Application Support Engineer Jobs

Application Support Engineers keep business-critical software running smoothly. They investigate technical issues, support users and development teams, and help ensure applications remain reliable, secure, and performant. Explore vetted Application Support Engineer opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does an Application Support Engineer Do?

Responsibilities vary by organization, but commonly include monitoring applications, diagnosing incidents, analyzing logs and system metrics, resolving escalated support cases, and coordinating fixes with engineering, infrastructure, and product teams. Many roles also involve documenting procedures, improving support workflows, and helping prevent recurring problems.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often look for experience supporting production applications and strong troubleshooting, communication, and analytical skills. Depending on the role, useful qualifications may include SQL, scripting, cloud platforms, Linux or Windows administration, networking fundamentals, observability tools, and familiarity with incident-management practices. Requirements differ across companies and industries.

Career Opportunities

Application Support Engineers work across industries that rely on software, including financial services, healthcare, technology, and enterprise operations. With experience, professionals may move into senior support engineering, site reliability engineering, systems engineering, technical operations, or application development. Browse Ladders to find high-paying roles aligned with your experience 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 openings, compare responsibilities, and identify positions that match your technical strengths.

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$110K - $140K *

Drive system reliability and user satisfaction by supporting complex applications, diagnosing issues, and collaborating across teams to enhance processes and improve technical systems in a dynamic inv...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive customer satisfaction by diagnosing and resolving complex platform issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and ensure system reliability, while mastering our...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $195K *

Transform media processing workflows by providing expert application support, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring seamless operations across Windows and Linux environments while collaborating...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Advance healthcare technology by providing L2 support for critical applications, ensuring stability and reliability. Collaborate with clinical teams and IT to resolve incidents and enhance workflows...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate project success by enhancing system evaluations with automation, ensuring optimal application performance through proactive monitoring and support. Collaborate across teams in a dynamic env...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $179K *

Advance operational excellence by providing Tier 2 support for critical applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot incidents, enhance system reliability, and drive improveme...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $179K *

Empower operational excellence by providing advanced technical support for critical applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance system performance, and ensure...

San Antonio, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by providing Level 3 application support, resolving complex issues, and optimizing SQL performance while collaborating with development teams to enhance system stability and user e...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by providing essential support for enterprise collaboration platforms. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance user experience and troubleshoot issues, ensuring operational success in a...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join our dynamic team as you support and enhance core trading applications, leveraging your technical expertise across diverse technologies while collaborating with stakeholders to optimize processes...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $163K *

Unlock your potential as you lead production support for critical applications, enhancing stability and responsiveness while collaborating with diverse teams in a dynamic environment focused on innova...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by providing vital application support and integration development for mission-critical systems. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues, enhance user experience, and ensure dat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with a role focused on application support and integration development, ensuring seamless operations for mission-critical systems while collaborating with users and vendors to resolv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $125K *

Optimize application performance and reliability by providing expert support and maintenance for critical business systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance oper...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $110K *

Support a mission-critical application modernization program by providing Tier 2 application support, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring a reliable user experience for approximately 180,000 users mo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing user experience through application support. You'll troubleshoot and resolve issues for a portfolio of enterprise applications, ensuring seamless access for 1...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $126K *

Empower engineering teams by providing Level 3 support for robotic waterjet cutting systems. Troubleshoot, document, and enhance software solutions while collaborating across departments to ensure opt...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize mission success by providing expert technical support and leadership across SOCOM operations. Collaborate with teams to integrate systems, enforce best practices, and mitigate risks while sta...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $109K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic IT team dedicated to transforming banking technology. We're seeking skilled individuals to implement, support, and enhance application environments, driving in...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $125K *

Unlock your potential by providing expert technical support for semiconductor tools. Collaborate with customers and engineers to enhance product performance and drive improvements in service delivery...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Optimize your career by ensuring the reliability and performance of critical trade processing platforms. Collaborate globally to enhance system stability, automate processes, and drive continuous impr...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Join our team as you drive stability and operational excellence across critical trade processing platforms. Collaborate with global teams to enhance system reliability, automate processes, and ensure...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $110K *

Unlock your potential as a key IT Support Engineer, blending hands-on support with engineering tasks. Drive automation, manage access, and enhance security while ensuring seamless IT operations in a d...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on application support and development. Collaborate with business partners to enhance software solutions, troubleshoot issues, and ensure operational excel...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform application support by analyzing systems, resolving incidents, and collaborating with teams to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risks, ensuring seamless software performance in da...

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 troubleshoots and supports software applications, monitors production performance, responds to incidents, and works with technical teams to restore service and prevent repeat issues.

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

    Commonly sought skills include application troubleshooting, log analysis, SQL, scripting, operating systems, networking, cloud platforms, and clear communication. Specific requirements vary by employer and role.

  • Are Application Support Engineer jobs available remotely?question toggle

    Some employers offer remote or hybrid Application Support Engineer positions, while others require on-site or scheduled coverage. Check each job listing for location and work-arrangement details.

  • How can I find high-paying Application Support Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Search Ladders for vetted Application Support Engineer opportunities paying $100,000 or more, and review each listing for salary, qualifications, responsibilities, and location.