, identifying threats, and developing automation to enhance incident response and security posture, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $310K *

Drive security innovation by shaping platform architecture and enhancing defenses against evolving threats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to instill secure practices while ensuring our custo...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.