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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$92K - $118K *

Innovate security solutions for AI applications, assessing vulnerabilities and establishing best practices. Collaborate with teams to integrate security into development workflows and create scalable...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Explore a dynamic role in security engineering, focusing on cloud security, compliance, and risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures and automate complianc...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $125K *

Empower security initiatives by triaging ZScaler and DLP tickets, tuning policies, and enhancing organizational alignment. Collaborate with IT and stakeholders to ensure effective security operations...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to securing embedded flight systems through innovative cryptographic solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional engineers to integrate security from design to deployment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive customer engagement by showcasing innovative security solutions, addressing technical challenges, and collaborating with sales teams to enhance organizational safety and operational integrity in...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Unlock your potential by collaborating with sales teams to deliver innovative security solutions, educate clients on challenges, and drive impactful engagements that enhance organizational safety and...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative security solutions, collaborating with sales teams to educate clients on overcoming operational challenges and enhancing their cybersecurity posture through ta...

Phoenix, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive customer engagement and solutions by demonstrating security expertise, identifying needs, and educating on advanced technologies to protect organizations from diverse threats while collaborating...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive innovative security solutions, collaborating with sales teams to educate clients on challenges and deliver tailored strategies that enhance organizational safety and operation...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $198K *

Transform customer security by collaborating with sales to identify needs, demonstrating solutions, and educating partners on best practices in cybersecurity. Drive engagement through meetings and eve...

Vancouver, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $198K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity solutions. Collaborate with sales to identify prospects, educate clients, and drive technical engagements, ensuring organizations are protected...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $198K *

Partner with us to drive customer engagement by delivering tailored security solutions, addressing technical challenges, and enhancing operational safety through expert collaboration with sales and pa...

Portland, ORRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$177K - $265K *

Lead security initiatives to enhance application security across the SDLC. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security practices, conduct threat modeling, and mentor engineers, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$144K - $182K *

Drive your career with innovative DevSecOps practices, enhancing AI security and cloud applications. Collaborate on automation, software delivery, and security expertise to protect vital infrastructur...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading application security initiatives, enhancing product security, and driving secure development practices. Collaborate with engineering teams to establish standards, manage vu...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $281K *

Lead detection and response strategy, building systems and automations to enhance security. Collaborate with teams to set standards, mentor engineers, and manage complex incidents, ensuring effective...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Drive application security initiatives by managing vulnerabilities, overseeing the Bug Bounty program, and collaborating with development teams to enhance secure coding practices while leveraging AI t...

3 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Transform the future of AI-driven security analysis by designing and implementing innovative capabilities. Collaborate with a dynamic team to automate security research and enhance analysis quality ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the integration and automation of secure SOC systems, leveraging your expertise in Kubernetes, CI/CD, and cloud technologies. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot complex issues and mentor...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing application security by assessing risks, integrating secure practices, and collaborating across departments to ensure robust software development and deployme...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Drive the end-to-end validation of AI-generated vulnerability reports, ensuring accurate triage and exploitation. Collaborate with engineering to enhance security tools and contribute to upstream vend...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading security initiatives and shaping strategy. Collaborate with teams to design and implement robust security solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance s...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join us to lead security engineering initiatives, shaping strategy and enhancing solutions across the enterprise. Collaborate with teams to drive innovation, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance wi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Join our team as a Principal Security Engineer, where you'll design and enhance security solutions, shape strategy, and lead initiatives to protect enterprise assets while mentoring junior engineers a...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $118K *

Contribute to our security operations by monitoring, triaging, and responding to incidents. Collaborate with teams to enhance threat detection and vulnerability management, ensuring a secure environme...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.