Applications Engineer Jobs Paying $100K or More

Explore Applications Engineer jobs for experienced professionals seeking opportunities that combine technical expertise, product knowledge, and customer collaboration. Ladders features vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping you focus your search on high-paying opportunities across industries.

What Does an Applications Engineer Do?

Applications Engineers help customers and internal teams apply products, software, or technical systems to real-world needs. Depending on the employer and industry, responsibilities may include assessing requirements, recommending solutions, configuring or testing products, troubleshooting issues, and explaining technical concepts to customers, sales teams, and product developers.

Common Applications Engineer Responsibilities

  • Translate customer goals and technical requirements into practical solutions.
  • Provide product demonstrations, implementation guidance, and technical support.
  • Test, configure, and troubleshoot applications, equipment, or integrated systems.
  • Collaborate with sales, engineering, product, and customer success teams.
  • Share customer feedback to inform product improvements and documentation.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Look For

Requirements vary by field, but employers commonly seek a relevant engineering or technical background, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and nontechnical audiences. Experience with a particular product, programming language, industry standard, or customer-facing technical role can be valuable. Some positions may also require travel or specialized certifications.

Applications Engineer Career Paths

Applications Engineers work in fields such as software, semiconductors, manufacturing, electronics, cloud technology, and industrial systems. With experience, professionals may advance into senior or principal engineering roles, solutions architecture, product management, technical sales leadership, or engineering management. Browse current Applications Engineer openings on Ladders to find roles that match your expertise and compensation goals.

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$112K - $150K *

Shape the future of communication technology by providing expert technical support and training to diverse clients. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions while m...

Phoenix, AZRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $150K *

Collaborate with sales and technical teams to identify opportunities, translate customer needs into design requirements, and launch new products effectively, ensuring alignment with market trends and...

California, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $150K *

Optimize customer interactions by providing top-tier technical support and training, managing complex installations, and leading sales efforts. Collaborate across departments to enhance product perfor...

Phoenix, AZRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Transform engineering concepts into successful project implementations by collaborating with design teams and providing technical expertise on cooling systems for optimal project execution and custome...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$76K - $150K *

Join a strategic team to drive engineering investment returns and create demand through advanced technical support, collaborating closely with sales and customers while promoting innovative solutions...

Ohio, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$84K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of engineering solutions by leading technical engagement and demand creation, driving strategic plans, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders in a dyna...

Oregon, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by bridging sales and engineering as a key technical resource. You'll scope, quote, and support customer needs for low and medium-voltage switchgear solutions, ensuring alignment w...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Deliver innovative test solutions for semiconductor systems, leading technical engagements and ensuring seamless integration. Collaborate with customers to optimize designs and drive successful implem...

Massachusetts, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $155K *

Explore a dynamic role combining application engineering with hands-on field support. Collaborate with customers and teams to troubleshoot and optimize solutions, ensuring successful installations and...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Innovate your career by developing cutting-edge virtual embedded control systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and validate virtual electronic control units, enhancing automotive...

Milford, MIRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by shaping innovative workflows and AI-driven experiences. Join a dynamic team where ownership, speed, and user-focused product development are paramount. Contribute across the...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Support pre-sales efforts by delivering technical training and customer support for photovoltaic systems. Leverage your expertise in system design and regulatory codes to facilitate successful solar a...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$128K - $188K *

Drive your career with impactful technical sales in the medical device sector. Lead customer engagements, identify new business opportunities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance pr...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $100K *

Deliver innovative solutions by supporting the implementation and configuration of digital banking products. Collaborate with clients and teams to troubleshoot issues, ensure quality, and achieve succ...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving sales of innovative distribution products while maintaining key relationships. Engage with customers and internal teams to provide expert guidance and solutions in a collab...

Arizona, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Empower your career with a dynamic inside sales role, driving project success through technical expertise and collaboration. Join a growing team dedicated to delivering top-tier products and exception...

Canton, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Engage with engineers to enhance developer workflows and tools. Own the product lifecycle from discovery to adoption, ensuring high-quality internal software that meets user needs and drives efficienc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $160K *

Elevate your career by owning electrical application engineering for prefabricated platforms. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver scalable solutions, ensuring design integrity and execution read...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $175K *

Empower your career by driving demand and fostering relationships as you provide technical leadership and support for semiconductor solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to influence designs and acc...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$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 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing scalable backend services, collaborating closely with engineering teams to enhance platform performance and reliability while mentoring junior developers a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$72K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you collaborate on innovative electrical designs, progressing from basic tasks to complex projects while ensuring quality and efficiency in a supportive environment...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage with our dynamic engineering team as you design and model innovative refrigerant and water piping systems using Solidworks, ensuring precision in product documentation and lifecycle management...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $169K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software applications by providing technical expertise and customer solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development and enhance...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate security solutions by leading the design of enterprise-level electronic systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-performance security that protects people and property...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Applications Engineer do?question toggle

    An Applications Engineer connects technical products and customer needs. The role may involve evaluating requirements, recommending configurations, demonstrating products, supporting implementation, and troubleshooting technical problems.

  • What qualifications are typically needed for Applications Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for a degree or equivalent experience in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field. Qualifications vary by industry and may include product-specific expertise, programming skills, customer-facing experience, or relevant certifications.

  • Where do Applications Engineers work?question toggle

    Applications Engineers work across industries including software, semiconductors, manufacturing, electronics, cloud services, and industrial technology. Their specific responsibilities depend on the products and customers they support.

  • How can I find high-paying Applications Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Search Ladders for vetted professional Applications Engineer openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Use the listings to compare roles, industries, requirements, and locations.

  • What career paths can follow an Applications Engineer role?question toggle

    Experienced Applications Engineers may move into senior engineering, solutions architecture, product management, technical sales leadership, customer engineering, or engineering management.