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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$85K - $130K *

Drive application security by embedding best practices into the SDLC, conducting assessments, and collaborating with teams to protect sensitive data and AI capabilities. Own security challenges and en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $155K *

Drive enterprise security by providing expertise in web application vulnerabilities. Collaborate with teams to enhance security posture through proactive solutions, process automation, and effective c...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $155K *

Optimize enterprise security by providing expert solutions for web application vulnerabilities. Collaborate with development and security teams to enhance risk management practices and streamline secu...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $225K *

Advance security measures by leading penetration testing initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify vulnerabilities, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance the bank’s...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join our team as a Security Engineer, safeguarding applications and data through secure coding, vulnerability assessments, and proactive risk strategies while collaborating across development and DevO...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$77K - $202K *

Shape the future of cloud security by designing and implementing robust application security controls. Collaborate with teams to identify vulnerabilities and enhance protective measures across diverse...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $157K *

Join our team to shape the DevSecOps strategy and enhance application security across agile practices, collaborating with engineering teams to integrate security tools and improve processes for secure...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $150K *

Elevate your career by designing and enhancing enterprise-grade Security & Access Management solutions. Collaborate on scalable platforms that automate access provisioning and security controls in com...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise security solutions. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design and enhance scalable Security & Access Management platforms, leveraging modern technologies to...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with teams to enhance security measures, identify vulnerabilities, and implement effective solutions. Leverage your expertise in security consulting and development t...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing application security through innovative AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, remediate vulnerabilities, and ensure robust se...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $144K *

Champion the identification and mitigation of vulnerabilities in applications, APIs, and AI systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance security measures and drive remediation efforts while leveraging...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $144K *

Drive security excellence by conducting in-depth penetration testing and vulnerability assessments across diverse applications, including AI-driven technologies, while translating findings into action...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $144K *

Help us tackle complex security challenges by conducting in-depth penetration testing and vulnerability assessments across diverse applications, including AI-driven technologies. Join our team to enha...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Empower secure application development by influencing design, conducting code analysis, and performing penetration testing. Collaborate with teams to enhance security practices and maintain industry s...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of application security by leading secure design reviews, assessing technical flows, and establishing a Cloud Security Posture Management practice to enhance security across developme...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of application security by leading secure design reviews, assessing risks, and implementing robust security controls across cloud and DevOps environments. Collaborate with cross-f...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Architect secure application solutions by leading design reviews, assessing risks, and implementing security controls across cloud and DevOps environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in application security architecture, bridging engineering, DevOps, and cloud security. Drive secure design reviews, assess risks, and implement governance across CI/CD pipelines and c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining application security by bridging architecture, engineering, and cloud security. Lead secure design reviews, assess risks, and implement governance across CI/CD pipelines...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Transform the security landscape by leading application security initiatives, bridging architecture and engineering, and enhancing cloud security practices to safeguard technology environments and str...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and implementation of application security strategies, bridging architecture, DevOps, and cloud security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security controls and estab...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$118K - $152K *

Transform application security by owning project delivery, identifying risks, and collaborating with engineering teams. Drive secure design practices and contribute to incident response, ensuring robu...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing security documentation and consulting on architecture. Collaborate with teams to identify vulnerabilities, perform penetration testing, and implement security improvemen...

Plano, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Champion proactive privacy strategies by identifying, containing, and eliminating real-world threats through innovative solutions and collaborative engineering, ensuring robust security for products a...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   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.