Application Support Engineer Jobs

Explore Application Support Engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more on Ladders. These professionals help keep business-critical applications reliable, secure, and available by investigating technical issues, supporting users, and working with engineering and operations teams.

What Does an Application Support Engineer Do?

Application Support Engineers monitor applications, diagnose incidents, analyze logs and performance data, and coordinate fixes or workarounds. Depending on the organization, they may support internal teams, customers, or production systems around the clock. The role often combines technical troubleshooting with clear communication and careful incident documentation.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with application troubleshooting, SQL and databases, operating systems, networking, scripting, and ticketing or monitoring tools. Familiarity with cloud platforms, APIs, incident management, and software release processes can also be valuable. Strong analytical, communication, and prioritization skills help engineers resolve issues and explain technical findings to different audiences.

Career Opportunities

Application Support Engineers work across industries such as financial services, healthcare, technology, and retail. Roles may focus on a particular product, platform, or business function, and can lead to opportunities in site reliability engineering, DevOps, systems engineering, technical account management, or application operations.

Find Application Support Engineer Jobs

Browse vetted Application Support Engineer opportunities on Ladders and refine your search by location, experience level, industry, or work arrangement. Explore roles that match your technical background and career goals, including positions offering salaries of $100,000 or more.

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$125K - $150K *

Optimize quality assurance for GenAI systems by developing testing strategies, frameworks, and metrics. Leverage automation and QA expertise to ensure reliability and accuracy in LLM-powered applicati...

North Carolina, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $185K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative infrastructure solutions for scalable deployments, collaborating with customers to refine requirements, and enhancing operational efficiency through automation a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $130K *

Optimize software solutions by analyzing, developing, and maintaining applications using Microsoft technologies, while mentoring others and assuring high-quality deliverables with minimal oversight to...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Tackle complex problems by implementing ServiceNow solutions for top clients. Collaborate with a dynamic team, ensuring quality and efficiency in digital transformation projects, while delivering impa...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $147K *

Optimize software development processes by leading teams, ensuring quality, and fostering collaboration across departments to deliver innovative solutions that meet business needs...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape your career by developing innovative automation solutions for complex material handling challenges. Collaborate with a diverse team to design, engineer, and implement high-performing systems tha...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$162K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining global operations for Remote Assistance, driving program launch and evolution across diverse AV partners. This role demands high autonomy and strategic decision-making to...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$141K - $236K *

Lead the charge in defining technical standards for secure, scalable Windows and macOS endpoints. Mentor engineers, manage projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance an...

San Diego, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $105K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by developing new business opportunities and building relationships with key stakeholders in the injection molding machinery industry. Leverage your expertise to driv...

Stow, OHRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining virtual infrastructure. This role involves research, development, and support of virtual desktop environments while mentoring junior engineers alongside managing projects...

Arizona, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $175K *

Shape the future of the Ontology Platform by driving data engineering initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions, and managing onboarding processes for new data source...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $236K *

Drive innovation in cybersecurity by leading technical initiatives for MSSP partners and AI security solutions. Leverage your expertise to design, scale, and secure managed services while mentoring te...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $330K *

Unlock potential by leading high-performing solution engineering teams in Financial Services. Drive pre-sales strategies, mentor talent, and enhance customer experiences through innovative AI solution...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$243K - $318K *

Transform AI innovation by partnering with clients, developing AI/ML solutions, and leading engineering efforts. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance business outcomes and mentor teams, all withi...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $215K *

Empower business growth through innovative AI solutions. Collaborate across teams to deliver technical expertise and drive customer engagement, translating complex scientific concepts into impactful s...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $138K *

Help us enhance clinical education by delivering expert training and support to healthcare professionals. Drive product adoption and optimize user competencies while fostering strong relationships wit...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$148K - $190K *

Build and enhance our internal API layer, ensuring reliability and performance for services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement API contracts and improve developer experience while m...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Launch innovative applications by designing the SAP Mobile Platform, focusing on UI/UX, SDK development for Android, and ODATA services to enhance user experience and streamline integration across sys...

Morristown, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $193K *

Engage in architecting and designing digital products, leading teams to implement innovative software solutions while ensuring accountability for product success and performance metrics...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in deploying and maintaining advanced technical surveillance tools. Collaborate with investigators to support critical operations, ensuring effective evidence collection while managing...

Texas, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement innovative data solutions, leveraging Azure Databricks and advanced ETL/ELT processes. Empower data-driven insights and mentor fellow engineers while enhanc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cloud operations by enhancing reliability and efficiency in production environments. Collaborate with teams to ensure robust monitoring, automate processes, and support critical sy...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's passionate about technology, designing and developing high-scale applications using modern practices. Collaborate globally to enhance software solutions and drive innovation in a dy...

Atlanta, GARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the design and development of complex software systems. Drive technical direction, mentor peers, and ensure high-quality, scalable solutions that align with business go...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to transformative software solutions by developing reliable and scalable applications. Collaborate in an agile environment to enhance business functionality while ensuring system integrity...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Application Support Engineer do?question toggle

    An Application Support Engineer helps maintain the availability and performance of software applications. Responsibilities can include troubleshooting incidents, reviewing logs, monitoring systems, assisting users, and coordinating solutions with development and operations teams.

  • What skills are important for Application Support Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include application troubleshooting, SQL, databases, operating systems, networking, scripting, monitoring tools, and incident management. Communication and analytical skills are also important.

  • What qualifications do employers look for?question toggle

    Requirements vary by role, but employers often look for relevant technical experience or a degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Experience with enterprise software, cloud services, APIs, or production support may be helpful.

  • Where do Application Support Engineers work?question toggle

    They work in many industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and other organizations that rely on business-critical applications. Some roles support internal systems, while others work directly with customers.

  • How can I find Application Support Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities and narrow your search by salary, location, industry, and other preferences. Job requirements and compensation vary by employer and location.