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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$110K - $130K *

Elevate cybersecurity by leading RACF administration, ensuring secure access control, and enhancing system security through advanced features and automation. Collaborate across teams to enforce compli...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Optimize security measures by leading RACF administration, enhancing access control, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate across teams to implement advanced features and automate processes, while ment...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$141K - $190K *

Innovate and shape the future of cloud infrastructure and security for connected home energy products. Lead architectural decisions, enhance security measures, and collaborate with cross-functional te...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$141K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of home energy software by designing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure. Influence technical direction and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance p...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$141K - $190K *

Transform cloud infrastructure and security for a high-volume platform, leading architectural decisions and embedding security at every layer. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability, scalabilit...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$141K - $190K *

Innovate cloud infrastructure and security for a leading home energy platform. Collaborate with teams to design scalable, resilient systems while embedding security at every layer. Drive technical dir...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful software solutions by embedding with clients, transforming ambiguous needs into deployable features across secure environments. Collaborate closely with users and stakeholders to deliv...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $204K *

Unlock potential by leading embedded software engineering initiatives, optimizing DevSecOps pipelines, and mentoring teams. Collaborate across departments to enhance automation and drive innovation in...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate the maturity of security compliance programs by managing audits, coordinating evidence, and educating stakeholders. Collaborate with auditors and internal teams to ensure effective complian...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $170K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic team in developing secure access solutions. Drive technical direction, manage project delivery, and mentor engineers while balancing customer reliability with...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security posture through innovative engineering and proactive risk management. You'll independently manage security tools, investigate incidents, and collabor...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement cutting-edge CDN infrastructure, enhancing security and performance for millions. Collaborate with top experts to innovate scalable solutions that protect a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$200K - $250K *

Help us shape the future of edge security and CDN infrastructure by designing and implementing robust systems that protect millions of users. Collaborate with top-tier teams to innovate and optimize p...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in shaping resilient edge infrastructure that secures and optimizes global content delivery. Collaborate with top-tier teams to innovate and enhance security measures, ensuring a seaml...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$109K - $144K *

Lead the charge in enhancing IT security by implementing robust infrastructure modifications and advanced cybersecurity strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with NI...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive the development of scalable internal web applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and user experience while adhering to modern engineering practi...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing software quality through automated testing, collaborating across teams to streamline processes and ensure reliable releases in a cloud-based CI/CD environment...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $162K *

Join a dynamic team to develop innovative solutions for a key benefits platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical excellence and deliver impactful software solutions that enh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $198K *

Elevate our Governance, Risk, and Compliance program by leveraging your expertise in NIST RMF and FedRAMP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, manage audits, and implement ri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Join us to develop scalable full-stack applications using React, TypeScript, and Java. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and contribute to best practices in a cloud-native microservi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $198K *

Transform compliance and risk management by leveraging NIST and FedRAMP frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational integrity and foster a culture of resilience while man...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $198K *

Join us to enhance our Governance, Risk, and Compliance program, ensuring operational integrity and resilience. Leverage your expertise in NIST RMF and FedRAMP to drive compliance and foster collabora...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $114K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing advanced network security solutions, ensuring robust protection of critical infrastructure and data assets while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $124K *

Champion IAM security by enhancing access governance and risk management. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement RBAC and SoD policies, conduct assessments, and drive compliance initiatives to str...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of security by designing workflows and response strategies. Collaborate with teams to strengthen our platform against complex attacks while engaging directly with customers to enhance...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.