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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$110K - $130K *

Inspire your career by joining a dynamic team focused on mobile automation, designing frameworks and enhancing test coverage for iOS and Android apps. Collaborate closely with engineering and product...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive automation and support mission-critical systems in a collaborative DevOps environment. Engage with development teams to enhance cloud infrastructure and streamline CI/CD practices, ensuring oper...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$50K - $175K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by providing expert architectural leadership, integrating advanced security measures for complex enterprise systems, and advising on risk management across critical a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $155K *

Empower sales teams by providing technical expertise and support during product evaluations, collaborating to close deals, and onboarding clients with a focus on cloud security solutions and customer...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $226K *

Lead the design and implementation of advanced security solutions, driving technical direction for privileged access management and identity security across complex environments. Collaborate with cros...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Champion the automation of IT system integration by designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, enhancing deployment processes in secure environments while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to d...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize IT system integration by designing automated CI/CD pipelines, enhancing deployment processes in secure environments. Collaborate with teams to implement innovative solutions that meet stringe...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $129K *

Drive application security excellence by assessing vulnerabilities and emulating threats. Collaborate with teams to enhance secure development practices and validate security controls, ensuring robust...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $129K *

Explore application security and threat emulation to enhance cybersecurity. Collaborate extensively with developers and security teams to assess risks and improve secure software practices through tes...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative solutions by bridging engineering and sales, providing technical expertise in application design, proposal development, and customer engagement to drive successful project outcomes...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI security by implementing robust controls and automation. Collaborate across teams to secure AI platforms, enhance identity management, and optimize network security, ensuring a...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Lead the charge in securing AI platforms by implementing robust security controls, enhancing automation, and ensuring compliance throughout the lifecycle of AI systems. Collaborate across teams to for...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead firewall policy initiatives, ensuring secure connectivity and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize network security and drive continuous improvem...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing enterprise firewall governance by coordinating a skilled team, optimizing policies, and ensuring secure connectivity across applications and networks while driving continu...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Transform embedded security with your expertise in TrustZone and TEE. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that push the limits of semiconductor technology while ens...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $232K *

Join a team that's enhancing cloud security by managing application security assessments, guiding teams, and implementing robust security controls across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments to combat ev...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$99K - $232K *

Unlock potential by leading application security initiatives across cloud environments. Guide teams in identifying vulnerabilities, implementing security controls, and delivering client-focused soluti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$99K - $232K *

Optimize security across cloud environments by leading teams in application security assessments, designing controls, and managing risk assessments to address evolving cyber threats and vulnerabilitie...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$99K - $232K *

Lead your career by managing application security initiatives across cloud environments. Oversee teams, enhance security measures, and deliver tailored solutions to address evolving cyber threats whil...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$99K - $232K *

Champion application security by leading teams to enhance cloud security, assess vulnerabilities, and implement robust controls across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments, ensuring alignment with client...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$99K - $232K *

Drive security excellence by leading application security initiatives across cloud environments, guiding teams in vulnerability assessments, and implementing robust security controls to protect client...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$99K - $232K *

Drive security innovation by leading teams in enhancing cloud application security. Oversee assessments, design controls, and mentor talent while addressing evolving cyber threats in a dynamic advisor...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$99K - $232K *

Champion security excellence by leading teams in enhancing cloud application security, conducting assessments, and implementing robust controls to mitigate risks and vulnerabilities across diverse env...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$99K - $232K *

Lead application security initiatives by overseeing assessments and designing robust security controls across cloud environments, ensuring alignment with client needs and evolving cyber threats while...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$99K - $232K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cloud security by managing application security assessments, guiding teams, and implementing robust security controls across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments to mitigate...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.