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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$190K - $230K *

Lead the engineering of security data pipelines, ensuring data reliability and quality for effective threat detection. Collaborate with teams to enhance data trustworthiness and support security opera...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing enterprise security through innovative engineering. Lead the design and implementation of security platforms, ensuring robust protection across cloud, network...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate progress at the intersection of AI and cloud technology by deploying, scaling, and monitoring computer vision models in production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-perfo...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in deploying and optimizing computer vision models on Azure, ensuring high performance and reliability for real-time image processing from edge cameras while collaborating with cross-f...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the deployment and monitoring of computer vision models on Azure, ensuring high performance and scalability for real-time image processing from edge cameras. Collaborate with cross-functional...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by deploying and optimizing computer vision models in Azure. Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of AI/ML solutions, ensuring high performance and reliability while collaborating with cr...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $175K *

Elevate our AI capabilities by building and managing secure infrastructure, pipelines, and guardrails for enterprise-scale AI solutions, ensuring safe adoption and impactful mission support...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing scalable, data-intensive software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and drive innovation in a fast-paced environmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $122K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of semiconductor assembly by driving innovative applications engineering projects, optimizing processes, and enhancing product development in a collaborative labo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $135K *

Drive technical leadership and innovation within a collaborative product team, guiding engineering practices and enhancing software quality while ensuring alignment with customer needs and operational...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engage in securing AWS environments by developing robust security patterns, automating policy controls, and ensuring compliance across various platforms. Collaborate with technical teams to implement...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$170K - $180K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by safeguarding enterprise systems and ensuring compliance with RMF requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage accreditation activities and enhance securit...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$168K - $238K *

Optimize security governance and policy management by leveraging automation and AI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with emerging regulations and enhance policy effectiven...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Drive cloud security innovation by establishing best practices, building security tools, and collaborating with development teams to embed security in design. Ensure compliance and protection across c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by designing, developing, and implementing innovative applications for global payment systems using advanced technologies and frameworks, enhancing client relationships and operationa...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $145K *

Lead security initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed security in the software development lifecycle, ensuring robust protection for high-risk product areas while driving ado...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $115K *

Optimize and enhance back-end components for a technology platform, focusing on SQL development, ETL workflows, and cloud data pipelines. Collaborate in Agile teams to ensure data integrity and perfor...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading the security strategy for a cutting-edge AI platform. You'll build and protect vital data systems, engage with partners, and drive compliance in a fast-paced startup env...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Drive the biotech revolution by architecting tailored solutions for enterprise customers. Lead digital transformation initiatives and provide strategic guidance to maximize value for organizations at...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $200K *

Lead the innovation of our GTB platform by integrating enterprise-scale engineering, hands-on development, and strategic architecture, influencing industry standards while mentoring cross-functional t...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $158K *

Help us advance our DevOps capabilities by managing containerized applications, optimizing deployment practices, and providing systems engineering support to enhance team productivity and project succ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $227K *

Take ownership of critical big data processing platforms, leveraging Kotlin and React to develop robust applications. Collaborate in a full-stack environment, supporting rapid deployment and ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team to implement and maintain cybersecurity solutions across mission-critical networks. Leverage your expertise in vulnerability management and system administration to enhance securit...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and maintaining advanced IT infrastructure platforms, ensuring reliability and security. Collaborate with teams to optimize solutions, automate processes, and enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $218K *

Champion the development and enhancement of Akamai's custom Linux kernel, ensuring performance, reliability, and security. Collaborate with global teams to innovate and automate solutions for our Clou...

1 week ago

  •   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.