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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$150K - $180K *

Contribute to shaping security architecture for cutting-edge AI infrastructure. Lead data protection and platform security initiatives, ensuring robust safeguards for sensitive data and high-performan...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$162K - $195K *

Drive the security architecture for cutting-edge AI infrastructure, focusing on data protection and platform security. Shape robust strategies for data loss prevention, encryption, and tenant isolatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's pioneering AI solutions in federal environments. As an AI Platform & DevSecOps Engineer, you'll design, build, and maintain secure AWS environments, ensuring compliance and efficien...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize application performance and security by managing core banking systems, enhancing user experience, and collaborating with business units to implement effective solutions while ensuring complia...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $188K *

Join a team that's redefining application security by enhancing authentication systems. You'll engineer solutions, automate processes, and collaborate across teams to ensure robust security and high a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Champion embedded security by designing robust measures, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance for Linux-based systems. Collaborate with teams to protect mission-critical communications in c...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$262K - $364K *

Champion innovative AI/ML security solutions by leading technical strategy and architectural design to protect enterprise systems against emerging threats, ensuring robust defenses and measurable outc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining AI security! As a Principal AI Security Engineer, you'll lead assessments, design controls, and partner with teams to ensure safe AI adoption across the enterprise, drivi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing a robust DevSecOps platform that enhances software delivery across diverse environments, ensuring security, compliance, and efficiency while empowering engineering teams...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as you lead Epic security initiatives, ensuring efficient access and compliance across healthcare systems. Collaborate with teams to optimize security solutions while maintaining...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Champion secure cloud-based solutions by designing, analyzing, and testing information security systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risks while maintaining documentation...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize security engineering services to enhance software assurance through the design and deployment of a DevSecOps environment, ensuring compliance and security posture management against cyber thr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate healthcare technology by leading the development and support of the Artiva system. Collaborate with teams to analyze needs, design solutions, and ensure quality, while mentoring peers and mana...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$166K - $224K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity across IoT and mobile devices. Lead security assessments, collaborate with engineering teams, and develop proactive strategies to safeguard digi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Transform security practices by implementing robust controls and monitoring systems. Collaborate with IT teams to assess risks and enhance the security posture across on-premises and cloud environment...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future by leading systems engineering efforts across all lifecycle stages, ensuring seamless integration and performance of complex systems while translating customer needs into effective so...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing a robust Security Ontology platform, guiding a team of engineers to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions that integrate AI and security knowledge across diverse d...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as you empower deployment and automation solutions in high-security environments. Leverage your expertise in DevOps and platform engineering to ensure robust operations across fe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform security operations and compliance by managing SOC 2 Type II activities, investigating alerts, and enhancing security processes. Collaborate across teams to ensure robust protection of syste...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $185K *

Empower engineering teams by designing and implementing security controls that enhance system integrity and reduce risk. Collaborate cross-functionally to create secure-by-default solutions, enabling...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $299K *

Transform security at scale as a Senior Staff Engineer, building core IAM platforms that enhance user confidence and operational excellence while collaborating with teams to integrate authentication a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$227K - $241K *

Join us to lead software integration efforts, managing customer interactions and technical requirements while providing critical support in a dynamic environment. Your expertise will drive the success...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$208K - $312K *

Drive IAM strategies across corporate and production environments, defining architecture, standards, and automating processes. Lead initiatives that enhance security, simplify access, and empower team...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic planning and policy support for international military operations, focusing on cyberspace initiatives and engagement strategies. Leverage extensive experience to advise on tactical and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the engineering of cutting-edge SIEM and SOAR platforms while advising clients on enhancing their security posture. Your expertise will shape customer onboarding and service design, ensuring effe...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.