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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$160K - $240K *

Unlock potential by leading the Cyber Security efforts for High Performance Computing environments. Drive security design, implementation, and automation while collaborating across teams to enhance ou...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Engineer secure identity solutions across Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, and Active Directory. Collaborate with teams to enhance authentication, lifecycle management, and access governance while implementi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$121K - $166K *

Advance your career by leading the design and implementation of robust network security solutions. Oversee security operations, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance while enhancing organ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $135K *

Transform the future of software engineering by leading DevSecOps initiatives, driving modernization, and mentoring teams to deliver secure, high-quality solutions in a dynamic government environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Champion the evolution of network security through SASE implementation and management, ensuring reliable access and optimized performance across our global infrastructure while collaborating with cros...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$83K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing data security through proactive monitoring, incident investigation, and policy maintenance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to protect sensitive infor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $105K *

Lead the charge in safeguarding sensitive data by managing DLP operations, investigating incidents, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data protection strategies across various e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of security by leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance detection and response capabilities. Collaborate with teams to identify risks, develop automation, and strengthen in...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of security by leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance incident detection and response capabilities. Collaborate with diverse teams to identify risks, develop automation, and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance incident detection and response capabilities, leveraging expertise in security engineering and risk management to protect critical assets against complex t...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $300K *

Drive the evolution of secure identity platforms by leading initiatives that enhance authentication and authorization systems, ensuring a seamless experience for users and developers while collaborati...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $240K *

Shape the future of security by leading initiatives to protect complex products, cloud platforms, and critical infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to mitigate risks and strengthen security practi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Drive security initiatives across products and cloud platforms, collaborating with engineering and infrastructure teams to reduce risks and enhance security practices, ensuring secure design and incid...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Lead key security initiatives, enhancing product and platform security by collaborating with cross-functional teams to minimize risks through assessments, incident responses, and strategic security im...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$64K - $147K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing secure computing platforms and networks. You'll install, maintain, and optimize infrastructure while ensuring reliability and performance, all while supportin...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$267K - $297K *

Drive the evolution of enterprise security by architecting scalable solutions that protect corporate environments. Collaborate across teams to enhance security posture and implement innovative strateg...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$267K - $297K *

Shape the future of enterprise security by architecting scalable solutions that protect corporate environments. Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance security posture, reduce vulnerabilities, a...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$267K - $297K *

Lead the evolution of enterprise security by architecting scalable solutions that protect corporate environments. Collaborate across teams to enhance security posture, reduce risks, and implement inno...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$190K - $240K *

Pioneer robust security practices across diverse platforms and products. Collaborate with engineering teams to identify vulnerabilities and enhance risk management. Build equitable and effective secur...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the evolution of AI-driven security by architecting intelligent systems that enhance vulnerability detection and remediation. Collaborate across teams to integrate advanced AI capabilities in...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of AI security by designing and integrating robust security infrastructure for a dynamic AI ecosystem, ensuring reliability and performance while collaborating with cross-functional t...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$209K - $238K *

Help us architect and build high-performing mobile applications for millions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and optimize user experiences while mentoring the next gener...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to safeguarding sensitive health information while enhancing security across cloud and application environments. As a Senior Security Engineer, you'll design and implement...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join us to drive security governance, risk, and compliance programs across cloud, SaaS, and identity management. Collaborate with teams to enhance security posture, manage risks, and ensure compliance...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to innovate cloud solutions for federal programs, leveraging AWS and Kubernetes. Your expertise will drive CI/CD practices, security compliance, and observability, enhancing efficiency...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.