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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$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

$77K - $176K *

Explore a dynamic role managing AWS environments, enhancing infrastructure performance, and mentoring teams. Leverage your CloudOps expertise to drive improvements and ensure security in mission-criti...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cloud operations and platform reliability on Azure. Drive automation, improve incident response, and mentor teams while ensuring high availability and performance across c...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $147K *

Optimize our cybersecurity posture by designing and automating advanced threat detection systems. Collaborate with SOC analysts to enhance security measures and ensure proactive identification of mali...

2 weeks ago

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

$113K - $279K *

Unlock potential by providing 24/7 application support, ensuring system reliability, and automating security processes. Contribute to operational success through proactive troubleshooting and performa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance enterprise vulnerability management and security platforms. Collaborate on technical troubleshooting, automation, and continuous improvement to ensure robust security ac...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of secure platform engineering. Leverage your expertise in enterprise systems architecture and security to support critical infrastructure and ensure compliance i...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $230K *

Empower the Firewall team by defining security standards and remediation strategies. Collaborate with Product and Engineering to translate blue team insights into actionable requirements, ensuring eff...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $204K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of application security by leading strategic initiatives, driving secure practices, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance risk management across clo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career forward as you lead the design and implementation of hybrid cloud platforms, ensuring high availability and security while optimizing data solutions and applying Infrastructure as Co...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and securing cryptographic infrastructure, driving impactful cybersecurity solutions for global financial systems while collaborating in an agile environment to enhance ap...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Help us design and secure cryptographic infrastructure, driving impactful solutions in cybersecurity. Collaborate within an agile team to develop applications that protect global financial systems whi...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform cybersecurity solutions by leading a dynamic SOC Engineering team. Drive system optimization, mentor engineers, and enhance client engagement through expert technical support and strategic l...

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  •   8 - 10 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.