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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$95K - $159K *

Transform the security landscape by designing and deploying advanced detection rules, optimizing telemetry architectures, and enhancing network visibility across diverse environments to safeguard crit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and enhancement of corporate security infrastructure, improving automation and maintaining strong security posture in a cloud environment. Collaborate with teams to implement controls...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in shaping security solutions across multiple domains, driving technical direction and collaboration to address complex security challenges and enhance risk management company-wide...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Champion security solutions across multiple domains, driving technical direction and collaboration to address complex security challenges company-wide. Influence risk management and ensure robust secu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Transform security solutions across multiple domains, driving technical direction and collaboration to address high-risk items and enhance Meta's security posture company-wide. Lead cross-functional t...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Transform your career by leading security solutions across multiple domains, driving technical direction, and influencing company-wide risk management strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of AI security by architecting secure AI systems, implementing robust controls, and collaborating across teams to enhance security posture and compliance in a rapidly evolving lan...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $282K *

Engineer a robust AI Security Governance framework, bridging regulatory mandates with technical architecture. Collaborate across teams to establish policies, evaluate risks, and ensure compliance in A...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform security operations by evaluating and optimizing enterprise and AWS-native security tools, ensuring effective integration and compliance with industry standards while enhancing overall secur...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$62K - $119K *

Join us to enhance software security for real-time sensor systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security principles and develop applications across various platforms, ensuring...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape innovative software solutions for trusted institutions, ensuring security and compliance while fostering a culture of rapid iteration and customer engagement. Collaborate closely with auditors a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$224K - $284K *

Champion vehicle security by leading efforts in embedded systems, threat modeling, and incident response. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure safe, secure automotive operations while shaping...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Drive security and compliance initiatives while building robust infrastructure. Join a dynamic DevOps team to enhance our cloud platform, automate processes, and ensure data protection for critical in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $150K *

Shape the future of network infrastructure by resolving complex challenges and optimizing security solutions while collaborating with DevOps. Embrace automation and enhance operational efficiency in h...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K - $202K *

Lead the charge in securing AI applications by collaborating with development teams, conducting code reviews, and creating automation tools to enhance security measures for millions of users...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$105K - $125K *

Elevate security operations by providing Level 2 support for enterprise tools. Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to enhance system health, resolve issues, and improve security posture through...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $110K *

Optimize security operations by providing Level 2 support for enterprise tools, enhancing system health, and collaborating with IT teams to resolve issues and improve security posture across the organ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our SaaS platform's security and reliability. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines and drive SRE principles, ensuring compliance and operational...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in building a secure, self-service developer sandbox on Azure, delivering non-persistent desktops and managing the entire stack from landing zone to golden image while ensuring complia...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $280K *

Unlock the potential of application security by leading innovative practices in threat modeling, secure coding, and vulnerability management, driving security initiatives across software development w...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by implementing and supporting critical security systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance security processes and tools in a dynamic environment focused on risk management...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $165K *

Optimize security systems and tools to enhance critical programs. Collaborate with teams to implement, maintain, and support security solutions in cloud environments, ensuring effective risk managemen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive security excellence by implementing and supporting critical security tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security systems in cloud environments, ensuring robust risk manage...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $238K *

Lead the charge in developing robust cloud security services, translating complex security signals into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture and dri...

5 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Elevate cybersecurity by designing and implementing robust security protocols, ensuring compliance across cloud infrastructure while managing IAM, PKI, and secrets management to protect fintech worklo...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.