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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$85K - $160K *

Join us to drive the utilization and expansion of our TEG product line, providing clinical education and support to enhance customer relationships and ensure optimal product usage across various healt...

California, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$122K *

Transform enterprise Windows infrastructure and cloud environments by designing, implementing, and securing systems. Collaborate with IT teams to optimize performance, automate processes, and ensure c...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $110K *

Empower customers through a shared portfolio approach, delivering seamless support and proactive engagement. Collaborate with teams to drive product adoption, ensure retention, and translate technical...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$188K - $282K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving technical sales excellence by managing and developing the Solutions Engineering team, ensuring alignment with company goals and fostering a customer-focused env...

Olympia Fields, ILRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform infrastructure by designing and building scalable GPU systems for AI cloud platforms, focusing on virtualization, Kubernetes, and automation to enhance performance and reliability across mul...

Bellevue, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $200K *

Contribute to our technical sales initiatives by bridging client needs with software solutions, leading discovery processes, and designing integration strategies for successful implementations...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $170K *

Champion innovative solutions by designing and implementing core platform features, driving the transition to microservices, and collaborating across teams to enhance scalability and flexibility in Io...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $216K *

Lead the design and development of robust backend services for secure satellite communications. Collaborate across teams to implement scalable architectures, automate processes, and ensure compliance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$159K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions for complex payment systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize code, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high-quality prod...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $208K *

Join us to lead complex technical challenges as a Staff Software Developer! You'll drive high-impact outcomes through collaborative coding, mentoring, and innovative problem-solving using AI-enabled t...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead network engineering efforts to enhance tactical capabilities in air defense systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure secure information exchange and compliance across all phase...

Huntsville, ALRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Champion quality assurance in healthcare payer systems by leading test planning, execution, and defect management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and deliver high-quality...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $243K *

Empower data-driven decision-making by analyzing diverse datasets and creating actionable insights. Collaborate across teams to enhance reporting and automate processes, ensuring information quality a...

Three Rivers, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $115K *

Lead the charge in driving product adoption and optimizing customer success through hands-on technical guidance, ensuring clients maximize value from their SaaS solutions while managing complex accoun...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $222K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to design and implement robust software solutions that enhance clinical care delivery. Lead complex projects, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality, maintainable sy...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $204K *

Drive data alignment and enhance business processes by designing robust data pipelines and infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and accessibility, enabling ef...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $273K *

Build innovative AI-native products by merging technical expertise with product vision. Own customer-facing features across full stack and drive designs through data insights, ensuring impactful engin...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate your career by designing and developing safety-critical firmware for vehicle control systems. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance performance and ensure compliance with forma...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of laboratory informatics by leading technical delivery and customer engagements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize solutions, enhance customer experience, and drive...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $158K *

Empower the future of government software as an Oracle EBS UMX Functional Analyst. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user management solutions and deliver efficient implementations in a vibran...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $129K *

Lead the charge in advanced compliance activities, ensuring administrative solutions align with laws and regulations. Utilize AI tools to enhance efficiency, guide teams, and deliver scalable complian...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving technical sales solutions in enterprise environments. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to architect innovative solutions and foster strong partnerships while influenci...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $193K *

Take ownership of account relationships across hyperscale and 5G sectors while driving sales strategies in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Leverage your technical expertise to advance opportunit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$220K - $240K *

Shape the future of loyalty by leading the technical execution and innovation of AI-powered features in a rapidly evolving product landscape, driving cross-functional initiatives with a focus on archi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$89K - $148K *

Reimagine data integrity and performance through strategic testing of SAP systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementations, driving user acceptance and operational e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks 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.