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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$125K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at our dynamic team as a Senior Software Engineer! Design and develop secure tools with Java and React to enhance operational efficiency, ensuring top-notch experiences for users w...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $230K *

Accelerate progress at the nexus of data and security by ensuring the reliability of security data sources. Collaborate across functions to enhance detection capabilities and support robust investigat...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $230K *

Seeking a hands-on Staff Security Engineer to enhance data reliability in Cyber Defense, provide measurable trust in telemetry sources, and uncover threats through advanced detection engineering metho...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $230K *

Unlock the potential of security data by developing reliable systems that enhance threat detection, ensuring high-quality telemetry is accessible for effective incident response and analysis, and fost...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform security operations by providing Level 2 support in a dynamic SOC environment. Engage in alert triage, incident response, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to safeguard enterpris...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to build and optimize healthcare data pipelines, ensuring data quality and compliance while supporting a statewide Health Information Exchange and Health Data Utility initiatives...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion the development of healthcare data pipelines and quality assurance processes. Play a key role in supporting a statewide Health Information Exchange while ensuring data integrity and complianc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform healthcare data management by building robust data pipelines and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with clinical teams to optimize data workflows and enhance the Health Information Exchange...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$405K - $485K *

Build scalable systems that ensure secure access to advanced AI models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and operate identity verification and access control solutions, en...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $206K *

Transform our cloud infrastructure by leading the design and implementation of AWS and EKS solutions. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance, ensure security, and align cloud strategies with b...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Lead technical direction for a healthcare data team, driving architectural decisions and cross-team initiatives to enhance compliance and operational efficiency. Elevate team performance while solving...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion the modernization of enterprise applications by driving data migration, system integrations, and workflow automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer-facing digita...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the modernization of enterprise applications by developing and enhancing systems using C# and .NET. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and optimize workflows in a dy...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $312K *

Drive the evolution of enterprise endpoint security architecture, focusing on EDR/XDR solutions across diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to align security strategies with business needs and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K *

Lead the charge in defining enterprise-wide endpoint architecture and strategy. Drive technical governance across platforms, ensuring alignment with security and cloud initiatives while providing arch...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $100K *

Drive cybersecurity excellence by identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing defenses. Collaborate with teams to implement offensive security strategies and leverage AI tools for effective threat manag...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Join a dynamic Cybersecurity team to enhance offensive security strategies, identify vulnerabilities, and implement best practices. Collaborate across functions to safeguard systems while adapting to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Join our Cybersecurity team to enhance our offensive security strategy. You'll tackle vulnerabilities, coordinate penetration testing, and implement best practices to safeguard our systems while adapt...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Optimize cybersecurity strategies by identifying vulnerabilities and managing offensive security initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance defenses and ensure effective remediation of threats i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Champion cybersecurity initiatives by identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing defenses. Collaborate with teams to implement offensive security strategies, manage risks, and ensure robust protection...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Deliver your expertise to enhance cybersecurity strategies, focusing on vulnerability management and offensive security. Collaborate globally to identify threats, implement best practices, and support...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Drive cybersecurity initiatives by identifying vulnerabilities and managing offensive security strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance application security and respond to evolving threats, ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Drive cybersecurity initiatives by identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing defenses. Collaborate with teams to implement offensive security strategies, manage penetration testing, and leverage AI to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Drive cybersecurity initiatives by identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing defenses. Collaborate with teams to implement offensive security strategies, manage penetration testing, and ensure robust...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity by executing offensive strategies, identifying vulnerabilities, and collaborating across teams to ensure robust protection against evolving threats. Embrace...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.