Application Engineer Jobs

Application Engineer jobs are open across manufacturing, software, industrial automation, and enterprise technology, from new-grad to senior and principal levels, with specializations in pre-sales technical support, systems integration, and customer-facing solutions engineering. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles1,492+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerSpaceX
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type44% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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LG Electronics
Power Electronics Senior Application Engineer
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Power Electronics Senior Application Engineer
LG Electronics
Troy, Michigan
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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CBTS
Senior Application Security Engineer
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Senior Application Security Engineer
CBTS
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Cybersecurity
Technical Product & Program Management
Security Engineering
Technical Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Hitachi Energy
Application Security Engineer
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Application Security Engineer
Hitachi Energy
Dallas, Texas
Cybersecurity
Cloud & DevOps
Security Engineering
DevOps
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Advantest
Application Engineer
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Application Engineer
Advantest
San Diego, California
Technical Product & Program Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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SK hynix memory solutions
Staff / Sr. Staff/ Principal - Product Application Engineer
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Staff / Sr. Staff/ Principal - Product Application Engineer
SK hynix memory solutions
San Jose, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Product Management
$110k - $175k/yr
201-500

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Application Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • S
    SpaceX54
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health37
  • Siemens
    Siemens18
  • Ingersoll-Rand
    Ingersoll-Rand18
  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA16

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software95
  • Electronics & Hardware78
  • Manufacturing72
  • Consulting & Professional Services25
  • Distribution & Wholesale21

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in application engineer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
  • Hands-on experience configuring or integrating the employer's product category
  • Ability to lead customer-facing technical demos and proof-of-concept engagements
  • Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python or SQL
  • Experience with CRM tools and pre-sales or solutions engineering workflows
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites for installations, training, or support

Tips for Your Application Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume for pre-sales roles

Application engineer resumes need to show both technical depth and customer-facing wins. Highlight demos you led, products you configured, and problems you solved at customer sites. Generic engineering resumes that omit client interaction consistently get screened out for this role.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists application engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target listings by product complexity

Application engineer job requirements vary sharply by product type. Roles tied to PLCs, SCADA systems, or industrial hardware demand hands-on configuration experience. Software-side roles weight API integration and scripting. Match your application materials to the specific technical stack in each listing.

Build a portfolio of solved use cases

Hiring managers for application engineer roles want evidence you can translate a customer problem into a working technical solution. Document two or three use cases where you scoped requirements, configured a solution, and measured the outcome. Even internal projects count if the problem was real.

Prepare for live technical demos in interviews

Many application engineer interviews include a product demo or whiteboard exercise where you explain a solution to a non-technical stakeholder. Practice delivering a clear technical walkthrough without jargon. Interviewers are assessing whether customers will trust you, not just whether you know the product.

Negotiate on the full compensation package

Application engineer offers often include a variable component tied to regional sales targets or customer retention metrics. Before accepting, clarify how that variable pay is calculated, what the realistic range has been, and whether travel reimbursement and home-office equipment are included in the offer.

Application Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most application engineers?

The companies hiring the most application engineers right now include SpaceX, CVS Health, and Siemens, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is strongest in industrial automation, enterprise software, and hardware-adjacent technology companies.

How many application engineer jobs are remote?

About 56% of application engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though the share varies significantly by specialization. Pre-sales and software integration roles are more likely to offer remote or hybrid flexibility, while roles involving on-site equipment configuration, field installation, or hands-on customer training typically require in-person work.

How do you become an application engineer?

Start with a technical degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related field, then gain hands-on experience with a specific product category through internships, lab work, or early-career support roles. Build customer-facing communication skills alongside your technical knowledge, since application engineers are expected to explain complex systems to non-technical stakeholders clearly and confidently.

Can you get hired as an application engineer with little experience?

Yes, entry-level application engineer roles exist, but you need to demonstrate product curiosity and the ability to learn technical systems quickly. Employers often hire candidates who have done lab work, senior capstone projects, or technical internships, even outside the exact product area. Showing you can run a demo or configure a system under guidance carries significant weight at the junior level.

What does the application engineer interview process look like?

Most application engineer interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone or video interview covering the relevant product domain, and a practical stage where you either walk through a demo scenario or solve a configuration challenge. Final rounds often involve a conversation with the sales or customer success team to assess how well you'd work alongside non-technical colleagues in a client-facing environment.

Where can I find and apply to application engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to application engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your technical background and location preferences, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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