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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$120K - $145K *

Engage as a trusted technical expert, empowering diverse clients to maximize their data. Lead evaluations, mentor junior engineers, and influence product direction while collaborating across teams in...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $90K *

Support our clients by providing exceptional onsite IT assistance, troubleshooting diverse technologies, and ensuring seamless communication. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality service whi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $141K *

Elevate application systems through analysis, design, and implementation, ensuring alignment with business needs. Collaborate with teams to enhance software solutions while providing user support and...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $127K *

Champion exceptional IT support through proactive management of incidents and user needs. Collaborate globally to enhance end-user experiences while ensuring smooth office operations and technological...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $150K *

Champion innovative software solutions by designing and implementing complex systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to leverage modern technologies and enhance client capabilities, while staying cur...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $200K *

Build and scale critical backend systems that manage vast data volumes and high query loads. Collaborate with a talented team to design robust APIs, enhance deployment automation, and tackle complex t...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $135K *

Shape your career by providing engineering solutions for underground mining equipment, collaborating with teams to enhance product functionality, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Your...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in launching and supporting microwave radio products, ensuring compliance and performance through hands-on testing, technical support, and customer interaction across North America to...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Engage your expertise to launch and support microwave radio products, ensuring compliance and performance across North America. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve technical issues and enhance c...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$62K - $111K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of test engineering by supporting the development and commissioning of test solutions, enhancing production efficiency, and driving continuous improvement in test...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$62K - $111K *

Drive the charge in developing and optimizing test solutions, ensuring quality and efficiency in production. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and deliver comprehensive documentation and tra...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing and building robust distributed systems that ensure fault-tolerance and efficiency while managing complex evaluation loops across diverse devices and high-throughput simul...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion technical excellence by leading enterprise-level deployment and integration of Access Control and Video Management Systems. Collaborate with project teams to ensure quality installations and...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$121K - $132K *

Innovate your career by managing production incidents and enhancing application support. Collaborate with teams to ensure system availability, implement changes, and conduct root cause analysis in a d...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional IT support. In this hybrid role, you'll provide onsite and remote assistance to clients, ensuring seamless communication and high-quality service...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Optimize IT support operations by delivering high-quality technical assistance, managing complex issues, and leveraging AI tools to enhance user experience and team efficiency in a dynamic office envi...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $190K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing complex software systems, ensuring performance and functionality meet user requirements while collaborating with engineers and users to deliver innovative s...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $236K *

Analyze user requirements and design robust software solutions. Drive development and maintenance of complex systems, ensuring performance standards are met while mentoring teams and integrating softw...

Yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $236K *

Transform complex software systems through innovative development and maintenance. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytics, algorithms, and real-time systems while ensuring adherence to design req...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform quality assurance in retail by leading testing strategies and driving best practices. Collaborate with teams to ensure robust test coverage and enhance solutions, while mentoring junior engi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $110K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality assurance for innovative POS solutions, driving testing strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the retail experience through comprehens...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion IT support across global offices by troubleshooting, managing endpoints, and enhancing user experience. Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient onboarding, offboarding, and technical assis...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $138K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in complex customer solutions. As a senior technical expert, you'll lead strategic engagements, design scalable solutions, and foster strong relationships to ensu...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $138K *

Unlock potential by serving as a senior technical expert in sales, driving complex customer solutions and fostering collaboration across teams to achieve strategic goals and enhance customer relations...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $157K *

Empower clients by providing expert technical support in Fixed Income and Derivatives. Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to translate client needs into actionable solutions while ensuring...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.