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 - $115K *

Deliver impactful vulnerability management solutions by supporting and enhancing security platforms. Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot, automate, and improve processes, ensuring robus...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform vulnerability detection by leveraging innovative technology and research. Join a team dedicated to crafting detection logic to identify critical vulnerabilities, ensuring clients stay one st...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engineer robust security solutions for sensitive systems, defining architecture and compliance. Lead efforts in application and cloud security, ensuring protection for AI workflows while driving SOC 2...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$191K - $293K *

Drive the design and development of scalable backend services, ensuring reliable data delivery from Tanium to external systems. Mentor engineers and shape technical direction while enhancing observabi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$191K - $293K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data integration by designing and building scalable backend services. Lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and ensure reliable data delivery to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer cybersecurity needs into scalable solutions by partnering with sales teams. Lead discovery, develop architectures, and support opportunities from qualification to close, ensuring al...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $215K *

Partner with us to drive cybersecurity solutions by engaging with clients, assessing their needs, and designing scalable architectures. Collaborate with sales and technical teams to ensure effective i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage as a trusted advisor in cybersecurity, collaborating with sales teams to identify customer needs, develop scalable solutions, and lead technical discussions, ensuring alignment between security...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer cybersecurity needs into scalable solutions by collaborating with sales teams and leading technical discussions. Leverage your expertise to design architectures, support presentatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape cybersecurity solutions by collaborating with sales teams and clients to identify needs, develop architectures, and deliver tailored recommendations. Leverage your expertise to drive technical v...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to cybersecurity solutions by partnering with sales teams to assess customer needs, develop scalable architectures, and deliver technical presentations. Engage with stakeholders to ensure e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $215K *

Champion cybersecurity solutions by collaborating with sales teams to assess customer needs, design scalable architectures, and deliver impactful presentations, ensuring alignment between technology a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $181K *

Lead the charge in advancing security across product lifecycles by integrating DevSecOps practices, automating security testing, and enhancing cloud governance to ensure secure, scalable, and complian...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $248K *

Unlock potential by enhancing security for AI applications and infrastructure. Lead threat modeling, implement secure frameworks, and build scalable tooling to mitigate vulnerabilities, ensuring a rob...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $151K *

Champion security integration in software development by collaborating with teams to identify vulnerabilities, enhance application security, and implement risk-based recommendations throughout the sof...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $151K *

Engage with development teams to enhance application security, identify vulnerabilities, and integrate security practices throughout the software lifecycle. Leverage your expertise to support DevSecOp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $151K *

Transform application security by partnering with development teams to identify vulnerabilities, integrate security practices, and enhance DevSecOps. Leverage your expertise to perform threat modeling...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $151K *

Elevate your career by integrating security into software development. Collaborate with teams to identify vulnerabilities, enhance application security, and implement DevSecOps practices, ensuring rob...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $151K *

Elevate security practices by partnering with development teams to integrate robust application security measures, perform threat modeling, and enhance DevSecOps processes, ensuring secure software de...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $151K *

Champion application security by partnering with development teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities, integrate security practices, and enhance the software development lifecycle through effec...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with clients to architect and deploy advanced security solutions, focusing on Next-Gen SIEM and AI Detection. Provide hands-on expertise, manage multiple engagements, and drive customer su...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $145K *

Drive your career with a Senior DevSecOps Engineer role, bridging database engineering and secure platform architecture. Collaborate with teams to design, automate, and maintain scalable environments...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of advanced network security solutions across a large enterprise environment, enhancing security posture and resilience while guiding a team o...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $225K *

Architect innovative solutions for Layer 7 security and proxy systems, driving technical leadership and modernizing codebases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance ZIA proxy architecture...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the security of our systems by engineering robust controls for endpoints and email. Collaborate with teams to enhance security posture, ensuring compliance and protecting sensitive data in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.