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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$116K - $145K *

Drive compliance and security initiatives for Federal programs, ensuring adherence to U.S. Government regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures and leverage AI...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $145K *

Lead security initiatives to ensure compliance with U.S. Government regulations, leveraging expertise in cloud architecture and security controls to protect sensitive data and enhance operational inte...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $187K *

Transform network security by designing and automating robust firewall infrastructures, ensuring compliance and efficiency across environments while mentoring teams and driving innovative solutions in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $187K *

Elevate secure network infrastructure by designing, automating, and certifying next-gen firewalls. Join a dedicated team to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation across diverse environme...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $187K *

Shape the future of network security by leading the design and automation of next-gen firewall implementations. Drive projects that enhance operational efficiency and compliance while mentoring junior...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $187K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of network security automation, responsible for designing and certifying next-gen firewall solutions that enhance our infrastructure's performance and security, whi...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the development and security of modern microservices applications. Collaborate with engineers and security teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions across diverse envi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$119K - $187K *

Join a dynamic team to design and automate network security solutions, enhancing infrastructure resilience and performance across diverse environments while leading innovative firewall projects and me...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$214K - $309K *

Transform your career by designing advanced security systems that predict threats, collaborating with experts to prototype AI features, and architecting scalable platforms for real-time data analysis...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security protocols across engineering projects, conducting thorough reviews and developing scalable methodologies to protect customer data and accounts while collaborating...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by designing and automating CI/CD workflows. Collaborate with software and hardware teams to enhance development infrastructure and streamline engineering proce...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $135K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of software and hardware by designing and implementing CI/CD workflows, enhancing automation, and improving infrastructure reliability for seamless engineering...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $200K *

Drive innovative reverse engineering efforts to analyze and mitigate malware threats. Collaborate with teams to enhance cybersecurity capabilities and deliver actionable insights that enhance system i...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $175K *

Drive innovation by leveraging data analytics and machine learning to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to extract insights and develop predictive model...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud operations by leading a cross-product SRE team. You'll manage AWS GovCloud environments, ensuring reliability and compliance while empowering feature teams to focus...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead engineers in delivering high-quality technology. Drive performance, resource planning, and best practices across the SDLC while fostering a culture of collaboration and...

Livonia, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$167K - $201K *

Shape the future of security by developing advanced detections and AI-driven automations. Lead investigations and threat hunts to protect our environment, leveraging your expertise in security enginee...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $159K *

Empower innovation by leading end-to-end software solutions, ensuring technical design and delivery align with business needs while enhancing efficiency, reliability, and security across platforms and...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing scalable backend services, collaborating closely with engineering teams to enhance platform performance and reliability while mentoring junior developers a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $200K *

Advance your career by supporting reverse engineering efforts to analyze malicious binaries and develop effective detection and mitigation strategies, contributing to the cybersecurity landscape...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $153K *

Champion innovative AI-driven self-service solutions, enhancing employee experiences through ServiceNow. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes, ensuring high-quality engineering from design t...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$184K - $250K *

Empower innovation by leading cross-functional teams to develop secure, scalable software solutions. Drive best practices in software development while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring high-qua...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing our AWS-based infrastructure, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and automating workflows. Collaborate with developers and SRE teams to ensure high availability and performance o...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of electric aviation by enhancing our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program. You'll drive initiatives across various sectors, ensuring robust security an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software security through expert code reviews. Collaborate with developers to identify vulnerabilities, enforce secure coding practices, and ensure compliance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.