As an Application Security Engineer, your role is critical in safeguarding the integrity and confidentiality of information systems. Browse through a plethora of job listings from top-tier companies offering competitive salaries. Make your next career move with Ladders.
Application Security Engineers are responsible for protecting software against security breaches and intrusions. They implement security measures for the software development process and lead initiatives to improve security frameworks.
Strong understanding of security protocols, cryptography, authentication, and security systems, as well as experience with coding and debugging are essential.
Application Security Engineer II
$85K - $125K *
Join a team that's committed to embedding security in the software development lifecycle, protecting sensitive data through proactive threat modeling, reviews, and guidance, while collaborating with d...
1 week ago
Staff Security Engineer, Application Security
$120K - $160K *
Lead and innovate application security at a pivotal moment in your career. Shape the security strategy, oversee AI integration, and drive secure DevOps practices while protecting sensitive data in a f...
4 weeks ago
Senior Application Security Engineer
$157K - $216K *
Elevate security practices by owning AI-driven code and pull-request enforcement, collaborating closely with engineering teams to ensure AI-enhanced features are secure from inception, while developin...
3 weeks ago
$160K - $185K *
Drive your career with a dynamic role focusing on scalable platform development, mentoring engineers, and enhancing infrastructure practices for optimal performance and growth...
4 weeks ago
Lead Applications Security Engineer
$60K - $211K *
Drive the transformation of Application Security by leading AI-first initiatives that embed security into the software development lifecycle, enhance secure design practices, and elevate the overall s...
1 week ago
WebApp Offensive Security Engineer
$196K - $242K *
Engineer innovative web application penetration tests, identifying critical vulnerabilities in real customer environments, and enhancing automated testing capabilities through expert manual analysis a...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Join a team that's building and optimizing a security-first enterprise environment. As a senior contributor, you'll design systems that enhance secure access and employee experience while collaboratin...
4 days ago
$120K - $150K *
Shape the future of cloud security by designing and securing complex cloud environments across GCP, Azure, and AWS, while providing strategic guidance and enhancing compliance for clients with a focus...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Senior Application Security Engineer
$100K - $130K *
Lead the charge in enhancing application security by identifying vulnerabilities, collaborating with tech teams, and reinforcing best practices to safeguard systems and data across our entire product...
1 week ago
Senior Application Security Engineer
$120K - $150K *
Champion end-to-end security across diverse platforms by embedding in engineering teams, driving autonomous CI/CD integrations, and enhancing AI-driven review processes to scale security faster than v...
1 week ago
Network Security Software Engineer
$145K - $175K *
Lead the charge in shaping and automating a comprehensive network security program, ensuring robust identity-aware policy controls that optimize security for both human and machine identities in a clo...
3 weeks ago
Security Engineer III, Product AppSec
$151K - $251K *
Unlock potential by driving secure software development across cloud-native, enterprise, and AI product environments. Collaborate with teams to identify vulnerabilities and enhance secure coding pract...
Today
Application Security Architect
$126K - $227K *
Empower success by providing expert IT architectural leadership to design, implement, and enhance secure application solutions, aligning business goals with innovative technologies while optimizing se...
1 week ago
$95K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security designs for critical environments. Utilize your engineering expertise to develop comprehensive security design documentation while collaborating with...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $130K *
Empower our security framework by executing incident response and optimizing security controls, ensuring robust protection across global environments. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Sr. Application Security Engineer
$155K - $175K *
Optimize application security for a dynamic SaaS platform by leading vulnerability assessments, implementing secure coding practices, and advancing AI-integrated application governance across the full...
4 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Drive your career forward as a Security Engineer in a dynamic remote environment, enhancing security operations and identity management while collaborating with diverse teams to strengthen our organiz...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $160K *
Elevate security measures effectively by leading hands-on security engineering efforts, focusing on application, product, and infrastructure security while driving automation and ensuring compliance i...
4 weeks ago
$126K - $188K *
Elevate data protection capabilities by designing and implementing robust DLP policies, collaborating with IT and business teams to secure sensitive information across cloud platforms and endpoints, a...
2 days ago
Senior Application Security Developer
$101K - $148K *
Join a dynamic team enhancing security in software development. Collaborate with engineering to embed security practices, mitigate application risks, and educate on secure coding throughout the produc...
Today
$160K - $185K *
Drive platform evolution as a Senior Engineer, leading architecture and development of scalable services while mentoring teams and optimizing infrastructure for growth and reliability...
4 weeks ago
$160K - $185K *
Join our innovative Platform team as a strategic Senior Engineer, enhancing core products through scalable services and optimized infrastructure while mentoring engineers and leading technical initiat...
4 weeks ago
$160K - $185K *
Lead the evolution of core platform systems, collaborating with teams to enhance scalability and resilience while mentoring engineers and guiding complex technical initiatives in a hands-on role...
4 weeks ago
$160K - $185K *
Drive impactful projects by architecting scalable platform solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability, optimize infrastructure, and mentor engineers while fostering technical excellence...
4 weeks ago
$160K - $185K *
Lead a team to design, build, and optimize scalable platform services, mentoring engineers while driving impactful architectural initiatives across distributed systems and cloud infrastructure to ensu...
4 weeks ago
What is an Application Security Engineer?
An Application Security Engineer is a professional responsible for investigating and resolving security vulnerabilities in an application.
What do Application Security Engineers do?
They implement secure coding practices, identify security threats, address security weaknesses, run tests to identify vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with security policies.
What skills do I need to be an Application Security Engineer?
Apart from programming knowledge, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, knowledge of security frameworks and protocols, and familiarity with testing tools are essential for this role.
How much do Application Security Engineers make?
Salaries vary depending on the size of the organization and the seniority of the role. On Ladders, you'll find Application Security Engineer positions with salaries of $100K and above.