As an Application Security Engineer, your role is critical in safeguarding the integrity and confidentiality of information systems. Browse through a plethora of job listings from top-tier companies offering competitive salaries. Make your next career move with Ladders.
Application Security Engineers are responsible for protecting software against security breaches and intrusions. They implement security measures for the software development process and lead initiatives to improve security frameworks.
Strong understanding of security protocols, cryptography, authentication, and security systems, as well as experience with coding and debugging are essential.
$190K - $215K *
Lead the development of AWS infrastructure and CI/CD processes, ensuring high availability, security, and observability for a wildfire detection platform. Collaborate across teams to optimize deployme...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Manager, Software Engineering (AppSec/ SaaS)
$164K - $247K *
Shape your career by leading cross-functional teams to enhance a top-tier cloud application security platform while driving innovation and ensuring software quality and scalability...
2 days ago
Software Dev Engineer, AWS Identity Analytics Platform
$143K - $194K *
Shape the future of AI-driven identity analytics by developing scalable data platforms that enable actionable insights from petabyte-scale logs, enhancing AWS Identity services for millions globally...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior AI Penetration Tester (New York)
$140K - $160K *
Optimize security practices by conducting thorough AI penetration testing, assessing vulnerabilities in AI systems, networks, and applications, and collaborating with teams to implement effective risk...
1 week ago
Product Security Engineer, Infrastructure
$117K - $176K *
Join our team to empower security by engineering automated policies and multi-cloud hygiene. Work collaboratively to reduce developer workload and enforce security standards, enhancing secure delivery...
3 weeks ago
Senior Site Reliability Engineer
$120K - $150K *
Elevate system reliability by leading Kubernetes deployments and automating workflows. Collaborate with IT teams to design CI/CD pipelines and enforce security policies, enhancing efficiency while ens...
5 days ago
Senior Security Engineer II, Application Security (Remote Eligible)
$175K - $245K *
Drive application security innovation by leveraging AI to enhance risk visibility and streamline security processes across a global SaaS platform with millions of users. Collaborate with engineering t...
1 week ago
$220K - $240K *
Lead the charge in optimizing healthcare operations using AI technology. Shape architectural decisions and collaborate with engineering teams to develop scalable backend services, improving member exp...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Drive seamless application development in healthcare, architecting user-friendly interfaces and robust backends that enhance medical care and system efficiency while ensuring high standards of scalabi...
3 weeks ago
Senior Application Development Engineer
$115K - $140K *
Lead the design and development of innovative applications. Collaborate with agile teams to enhance system capabilities while ensuring performance, security, and scalability. Drive technical decisions...
1 week ago
Staff Software Engineer, Identity Threat Protection
$160K - $220K *
Accelerate your career as a key player in our elite software engineering team, tackling critical cloud-native security challenges and innovating with cutting-edge technologies to protect user identiti...
3 weeks ago
Data Security Analyst - Senior
$90K - $130K *
Lead the charge in safeguarding sensitive data within a critical cybersecurity program. Collaborate with teams to implement robust data protection controls and monitor user activity, ensuring complian...
3 days ago
Lead Security Engineer, Enterprise Security
$175K - $262K *
Transform security practices by leading cross-functional initiatives that strengthen our enterprise security posture across SaaS applications, IAM, and Zero Trust architectures while championing an AI...
1 week ago
Lead Security Engineer, Enterprise Security
$175K - $262K *
Drive your career with a hands-on technical leadership role, securing corporate systems and platforms. Partner across teams to enhance security architectures, AI-tool integration, and drive projects f...
1 week ago
Lead IT Risk and Security Engineer
$120K - $150K *
Join a dynamic IAM team to enhance service delivery, manage access processes, and lead projects supporting security operations. Collaborate with stakeholders and contribute to continuous improvement i...
Reposted 5 days ago
Lead IT Risk and Security Engineer
$120K - $150K *
Lead critical projects within the Identity and Access Management team, ensuring effective service delivery and compliance while supporting team development and maintaining stakeholder relationships. D...
Reposted 5 days ago
Senior Technical Specialist, Corporate Security
$90K - $120K *
Shape the future of corporate security by optimizing physical protection systems. Oversee security integrations, manage projects, and ensure seamless operation across the enterprise. Collaborate with...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Cloud Security Specialist (AWS) (US Citizen, on-site in DC)
$120K - $150K *
Advance cloud security initiatives as a hands-on expert, enhancing AWS architectures. Collaborate with teams to strengthen compliance and risk management, while implementing best practices for secure...
Reposted 1 week ago
Enterprise Application Integration (EA) Engineer (1230) - Advanced
$90K - $120K *
Lead the charge in developing scalable software solutions for multiple systems, enhancing performance and reliability. Engage with stakeholders to ensure effective system integration and support, whil...
3 weeks ago
Enterprise Application Integration (EA) Engineer (1230) - Advanced
$90K - $120K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in application development. You'll analyze, design, and enhance complex systems to improve performance and reliability, while ensuring seamless integration and st...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $180K *
Drive innovation and enhance technology solutions as part of an agile team, delivering secure and stable software applications to meet business objectives across diverse functions while leading techni...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Transform CI/CD processes while managing Azure Cloud workloads and automation. Collaborate with development teams to enhance infrastructure, optimize performance, and ensure seamless release cycles, f...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in securing AI platforms and cloud environments while implementing robust security controls, managing DLP policies, and assessing client AI deployments to enhance protection against em...
3 days ago
Technology Rigor Controls Specialist-AVP
$110K - $145K *
Lead the charge in strengthening the bank's internal control framework to effectively mitigate financial and operational risks. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to identify weaknesses, enhance co...
3 weeks ago
Technology Rigor Controls Specialist-AVP
$110K - $145K *
Shape your career as you assess and enhance the integrity of internal controls. Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risks and improve operational effectiveness, while leading reviews and reporti...
3 weeks ago
What is an Application Security Engineer?
An Application Security Engineer is a professional responsible for investigating and resolving security vulnerabilities in an application.
What do Application Security Engineers do?
They implement secure coding practices, identify security threats, address security weaknesses, run tests to identify vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with security policies.
What skills do I need to be an Application Security Engineer?
Apart from programming knowledge, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, knowledge of security frameworks and protocols, and familiarity with testing tools are essential for this role.
How much do Application Security Engineers make?
Salaries vary depending on the size of the organization and the seniority of the role. On Ladders, you'll find Application Security Engineer positions with salaries of $100K and above.