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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$107K - $155K *

Champion the development of secure technologies for next-gen AI devices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product security and protect customer data through innovative software sol...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $231K *

Drive your career with impactful security initiatives that enhance product safety and foster responsible AI development. Collaborate across teams to elevate security practices and implement robust gua...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to implement and optimize CrowdStrike Falcon deployments, ensuring robust endpoint security and compliance with federal requirements while leading advanced threat detection and inc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by designing, automating, and maintaining secure environments for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance CI/CD processes and ensure ro...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive security excellence by conducting comprehensive penetration testing, assessing vulnerabilities, and providing actionable insights to enhance CBP information systems' security posture while ensur...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of high-stakes cybersecurity deployments, leading technical engagements and driving impactful outcomes. Collaborate with teams to shape AI integration and enhance customer experiences w...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $187K *

Engage with our 24/7 Operations team to ensure platform reliability and security. As an SRE II, you'll monitor systems, respond to incidents, and maintain compliance across hybrid environments, ensuri...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $125K *

Join a dynamic Cyber Security team to provide Level 2 support for enterprise security tools, ensuring system health and enhancing security posture through collaboration and operational excellence...

2 weeks ago

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

$94K - $147K *

Unlock your potential by leading the charge in shaping secure application architectures and implementing advanced cybersecurity tooling, driving continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-f...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure by designing and managing secure AWS environments. Collaborate with architects and IT staff to implement Infrastructure-as-Code and ensure operational excellence in a fed...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative full stack development, optimizing user experiences while mentoring a small team; leverage modern web technologies to shape the future of AI-driven applications and lead impactful...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to design and implement innovative software solutions, manage development processes, and enhance existing applications while ensuring quality and security across systems in a collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving revenue growth through advanced machine learning and data science. You'll optimize rider pricing algorithms and collaborate across functions to enhance Uber's mobility busin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$171K - $190K *

Lead the development of advanced machine learning solutions to optimize rider pricing and promotions, driving significant revenue growth and enhancing Uber's profitability through innovative algorithm...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$171K - $190K *

Optimize rider pricing strategies using advanced machine learning and data science. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance pricing algorithms and drive revenue growth, impacting over 95% o...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$171K - $190K *

Drive the design and implementation of robust software solutions, collaborating across teams to enhance Uber's experimentation platform, ensuring high reliability and scalability in production environ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$144K - $160K *

Drive the development of backend services and APIs for search and discovery features, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and ensure system reliability and performanc...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $151K *

Elevate critical infrastructure design and automation to ensure secure, reliable applications. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance deployment and resilience while mentoring engineers to drive...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the development of integrated supply chain and manufacturing workflows, building systems that enhance visibility, streamline operations, and facilitate collaboration across departments, while...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $155K *

Champion red team engagements and purple team exercises to enhance cyber resilience. Collaborate with teams to identify security gaps, develop attack methodologies, and provide actionable remediation...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at our data modernization efforts by leading the engineering team to build a unified Azure data platform, integrating Salesforce and WMS for enhanced operational visibility and dec...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $265K *

Unlock your potential as a technical leader, driving innovative solutions in Web Application Firewall integration. Collaborate across teams to enhance security and deliver impactful customer outcomes...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $159K *

Elevate our global governance, risk, and compliance programme by leading risk assessments, policy governance, and audit support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with ISO 2...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Build and enhance a secure, vendor-agnostic agent platform, collaborating with senior engineers to architect solutions that drive agentic AI system performance and safety in production for diverse wor...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower innovation by leading software development projects, enhancing application performance, and mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions while leverag...

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  •   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.