Explore Application Support Engineer Jobs

Application Support Engineers help keep business-critical software reliable, available, and effective for the people who depend on it. They investigate application issues, support users and technical teams, analyze system behavior, and coordinate fixes that improve performance and stability. Browse vetted Application Support Engineer opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does an Application Support Engineer Do?

Responsibilities vary by employer and technology stack, but commonly include monitoring applications, diagnosing incidents, resolving support requests, and communicating status to stakeholders. These engineers may review logs and alerts, reproduce defects, run SQL queries, support deployments, document procedures, and escalate complex problems to development, infrastructure, or security teams. Many roles also contribute to root-cause analysis and preventive improvements.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience supporting production applications and strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills. Depending on the position, useful qualifications may include knowledge of Linux or Windows environments, SQL and databases, cloud platforms, APIs, scripting, monitoring tools, incident-management processes, and IT service management practices. Familiarity with a particular industry or enterprise software platform can also be valuable.

Career Paths and Opportunities

Application Support Engineers work across industries where dependable software is essential, including financial services, healthcare, technology, and enterprise operations. With experience, professionals may advance into senior support, site reliability engineering, DevOps, systems engineering, application administration, or technical leadership. Explore opportunities that align with your experience, preferred technologies, and career goals.

Find Application Support Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search Application Support Engineer jobs to discover roles where you can apply your technical expertise, solve challenging problems, and help organizations deliver dependable applications.

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$166K - $193K *

Lead and mentor a team of engineers while overseeing technical excellence and driving AI innovation in operational systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful features for post-purcha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $102K *

Transform ERP solutions by customizing modules, integrating features, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and enhance system performance while maintaining doc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by serving as the technical advisor in a sales team, driving complex B2B integration solutions and enhancing customer confidence throughout the sales process. Collaborate with interna...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $190K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team to design and build innovative software solutions. Collaborate across functions to enhance product quality and mentor junior engineers while d...

Georgia, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $225K *

Drive the development of automated data systems, enhancing data quality and engineering workflows. Collaborate with teams to optimize data storage and performance, ensuring compliance and operational...

Columbus, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $190K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive cybersecurity solutions. Collaborate with sales, educate customers, and drive meetings to address security challenges while showcasing innovativ...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape innovative sales strategies by collaborating with cross-functional teams, performing client assessments, and creating tailored proposals to drive conversion and optimize Clinisys solutions for d...

Tucson, AZRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in statistical programming for clinical trials, ensuring compliance with CDISC and regulatory standards while collaborating cross-functionally to bridge clinical data and AI infrastruc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $196K *

Empower healthcare through leadership in CDI and Quality solution management, enhancing team performance and customer success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver value and support prov...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $100K *

Deliver exceptional technical support by performing installations, repairs, and maintenance on diagnostic instruments, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction across various territories...

Ontario, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology solutions by leveraging your expertise as a Principal Solution Architect. Drive customer success through innovative implementations and strategic gu...

Dallas, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with leaders across functions to create KPIs, analyze business performance, and foster a data-driven culture through...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K *

Elevate your career by owning the end-to-end product marketing strategy for the EMS market. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive growth, enhance messaging, and empower sales, while leveraging your...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Innovate solutions as a Remote Application Systems Analyst, enhancing business applications and processes. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, improve system performance, and ensure data in...

Miami, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$388K - $500K+*

Drive impactful solutions for one of the largest CDNs by managing and optimizing our Open Connect platform through scalable microservices and data models, while collaborating with multidisciplinary te...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$84K - $87K *

Join us as a Data Operations Engineer, where you'll develop and manage data systems for healthcare claims processing. Collaborate with teams to ensure data accuracy and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines whil...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$124K - $145K *

Drive high-level analytical support for U.S. Government trade initiatives, conducting in-depth research on policy, supply chains, and economic security while preparing actionable insights for senior s...

Washington, DCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $200K *

Drive customer success by leading strategic transformations and fostering C-suite relationships. Leverage ServiceNow expertise to enhance satisfaction, retention, and value delivery across complex, mu...

Addison, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead complex customer implementations by coordinating multiple teams, managing risks, and ensuring successful delivery. Drive project health through clear communication and data-backed reporting, whil...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

Champion quality assurance for mission-critical healthcare applications. Lead testing efforts, validate software enhancements, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards in a fully remote environ...

Texas, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate healthcare quality by leading software testing for mission-critical applications. Drive modernization and interoperability initiatives while ensuring robust testing processes in a fully remote...

Texas, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in transforming legacy messaging solutions to modern Google technologies. Utilize your expertise in Google Workspace migrations and project management to drive successful deployments a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $284K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team to build scalable, cloud-native solutions within the Salesforce ecosystem, driving innovation across key business areas like Marketing, Sales...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $150K *

Advance your career by leading complex enterprise implementations, driving customer adoption, and ensuring measurable value realization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to operationalize solut...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $158K *

Lead technical discovery and pre-sales consultations, translating complex product capabilities into practical solutions. Collaborate with Sales to ensure prospects understand integration paths and pro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Application Support Engineer do?question toggle

    An Application Support Engineer helps maintain business applications by troubleshooting incidents, assisting users, monitoring performance, coordinating fixes, and documenting solutions. The exact mix of responsibilities depends on the employer and application environment.

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

    Commonly requested skills include application troubleshooting, clear communication, incident management, and familiarity with systems such as SQL databases, operating systems, cloud services, APIs, scripting, and monitoring tools. Requirements differ by role.

  • What qualifications do employers look for?question toggle

    Many employers value hands-on experience supporting production applications and the ability to diagnose issues methodically. Some roles also request a relevant degree, industry experience, or expertise with specific platforms and technologies.

  • What career paths can follow an Application Support Engineer role?question toggle

    Depending on interests and experience, professionals may progress to senior application support, site reliability engineering, DevOps, systems engineering, application administration, or technical management.

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

    Ladders lists vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Browse its Application Support Engineer listings to explore opportunities and compare roles based on your experience and skills.