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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$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

$135K - $160K *

Architect the identity and access layer for a leading platform, designing fine-grained authorization systems that ensure security and efficiency for enterprise clients while collaborating with cross-f...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Transform enterprise security by leading the design and implementation of a robust identity and authorization system, ensuring secure access and governance for high-demand platforms while collaboratin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing a robust identity and authorization system for enterprise-level clients, ensuring secure access and governance across the Baseten platform while driving i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the identity and authorization framework for a leading platform, designing fine-grained access controls and credential systems to enhance enterprise security and governance while ensuring high p...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate the identity and authorization landscape by designing a robust access layer for enterprise systems. Lead projects that enhance security and streamline user workflows while ensuring scalabilit...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $129K *

Join us in enhancing our security landscape by engineering and optimizing cybersecurity solutions across multiple platforms, ensuring compliance and reliability while collaborating with diverse teams...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $130K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading the design and implementation of robust security solutions. Collaborate with IT and business teams to enhance network security, manage vulnerabilities, and...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Drive secure network segmentation by designing and managing compliant architectures. Leverage advanced security tools to ensure policy-driven connectivity across global environments while leading oper...

Georgia, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $120K *

Transform cloud security operations by enhancing AWS and Azure environments. Lead initiatives to secure cloud-native capabilities, manage incident responses, and collaborate with engineering teams to...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of automating workflows across teams by building AI agents using Claude and Microsoft Copilot. Collaborate with various departments to identify automation opportunities, ensuring securi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise data protection solutions, ensuring secure integration with applications. Collaborate with teams to optimize security practices and mentor junior engin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate data security by designing and implementing enterprise-level protection solutions. Collaborate with teams to integrate Protegrity, mentor junior engineers, and establish best practices for sec...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the future of electronic security engineering by designing, integrating, and sustaining advanced security systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance safety through innovative solutions and ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Lead the charge in enhancing a robust information security program, ensuring compliance with industry standards while managing risks and mentoring teams to protect data integrity and availability acro...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $125K *

Help us elevate our cybersecurity posture by leading technical efforts in sovereign security architecture, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and mentoring engineers to enhance our secu...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $125K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading technical efforts in sovereign security. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with global regulations, mentor engineers, and drive innovative soluti...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $140K *

Shape the future of security by leading efforts to protect and modernize a federal platform. Balance legacy system maintenance with the development of a secure cloud-based solution, ensuring complianc...

Fairfax, VARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $140K *

Lead the charge in securing a federal platform by managing vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance, and integrating security into modernization efforts. Collaborate with clients and teams to maintain sys...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$167K - $230K *

Empower the development of a robust security platform that safeguards products and customer data. Collaborate with teams to enhance security integration and improve service reliability through proacti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $160K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by engineering and deploying SOC technologies, ensuring seamless integration and operational readiness while enhancing detection capabilities and maintaining robust s...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $215K *

Transform security for millions by designing robust systems that protect creators. Engage in hands-on engineering to enhance authentication, fraud detection, and internal tools, ensuring a secure digi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing a modern digital life insurance platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create efficient, secure applications while driving software initiative...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$108K - $130K *

Champion security excellence by designing and maintaining robust systems that protect critical data and infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to implement scalable security solutions and automate i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.