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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$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of OpenBMC firmware development, driving platform bring-up, feature implementation, and integration to enhance system functionality and reliability. Contribute your...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Champion growth by leveraging your engineering expertise to drive sales, build relationships, and expand market presence in a dynamic territory. Collaborate with teams to create impactful strategies a...

St. Paul, MNRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate user experience by designing and implementing high-performance UIs. Engage in collaborative architecture decisions while developing scalable, visually stunning applications that empower users...

Menlo Park, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$56K - $114K *

Drive the development and support of applications and systems, ensuring quality and performance through coding, testing, and troubleshooting. Collaborate with teams to enhance software solutions and m...

Lansing, MIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $121K *

Lead the charge in delivering advanced HVAC solutions by managing complex application projects, collaborating with teams, and mentoring engineers to ensure optimal system performance and customer sati...

Redmond, ORRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join us to transform enterprise OS infrastructure through modern practices, leveraging your Python expertise and operational skills to drive modernization, package migrations, and effective CI/CD impl...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team where you'll engage customers, translate their needs into effective proposals, and collaborate on innovative solutions to drive success in the broadband service industry, enhancing...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Unlock technical excellence by providing critical support for product implementations, ensuring seamless installations and troubleshooting for diverse technologies. Collaborate with teams to enhance c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$143K - $198K *

Elevate your career by designing and maintaining robust enterprise network infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, ensure security, and support critical appli...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Engage as a Design Engineer, bridging design and engineering to create user-centric interfaces. Architect smooth interactions within our platform while implementing a robust design system that enhance...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Shape innovative solutions for public safety and more as a Staff Solutions Engineer. Collaborate with regional teams to enhance technical pre-sales support, craft winning strategies, and deliver best...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $110K *

Optimize real-time automation solutions across manufacturing and enterprise levels. Collaborate with engineering teams to design, implement, and enhance systems using diverse programming and design to...

Richmond, VARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by engineering innovative automation solutions across industries. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance operational efficiency and drive real-time information systems from t...

Raleigh, NCRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $110K *

Elevate your career by engineering real-time automation solutions across industries. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, implement, and optimize systems that enhance operational efficiency and...

Philadelphia, PARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $135K *

Drive your career forward by leading systems engineering for a cloud-based enterprise system. Engage in architecture development, integration, and modernization efforts while ensuring security and ope...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $135K *

Unlock excellence in PCB design and manufacturing by leading DFM initiatives, developing complex multilayer layouts, and shaping best practices across engineering teams to enhance product performance...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's innovating the future of energy by integrating large-load facilities into the electric grid, solving complex challenges, and ensuring reliable power supply for high-performance comp...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $131K *

Advance systems management by enhancing ERP and HRIS platforms to support business growth, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring smooth transitions with new releases in a global medical device envi...

Minnesota, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative product development in power connectors and cable assemblies. Lead cross-functional teams, drive technical excellence, and mentor engineering talent to deliver high-quality, cost-e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $105K *

Contribute to the development and support of advanced missile systems as a systems engineer. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the capabilities of critical defense technologies while...

Pittsfield, MARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Empower progress at the forefront of semiconductor technology by managing process transfers and product qualifications with cross-functional teams to ensure exceptional yield and reliability standards...

California, MDRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $135K *

Take ownership of engineering projects from kick-off to handover, leading design efforts for automated storage solutions while collaborating with clients and internal teams to ensure timely and budget...

Romeoville, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing pharmacy operations with AI. As a Software Engineer, you'll independently ship impactful features and fixes, collaborating closely with experienced engineers in a fa...

Orlando, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Agile team to develop critical enterprise software applications, leveraging modern technologies in a fast-paced environment for mission success...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.