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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$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $130K *

Join a team that's enhancing cloud security through proactive monitoring and remediation. This role focuses on managing CNAPP capabilities, coordinating with engineering teams, and improving platform...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate enterprise DevSecOps initiatives by designing and enhancing secure CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure, and integrating security throughout the software lifecycle to meet DoD standar...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and implementation of innovative compliance solutions, driving technical excellence and collaboration across teams while mentoring engineers and shaping best practices in a dynamic env...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$178K - $226K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security solutions in AWS. You'll design, implement, and automate security mechanisms while mentoring others and driving continuous improvements across multip...

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

$178K - $226K *

Shape the future of security by designing and implementing robust solutions that enhance AWS's security posture. Collaborate across teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive continuous improvements in...

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

$162K - $439K *

Join a team that's redefining security engineering by tackling complex architecture challenges and mentoring senior talent. Collaborate across functions to enhance product security and drive innovativ...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $439K *

Lead the future of security engineering by driving innovative solutions and collaborating across teams to enhance product security, risk management, and operational excellence in a fast-paced environm...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate cybersecurity in industrial environments by designing, deploying, and securing OT networks and systems. Drive impactful projects from start to finish while mentoring junior engineers and advis...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $144K *

Elevate your career by bridging customer needs with technical solutions. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance product performance and provide exceptional support, ensuring customer satisfacti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion network security by implementing robust solutions for enterprise systems. Collaborate with teams to assess risks, maintain security protocols, and ensure operational integrity across corporat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$182K - $218K *

Unlock potential by bridging sales and engineering, delivering impactful presentations, and driving customer success in adopting cutting-edge application security solutions within the DevSecOps landsc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$182K - $218K *

Engage as a technical liaison, bridging sales and engineering to drive customer success in adopting AI-Native DevSecOps solutions. Deliver impactful presentations, manage technical evaluations, and co...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$182K - $218K *

Unlock potential by serving as the technical bridge between sales and engineering, driving customer success in adopting AI-Native DevSecOps solutions while managing complex technical engagements and d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$182K - $218K *

Elevate customer success by bridging sales and engineering in the AI-Native DevSecOps space. Drive technical engagements, deliver impactful demos, and connect security risks to innovative solutions, e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$182K - $218K *

Join a team that's redefining application security by bridging sales and engineering. As a key technical liaison, you'll drive customer success and showcase our AI-Native DevSecOps platform to diverse...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$182K - $218K *

Lead the charge in bridging sales and engineering as a technical expert, driving customer success and strategic relationships while showcasing the value of an AI-Native DevSecOps platform in securing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $228K *

Transform security landscapes by leading the design and implementation of foundational AI security architectures, ensuring data integrity and risk mitigation across enterprise environments with innova...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$126K - $248K *

Champion product security by leading assessments, enhancing processes, and collaborating with teams to identify vulnerabilities and implement solutions that prioritize customer experience and security...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $248K *

Unlock potential by leading security assessments and enhancing product security through advanced penetration testing and collaboration with engineering teams to implement best practices and innovative...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$218K - $387K *

Join us to drive innovative detection strategies and automation solutions that enhance insider threat identification and mitigate risks, collaborating cross-functionally to protect our users and organ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$161K - $218K *

Champion security innovation by designing and building advanced cloud access management systems. Lead the development of fine-grained authorization services, ensuring robust security outcomes while co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$112K - $257K *

Grow your skills at the forefront of cloud innovation, collaborating with experts to design, develop, and manage secure cloud solutions using AWS, Azure, and DevSecOps practices. Lead teams to deliver...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$74K - $116K *

Join a team that's enhancing endpoint security and vulnerability management. Collaborate on assessing risks, coordinating remediation, and automating security processes while contributing to enterpris...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$74K - $116K *

Drive endpoint security initiatives by assessing vulnerabilities, coordinating remediation, and enhancing security protocols. Collaborate across teams to ensure robust protection and compliance while...

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  •   Less than 5 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.