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 *

Join a dynamic team to build secure CI/CD pipelines and modernize critical applications. Collaborate with developers and security partners to enhance delivery processes and support Agile methodologies...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $160K *

Champion cloud and application security by enhancing AWS practices, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement to ensure secure and compliant environments...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $200K *

Lead the charge in enhancing application and AI security practices across all development phases. Design security strategies, integrate innovative solutions, and mentor teams to ensure robust protecti...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing network security across diverse environments. In this hands-on role, you'll manage security tools, ensure compliance, and collaborate with engineering teams t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$130K - $155K *

Innovate mission-critical security systems by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Leverage your programming expertise in Java and Swift to deliver robust solutions while providing operational s...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$78K - $136K *

Unlock potential by driving application security operations, enhancing scanning capabilities, and collaborating across teams to ensure robust vulnerability management and incident response in a global...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $136K *

Join a team that's enhancing application security through innovative scanning and vulnerability management. Collaborate globally to optimize processes, support incident response, and drive continuous...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $136K *

Elevate your career by ensuring global operational coverage in application security. Collaborate across teams to enhance scanning capabilities and drive enterprise security solutions while supporting...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $136K *

Drive application security operations by executing scans, optimizing processes, and collaborating across teams to enhance vulnerability management and ensure robust security solutions for global appli...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining software security in semiconductor technology. As a Senior DevSecOps Engineer, you'll enhance product security, manage vulnerabilities, and collaborate across teams to en...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $195K *

Champion the evolution of CI/CD practices by enhancing GitLab platforms, automating security, and optimizing deployment workflows. Collaborate with teams to ensure robust software delivery and operati...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative DevOps practices to enhance software delivery and infrastructure management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability, scalability, and security while a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $124K *

Innovate cloud security solutions by automating controls across AWS, GCP, and Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security practices and ensure robust cloud operations while driv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$133K - $183K *

Pioneer the technical strategy for a foundational security platform, driving architectural alignment and measurable outcomes across engineering teams. Collaborate with leadership to enhance security s...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$158K - $238K *

Drive the technical strategy and architecture for a foundational security platform, ensuring alignment across teams and delivering impactful outcomes. Lead the design and implementation of core servic...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join us to lead security and compliance initiatives within a dynamic platform team. You'll leverage your expertise to enhance production infrastructure, ensuring robust protection and reliability for...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $310K *

Pioneer robust security measures by integrating them into development practices, enabling seamless scaling while ensuring the protection of data and infrastructure. Collaborate cross-functionally to b...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive enterprise security by leading offensive engagements, assessing vulnerabilities, and mentoring engineers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance defenses and produce actionable insig...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading offensive security engagements, coordinating Red Team efforts, and enhancing enterprise defenses through hands-on assessments and mentorship. Drive impactful security im...

2 weeks ago

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

$138K - $165K *

Empower our multi-cloud infrastructure by designing, building, and operating the network backbone. You'll lead architectural decisions and ensure seamless connectivity across diverse environments whil...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of the multi-cloud network infrastructure, designing and operating end-to-end solutions that empower engineering teams. Drive innovation in networking, security, and observability while...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of identity solutions by designing and implementing enterprise identity systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security, scalability, and oper...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative full-stack solutions for the DoD, enhancing knowledge management and collaboration through advanced applications and Microsoft 365 integration, while ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $247K *

Elevate application security by leading initiatives and shaping best practices across multiple programming languages, while collaborating with engineering teams to ensure that security is integrated a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of security engineering by embedding robust practices into development. Collaborate with engineers to enhance platform security, automate compliance, and build scalable tools that emp...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.