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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$95K - $115K *

Elevate our software delivery by managing CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance deployment efficiency, system stability, and operational excellence ac...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$159K - $215K *

Optimize integration processes to empower teams in utilizing Data and ML systems. Collaborate across functions to build solutions that enhance product capabilities, reduce friction, and provide valuab...

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive security excellence as a Senior Security Engineer, enhancing IAM, PAM, cloud security, and AI governance. Collaborate with teams to implement robust security measures, automate processes, and le...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Innovate cutting-edge solutions for Zero Trust Segmentation, enhancing container security and scalability. Collaborate with teams to design and implement robust features while mentoring junior enginee...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $158K *

Engineer robust cyber security solutions for military systems, ensuring secure operations across classified and unclassified environments. Collaborate with experts to assess vulnerabilities and implem...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $173K *

Champion security integration by operationalizing DevSecOps across product lines, embedding security throughout the software lifecycle, and leading hands-on engineering efforts to establish secure aut...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$191K - $287K *

Engineer robust security solutions by leading the Secure Software Development Lifecycle for cloud products. Collaborate with top talent to identify vulnerabilities and enhance product security through...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $195K *

Explore innovative cloud solutions by developing robust software components, integrating open-source code, and enhancing systems through cutting-edge Big Data and Cloud technologies in a collaborative...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $230K *

Join a team that's redefining financial technology by developing innovative, high-performance trading applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that enhance t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion network security by designing and managing advanced firewall solutions. Collaborate with teams to align security standards with business goals while staying ahead of industry trends and ensur...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as you design and optimize complex ETL data pipelines using Apache NiFi. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that meet critical customer needs i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality software solutions. Manage the end-to-end software development lifecycle, focusing on scalability, maintainability, and security while collabora...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$121K - $208K *

Transform operational efficiencies by designing and deploying high-performance integration solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance user experiences and ensure data integrity across multi-t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$121K - $208K *

Drive innovation by designing and deploying integration solutions that enhance user experiences and operational efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technical compatibility while optimi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Lead the design and implementation of robust endpoint security solutions, collaborating across teams to enhance security posture. Mentor junior engineers while driving innovative automation and threat...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $140K *

Champion security compliance by managing risk programs and audits. Collaborate with teams to enhance governance and compliance initiatives while ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulation...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying custom applications on the Microsoft Power Platform, enhancing client solutions through innovative workflows, data integration, and intelligent automation a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$128K - $192K *

Shape the future of AI security by leading the design and operations of a cutting-edge Security Operations Center, safeguarding both IT and OT environments against evolving threats with innovative AI...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Engineer a robust Identity Provider and Authorization platform, transforming fragmented access into a unified, auditable identity system. Collaborate across teams to design secure authentication and a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to manage technical projects that enhance mission impact through data analysis, IT security research, and software evaluation across diverse sectors, ensuring effective operational...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Shape the future of enterprise solutions by bridging technical expertise and strategic vision. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design impactful architectures that drive customer success and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $140K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team of Software Engineers focused on designing and developing scalable, secure software solutions for a modern wealth custody and clearing platform, driving i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $140K *

Lead the charge in developing robust software solutions for a dynamic wealth custody platform. Collaborate across teams to enhance backend services, APIs, and integrations, ensuring high performance a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $140K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing scalable software solutions for a modern wealth custody and clearing platform, ensuring high performance, security, and operational excellence across diver...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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Optimize software solutions by designing, developing, and deploying scalable, secure applications for a wealth custody and clearing platform, ensuring high performance and operational readiness across...

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  •   5 - 7 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.