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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$86K - $101K *

Lead the charge in developing Python-based automation and AI solutions for Cyber Threat Intelligence, collaborating with analysts and stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and modernize secur...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $101K *

Empower the Cyber Threat Intelligence team by developing Python automation and AI-driven solutions. Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to modernize tools and enhance operational efficiency thr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $101K *

Transform Cyber Threat Intelligence operations by developing Python automation and AI-driven solutions. Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to create scalable technical solutions that enhance s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $101K *

Unlock your potential as an Information Security Engineer, developing Python automation and AI solutions to enhance Cyber Threat Intelligence operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to create scalab...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Pioneer innovative endpoint detection solutions, enhancing security for vast systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to develop robust software that safeguards production environments while addres...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$178K - $226K *

Innovate security solutions by owning the threat model and engineering deliverables. Collaborate across components to ensure secure design, focusing on hardware attestation, encrypted workloads, and i...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading IT security initiatives, assessing risks, and driving remediation efforts across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture and...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$227K - $241K *

Elevate software deployment efficiency by managing complex integrations and updates across high-performance computing environments, ensuring security and compliance while leading technical escalations...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing network security by assessing vulnerabilities, monitoring alerts, and collaborating with infrastructure teams to mitigate risks across various technologies an...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$238K - $322K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI in security. Lead the technical vision for LLMs and agentic systems, driving innovation and mentoring talent while optimizing performance across multiple pr...

California, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leveraging your mainframe security expertise to drive vulnerability management projects, enhance security assessments, and implement z/OS hardening initiatives while collaborati...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Support client interactions by leading technical discussions, conducting live demos, and driving failure analysis. Leverage your expertise in hardware and optics to enhance product feedback and ensure...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $99K *

Transform security operations by monitoring, investigating, and responding to vulnerabilities across systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance cybersecurity measures and ensure robust incident manage...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of information security by architecting robust solutions and leading development efforts. Leverage your expertise to enhance systems and ensure compliance in a dy...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $160K *

Champion cybersecurity excellence by conducting assessments, ensuring compliance, and enhancing system security for critical defense operations. Collaborate with experts to safeguard national interest...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join the forefront of DevSecOps as you design and optimize CI/CD pipelines, ensuring security and quality throughout the software delivery lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to design and build a robust data platform that enhances product performance and supports AI initiatives, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for internal and customer-facing...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $300K *

Support the security landscape by leading detection and response efforts for AI-related incidents, enhancing risk transparency, and developing tools for actionable intelligence across teams...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $190K *

Join a team that's redefining security assessments by integrating automation and deep technical expertise. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance security for critical services and emerging technol...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$171K - $190K *

Discover innovative security solutions by conducting design reviews, threat modeling, and penetration testing across diverse systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance security posture and automate as...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$171K - $190K *

Transform security practices by conducting design reviews, threat modeling, and penetration testing across diverse systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance security posture and implement AI-driven a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$118K - $183K *

Drive innovation in GenAI security by designing, building, and maintaining robust systems that protect AI applications from emerging threats. Collaborate across teams to enhance security measures and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $160K *

Lead day-to-day reliability for our SRE-DevOps team, ensuring production AWS environments are secure and well-documented. Collaborate on automation, incident response, and compliance while working ind...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $170K *

Explore opportunities to enhance cybersecurity by testing and automating security controls across diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to assess risks, document findings, and implement solutio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$144K - $191K *

Pioneer comprehensive security solutions for radar systems, driving innovative architectures and ensuring resilient product delivery while collaborating across engineering teams to address complex sec...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.