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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$134K - $217K *

Transform cybersecurity by joining our dynamic engineering team to innovate, design, and develop cutting-edge features for next-gen firewalls, working collaboratively to tackle complex challenges and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $179K *

Lead the design and implementation of scalable AppSec processes, providing technical leadership and enhancing application security through automation and integration across enterprise tools and CI/CD...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of our cloud platform's reliability by applying software engineering principles. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance, automate operations, and ensure high availability...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as you innovate automated testing solutions for AWS infrastructures and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment confidence and streamline v...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in advancing cloud security engineering, optimizing hybrid-cloud solutions, and enhancing secure architectures. Drive technical recommendations and improvements while collaborating wit...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion security excellence by designing and implementing robust security controls across hybrid environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance overall protection and response cap...

CanadaRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale cloud security controls, ensuring operational readiness and compliance. Mentor engineers, influence best practices, and drive technical standards...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing enterprise-scale cloud security solutions. Collaborate across teams to elevate engineering standards, mentor peers, and drive technical direction while en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in cloud security engineering, leading technical design, mentoring teams, and driving enterprise-scale solutions. Shape security controls and influence best practi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $128K *

Transform secure software development practices by integrating security into the DevOps lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines, conduct risk assessments, and ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a pivotal Information Security Engineer role, defending key infrastructure through advanced threat defense, cloud security, and corporate compliance in a hybrid work environment...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $259K *

Transform security analysis by leading the development of a static analysis engine. Shape technical direction, mentor engineers, and drive initiatives that enhance code security and performance across...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $252K *

Shape the future of AI in cybersecurity by designing and delivering advanced LLM and agentic AI systems. Collaborate across teams to establish best practices, mentor engineers, and translate customer...

California, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading application security across the software development lifecycle. Drive security integration, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with sovereign requirements while enhanc...

2 days ago

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

$100K - $160K *

Champion application security across the software development lifecycle, embedding security practices into engineering and DevOps processes. Lead threat modeling, tool selection, and ensure compliance...

3 days ago

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

$100K - $180K *

Unlock potential by engineering robust security measures to protect sensitive information. Collaborate across teams to enhance security posture, conduct risk assessments, and implement best practices...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance security measures, protect sensitive data, and collaborate across departments. Drive initiatives in risk assessment and incident response while implementing best practic...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $135K *

Drive customer success by delivering technical solutions, supporting integrations, and optimizing deployments. Leverage strong problem-solving and communication skills to foster relationships and enha...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $247K *

Shape the future of AI governance by leading technical design and execution for scalable, secure systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate complex customer needs into innovative solutions f...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$193K - $257K *

Engage as a technical leader for AI Governance systems, driving design and reliability while translating enterprise needs into secure, compliant capabilities that enhance AI application deployment and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $220K *

Transform the identity security landscape by architecting innovative solutions that ensure secure access and governance for both human and non-human identities, leveraging AI-native engineering practi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $175K *

Unlock potential by developing robust network-oriented software using Rust. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance cybersecurity solutions while leveraging your expertise in networking and softwar...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Join us to enhance our cybersecurity posture by implementing and managing security technologies, collaborating across teams, and leveraging AI for improved threat detection and incident response in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate security protocols by leading a team in managing risk frameworks and system authorizations. Provide technical guidance and streamline processes for cloud and on-premises infrastructures, ensur...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $128K *

Unlock potential by leading the Tenable stack for a global network, ensuring robust vulnerability management and security across an Intelligence Community enterprise. Collaborate with a skilled team t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.