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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$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

$152K - $287K *

Unlock potential by enhancing security practices in data center software. Collaborate with diverse teams to investigate vulnerabilities, drive remediation, and improve Secure Development Lifecycle (SD...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$152K - $287K *

Champion security excellence by investigating vulnerabilities and enhancing Secure Development Lifecycle practices across data center software platforms, driving timely remediation and fostering colla...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $240K *

Drive cross-domain visibility and coordination in a dynamic engineering environment. As the sole TPM, you'll ensure programs are on track, dependencies are mapped, and automation enhances efficiency a...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building secure, high-performance iOS applications. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design and maintain features, collaborate across teams, and ensure top-notch m...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's enhancing security through automation and integration in Identity as a Service (IDaaS). Collaborate on IAM solutions, streamline processes, and support secure authentication while d...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's enhancing security by developing and maintaining robust Identity and Access Management solutions, automating processes, and collaborating on secure authentication and authorization...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$119K - $175K *

Drive complex security initiatives, mentor engineers, and lead investigations into high-impact incidents, focusing on AI/LLM security posture and compliance across multiple domains...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $400K *

Contribute to a secure environment by enhancing detection systems, performing incident response, and managing security protocols. Engage across teams to implement effective preventative measures while...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $165K *

Transform embedded software security by implementing best practices and developing applications in C/C++. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance sensor systems and ensure compliance with s...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's building a secure, reliable AI infrastructure. Drive innovative solutions, create a locked-down execution environment, and ensure data integrity as you help shape foundational techn...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$196K - $230K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI security by designing scalable platforms that empower teams to develop secure AI solutions. Collaborate across engineering and security to tackle complex cha...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$196K - $230K *

Champion the development of a secure AI platform, enabling teams to build and operate AI-powered security solutions. Collaborate across engineering and security to tackle complex challenges in distrib...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate cybersecurity by designing and managing secure infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with teams to implement Hardware Security Modules, ensuring resilience and compliance in critical payment o...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Elevate Trust & Safety by leveraging AI to tackle complex online abuse challenges. Collaborate across teams to architect solutions, mentor peers, and drive impactful strategies that enhance safety and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of Trust & Safety by leveraging AI to tackle complex abuse challenges. Collaborate across teams to architect solutions, mentor peers, and drive impactful strategies that enhance onlin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to architect Trust & Safety solutions, driving AI capabilities and cross-organizational partnerships. Lead complex problem-solving initiatives while mentoring engineers and shaping...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive innovative Trust & Safety solutions by architecting AI capabilities, mentoring engineers, and influencing cross-organizational strategies to tackle complex abuse challenges at scale. Make a sign...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Deliver innovative software solutions by designing, developing, and debugging complex applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and scalability while ensuring quality and user satisf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $136K *

Elevate security standards for AI systems by designing robust controls, leading assessments, and collaborating across teams to mitigate risks. Drive innovation in AI security practices while ensuring...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Execute cloud security strategies to secure and maintain compliance for cloud platforms across multiple secure networks, supporting OSINT-focused mission systems with a focus on risk analysis and vuln...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $242K *

Unlock the future of cloud security by leading architectural initiatives and enhancing security practices across AWS and GCP. Collaborate with engineering teams to implement robust security measures a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$147K - $242K *

Unlock potential by leading cloud security initiatives, shaping architecture, and driving security standards across AWS and GCP environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security con...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$147K - $242K *

Join our Security Engineering team to shape Cloud Security architecture, drive initiatives across AWS and GCP, and enhance security controls. Collaborate with engineers to protect workloads and influe...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

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.