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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$165K - $295K *

Transform the landscape of application security by leading vulnerability management and developing innovative solutions across cloud, IoT, and corporate systems, while mentoring teams and ensuring the...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$66K - $109K *

Optimize IT support operations by efficiently triaging and resolving Tier 0-2 incidents. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and maintain critical applications in a dyna...

Mclean, VARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $215K *

Take ownership of post-launch success for TMC partners, ensuring effective training, timely migrations, and sustained growth. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and drive expansion, while managi...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Explore the potential of AI in full-stack development while designing and delivering enterprise applications. Collaborate across teams and mentor engineers, ensuring your expertise shapes cutting-edge...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $200K *

Unlock potential by joining our engineering team to build high-performance, user-facing trading products. Shape the future of real-time web applications while collaborating across the stack to deliver...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $114K *

Transform customer experiences by bridging technical solutions and business outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions that enhance people operations and culture...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Explore exciting challenges in AI evaluation by developing frameworks and custom validators for cutting-edge machine learning applications. Collaborate to enhance the quality and reliability of AI age...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $141K *

Join a dedicated team transforming legacy systems into modern, cloud-native architectures. Utilize your software development skills in a collaborative environment focused on application modernization...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform the cloud communication landscape by optimizing existing systems, driving AI innovations, and mentoring teams. Lead complex integrations and troubleshoot major incidents to enhance performan...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $88K *

Develop application solutions by collaborating with departments to gather business requirements, design, and implement software, while adhering to defined standards and mentoring junior team members f...

Texas, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$137K - $183K *

Transform the Salesforce platform for enterprise operations by architecting scalable solutions, integrating AI capabilities, and ensuring technical excellence throughout implementation and sustainabil...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Help us revolutionize healthcare operations by leveraging AI and automation to enhance member experiences and optimize efficiency for payer organizations. Engage with stakeholders to drive transformat...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $125K *

Develop and enhance software solutions for electric and gas distribution tools, leveraging AI coding assistants. Collaborate with experienced engineers to implement features, ensure quality, and optim...

Spokane, WARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join us to empower enterprise customers with innovative sourcing solutions, manage complex RFPs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive procurement success while leveraging cutting-edge...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Champion innovative solutions as a System Engineer, driving client success through technology implementation and project management. Collaborate with teams to deliver projects on time and enhance clie...

Tampa, FLRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $185K *

Unlock your potential by leading the design and development of innovative cloud-native applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical direction and enhance member experiences...

Texas, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving revenue for data center solutions by building client relationships and guiding project specifications. Act as the technical authority, connecting customer needs to comprehen...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$142K - $184K *

Champion the development and operational deployment of vehicle firmware, leveraging IoT data to enhance fleet safety and efficiency through collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $260K *

Innovate and drive technical strategy for AI-powered products at scale. Empower teams to build transformative software solutions, oversee complex projects, and deliver exceptional results that reshape...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Transform critical automation platforms by ensuring their reliability, scalability, and performance. Collaborate with development teams to enhance system stability and drive operational excellence acr...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$64K - $102K *

Elevate network performance by deploying and optimizing voice solutions, ensuring 99.999% uptime. Collaborate on network planning and security, while providing expert support and documentation for com...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $115K *

Innovate testing strategies and enhance software quality through automated and manual verification. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and optimize processes while leveraging AWS and full-s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $160K *

Elevate your career as a Staff Software Engineer, leading full-stack development in a dynamic team. Design, build, and support healthcare applications while ensuring data security and compliance in a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$63K - $129K *

Contribute to system quality by executing test cases, analyzing requirements, and validating functionality to ensure compliance and stability in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with teams to enh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $115K *

Optimize finance systems and enhance operations by leading finance technology solutions, ensuring data integrity, system integration, and process automation to support a global finance environment...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.