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 - $200K *

Transform the security landscape by leading corporate security and compliance initiatives. Own identity infrastructure, manage vendor relationships, and ensure customer trust while implementing robust...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$107K - $139K *

Unlock your potential by designing and implementing scalable software solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to tackle complex challenges and deliver high-quality, production-ready systems using m...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $202K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with development teams to enhance security measures, conduct code reviews, and implement innovative solutions that protect customer data while fostering a culture of...

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

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by joining our dynamic team to support mission-critical systems for the U.S. Navy. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to innovate and optimize performance while...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate security measures by providing essential engineering support across diverse environments, ensuring robust infrastructure maintenance and adaptability while managing critical security operation...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $232K *

Innovate cloud solutions by designing, deploying, and supporting scalable AWS environments. Collaborate across multi-cloud platforms to enhance system resiliency, security, and cost-effectiveness whil...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $232K *

Drive the evolution of cloud solutions by architecting, deploying, and maintaining scalable AWS environments. Collaborate across multi-cloud platforms to enhance security, resiliency, and operational...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing endpoint computing solutions, enhancing digital workplace services, and driving operational efficiency through innovative automation and cross-functional col...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing endpoint computing solutions, enhancing user experience and security through innovative technologies and automation. Collaborate across teams to drive digit...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in securing enterprise access management, implementing IAM solutions, and safeguarding user identity across systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance security measures while address...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $190K *

Champion the development of innovative digital platforms in life insurance. Lead design and implementation of scalable solutions, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with security and SDLC standar...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $202K *

Explore innovative AI security solutions while deploying cloud-native applications. Collaborate with experts to engineer cutting-edge systems, ensuring reliability and integration across platforms, en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Empower our team to develop cutting-edge AI security automation solutions, utilizing your expertise in Generative AI and cloud-native applications. Build robust frameworks and integrate AI capabilitie...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Drive the development of innovative AI security systems by building production-grade tools and integrations using cloud-native technology and data engineering techniques to enhance operational efficie...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Contribute to the development of production-grade AI systems and cloud-native services, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance security solutions and streamline operations while adhering...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Innovate in security engineering by assessing and mitigating vulnerabilities in complex systems to protect sensitive information, ensuring compliance with stringent Information Assurance standards and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading security architecture initiatives, shaping secure product designs, and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance product security across multiple engineering discip...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of product security by leading architecture and engineering practices, resolving complex security challenges, and aligning security strategies with business objectives across diverse...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$87K - $157K *

Innovate secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines while enhancing software delivery and platform engineering for mission-critical aviation technology impacting millions of travelers...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$114K - $190K *

Empower mission-critical systems by leading cyber security engineering efforts, managing technical operations, and ensuring compliance with security policies while collaborating with teams to deliver...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on enhancing IT security. As a key player, you'll monitor threats, respond to incidents, and collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen the organ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to enhance information security by architecting, designing, and developing robust systems. Lead teams in creating innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with regulations and be...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $135K *

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise software solutions, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance provider data processes and ensure compliance with industry standards while driving per...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $250K *

Shape security solutions by designing, implementing, and enhancing systems for multi-tenant cloud environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to strengthen overall security posture...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $125K *

Shape the future of enterprise applications by driving automation, security, and user experience improvements across critical SaaS platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable...

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  •   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.