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 - $225K *

Drive the design and implementation of secure networks for the DoD, collaborating with teams to meet evolving operational needs. Leverage your expertise in network security and engineering to deliver...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software delivery by owning the infrastructure that enables engineers to build, test, and release with confidence. Drive technical direction and enhance produc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in optimizing software delivery systems, enhancing developer productivity, and ensuring secure, reliable releases across multiple cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to shape in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $170K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise identity solutions by leading the design and implementation of IAM frameworks. Drive security initiatives, enhance operational efficiency, and mentor engineers...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $170K *

Transform enterprise security by leading IAM solutions across platforms like Okta and Microsoft Entra ID. Drive modernization initiatives, enhance access governance, and mentor engineers to elevate op...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$220K - $300K *

Drive security innovation by enhancing cloud infrastructure and product ecosystems. Collaborate cross-functionally to embed security practices, automate processes, and ensure compliance in a fast-pace...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $300K *

Optimize cloud security frameworks by embedding robust security practices across infrastructure and engineering teams, ensuring scalable, compliant, and secure environments while enhancing developer w...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $206K *

Join us to design and maintain robust security systems, conduct assessments, and enhance our cybersecurity posture. Collaborate with teams to ensure operational resilience and compliance while protect...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$193K - $285K *

Innovate security strategies for drone delivery systems, ensuring robust protection across hardware, software, and networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture and val...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Elevate global Windows Server security by planning, implementing, and enhancing infrastructure services. Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Innovate AI security solutions for enterprise clients by designing robust controls and collaborating cross-functionally. Drive the development of tools for customer support and explore emerging techno...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $120K *

Elevate your career by securing enterprise systems and hybrid infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security best practices, ensuring data protection and compliance acr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Transform security operations by managing and enhancing security solutions, investigating incidents, and supporting enterprise security architecture. Collaborate with teams to uphold security goals an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion security excellence by leading initiatives to enhance IT solutions, ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of information assets while driving secure business growth throug...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $120K *

Explore your expertise in cloud security by establishing robust controls and integrating security into AI/ML workflows. Collaborate across teams to enhance compliance and protect sensitive data in gov...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic security engineer, driving impactful initiatives to enhance security in complex SaaS environments. Collaborate with teams to protect sensitive data and mentor peer...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $142K *

Elevate security measures by leading vulnerability assessments and remediation efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze threats, enhance application security, and manage server inte...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$176K - $200K *

Unlock potential by partnering with product teams to embed security in software development. Drive secure practices, conduct reviews, and enhance security frameworks while addressing emerging threats...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize security practices throughout the DevOps lifecycle, ensuring secure deployment of IT infrastructure. Collaborate on complex projects, applying automation and continuous integration to enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a role focused on enhancing our external and cloud security by managing penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, ensuring the protection of vital assets against emergin...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Drive complex federal platform initiatives, enhancing security, compliance, and infrastructure through innovative engineering solutions and cross-functional leadership...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $195K *

Transform media processing workflows by providing expert application support, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring seamless operations across Windows and Linux environments while collaborating...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Help us design and secure our network and identity infrastructure across all sites, ensuring reliable connectivity and robust security. Collaborate with IT leadership and external partners to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$200K - $260K *

Join us to lead a vital Security Engineering team, enhancing product, infrastructure, detection, response, and compliance. Drive AI innovation and foster collaboration while managing a diverse group o...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion cloud security by designing and implementing robust controls across diverse environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to safeguard data and workloads while ensuring compliance and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.