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 *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $218K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $195K *

Transform enterprise security by leading the design and implementation of advanced Privilege Access Management solutions, ensuring robust protection against cyber threats while enhancing operational e...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to securing our platform end-to-end. You'll own application security, enhance identity protection, and lead incident response, ensuring trust for brands and creators while...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $138K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $141K *

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$69K - $141K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Join a dynamic team as a Software Engineer, contributing to mission-critical space systems. Leverage your 3+ years of experience to develop robust software solutions, collaborate with experts, and enh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $141K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of space technology! As a Software Engineer, you'll develop mission-critical software, collaborate with experts, and enhance your skills while delivering impactfu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $193K *

Champion innovative CI/CD pipelines and cloud solutions while collaborating with technical teams to enhance distributed systems and real-time data processing. Drive impactful DevSecOps practices in a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$127K - $193K *

Drive innovation by designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, containerizing applications, and deploying cloud-based platforms. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance distributed systems and rea...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $195K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $237K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $190K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $149K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower our manufacturing cybersecurity by leading vulnerability management initiatives. As a senior engineer, you'll drive risk-informed remediation strategies, enhance operational safety, and collab...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.