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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Drive innovative software solutions by leading complex engineering initiatives, collaborating with teams to enhance security and performance, and mentoring engineers to achieve operational excellence...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $160K *

Innovate by architecting and delivering high-quality software solutions while leading cross-functional teams. Leverage your expertise in modern technologies to solve complex problems and enhance syste...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $144K *

Empower your career as a technical leader, guiding complex hydraulic solutions and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and custome...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design, deployment, and management of scalable AWS cloud environments, ensuring robust infrastructure and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver complex cloud project...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $189K *

Drive innovation in identity management by automating access processes, mentoring junior engineers, and enhancing governance for non-human identities, ensuring secure and efficient operations across t...

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

$118K - $189K *

Shape the future of identity management by leading automation projects, enhancing access controls, and mentoring junior engineers. Drive efficiency and security in IAM processes while ensuring complia...

3 days ago

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

$118K - $189K *

Elevate identity management by leading automation projects, mentoring junior engineers, and enhancing access governance. Drive efficiency and security in IAM processes while shaping the future of non...

3 days ago

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

$118K - $189K *

Join a team that's redefining identity management by automating processes and enhancing security. As a senior engineer, you'll lead impactful projects, mentor junior staff, and shape governance for no...

3 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud security by leveraging your expertise in automation and incident response to enhance enterprise-scale cybersecurity operations in a dynamic environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $96K *

Engineer innovative solutions by leveraging your expertise in Java, AWS, and microservices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop high-quality applications while ensuring robust security...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $179K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Security Engineer, driving security and compliance across CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure. Lead automation efforts, translate regulatory frameworks into code...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $231K *

Transform complex security challenges into innovative solutions for public-sector and commercial clients. Lead technical pre-sales efforts, collaborating with sales teams to deliver tailored architect...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance cybersecurity resilience in a regulated environment. Lead investigations, improve security tools, and collaborate across departments to mitigate risks and strengthen def...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$123K - $211K *

Innovate security measures for next-gen sensor platforms, ensuring robust protection throughout the product lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into architecture...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $225K *

Elevate technical direction across teams by architecting and delivering high-quality web applications. Collaborate on large initiatives, shape architecture, and drive strategic growth opportunities wh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $179K *

Optimize security across cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring compliance and risk reduction through automation. Lead the integration of security controls into development processes while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $135K *

Unlock the potential of secure application access by providing engineering support, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and collaborating with teams to enhance service reliability and customer experi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$122K - $204K *

Shape the future of edge security by architecting and supporting scalable infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures and drive innovation in a dynamic, enterp...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$178K - $226K *

Lead the charge in architecting innovative security solutions for Customer Service, driving strategy and execution across complex identity and access management projects while mentoring teams and infl...

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

$110K - $130K *

Support the wireless team by conducting site surveys, designing systems, and testing implementations. Analyze RF data, troubleshoot issues, and ensure optimal coverage solutions tailored to customer n...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$170K - $227K *

Drive innovation in cybersecurity by leading the development of agent capabilities within our Security Operations Center, enhancing threat detection, response, and operational efficiency while ensurin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $190K *

Shape the future of security and compliance by collaborating with diverse teams to implement strategic initiatives. Leverage your expertise in risk management and data privacy to drive impactful solut...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and securing scalable Kubernetes infrastructure, collaborating with teams to enhance platform reliability and security for AI workloads while mentoring junior engineers a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate cloud security by safeguarding environments, applications, and data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust security measures, monitor threats, and respond to incidents, e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Empower our IT environment by enhancing security and reliability through hands-on systems engineering, cybersecurity, and incident response. Collaborate across teams to design, implement, and manage s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.