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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$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in cloud migration and AI platform adoption while optimizing operational efficiency. Act as a technical advisor, bridging the gap between business requirements and innovative enterpris...

Chattanooga, TNRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Drive quality assurance efforts by analyzing requirements, designing test scenarios, and executing tests for web and mobile applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing pra...

Georgia, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion AI deployment by designing and implementing innovative solutions across multiple platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer experiences while ensuring data governance and security...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $139K *

Drive the identity lifecycle for enterprise access management, ensuring secure, reliable identity services. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience while implementing Zero Trust principles a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$104K - $166K *

Unlock the potential of automation by developing end-to-end solutions using Ansible, Python, and RESTful APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and support a s...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Empower top-tier enterprise customers by architecting secure development practices and guiding complex DevSecOps transformations. Serve as a trusted advisor to drive adoption, retention, and measurabl...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $166K *

Unlock potential by leading automation initiatives that enhance infrastructure efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain robust automation solutions using An...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $148K *

Lead the charge in designing and building secure integrations for enterprise ITSM platforms. Analyze data flows, enhance system connections, and ensure compliance while delivering resilient solutions...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

$79K - $122K *

Join a team that's driving innovation as you lead critical IT capability analysis, mentorship, and strategic decision-making. Utilize your expertise to enhance enterprise IT initiatives and deliver im...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $250K *

Accelerate your career in a fast-paced environment by driving innovative software solutions for restaurants, improving customer interactions, and fostering seamless operations through team collaborati...

San Mateo, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Lead a team of technical professionals to support mainframe and enterprise technology operations. Oversee workload coordination, issue resolution, and resource planning in a dynamic environment requir...

Columbia, SCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$72K - $115K *

Elevate your career as a Network Engineer II. Support and manage our network infrastructure while troubleshooting issues and ensuring effective communication for a seamless production experience. Join...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$56K - $114K *

Drive the success of secure computing platforms by managing installations, upgrades, and problem resolutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance IT infrastructure, ensuring reliability, performance, an...

Lansing, MIRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$201K - $263K *

Drive transformative finance solutions by leading a high-performing team. Utilize Oracle Fusion Cloud and cutting-edge SaaS applications to innovate financial operations, optimize automation, and enha...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $180K *

Transform healthcare solutions by leading the design and development of scalable, high-performance systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers to drive innovation and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $157K *

Join us to design and enhance scalable data pipelines, ensuring best practices while independently solving complex challenges. Collaborate across teams to drive improvements in data processing and del...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$179K - $224K *

Unlock innovative solutions as you guide software engineering teams to navigate complexities and enhance integrations while mentoring diverse talents in a collaborative environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $148K *

Unlock the potential of government partnerships by managing client projects across the US. Support project design, training, and implementation, ensuring optimal client experiences and delivering succ...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise AI deployments by designing, building, and enhancing systems that drive significant business results while fostering strong partnerships with customers and engineering teams...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion seamless technical integrations by leading end-to-end delivery, troubleshooting, and documentation. Collaborate with customer IT teams to ensure compliance and optimize data flows in a dynami...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Build and maintain scalable backend services in a microservices architecture, leveraging modern programming languages and technologies to enhance critical banking domains and support product developme...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Champion advanced IT infrastructure solutions by providing Tier 3 engineering and support. Leverage your expertise in Microsoft technologies to resolve complex issues, enhance system performance, and...

Washington DC, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $210K *

Unlock your potential as a Systems Engineer, driving technical risk analysis and supporting mission-critical systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $226K *

Transform the identity and access landscape by designing scalable systems for user management, authentication, and authorization. Collaborate with security teams to ensure robust, secure solutions tha...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.