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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$90K - $105K *

Optimize healthcare support by serving as the primary contact for clinical application issues. Collaborate with clinicians and IT teams to troubleshoot, educate, and resolve technical challenges, ensu...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$62K - $141K *

Join a team that's enhancing national security by building resilient systems. As a Site Reliability Engineer, you'll automate processes, implement monitoring tools, and develop robust cloud infrastruc...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$62K - $141K *

Unlock potential by enhancing system resilience and efficiency through automation and monitoring. Collaborate with teams to build robust infrastructures that support national security while advancing...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K - $225K *

Transform critical production systems as a Lead Site Reliability Engineer, ensuring reliability, performance, and security. Collaborate with DevOps and security teams to enhance system resilience and...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing production accounting processes while collaborating with a team of experts. Your analytical skills will drive efficiency and compliance, making a significant impact acros...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing scalable enterprise applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance solutions while ensuring best practices in software e...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Develop and scale enterprise data catalog solutions, enhancing data governance and discovery. Collaborate with teams to drive architectural decisions and mentor junior engineers, ensuring robust, secu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as a Java Developer, focusing on digital banking solutions. Collaborate with architects and peers to enhance code quality, tackle technical challenges, and drive innovation in a fa...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Engineer innovative ETL solutions and enhance finance processes. Join a dynamic team to support and optimize applications, ensuring effective data management and reporting across the organization...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Discover innovative solutions in capital markets by joining a dynamic team. Collaborate with business teams to develop and implement cutting-edge applications that enhance user experiences and drive b...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Engineer robust Hyperion infrastructure solutions, ensuring seamless operations and support. Collaborate on enhancements, provide on-call troubleshooting, and maintain cloud-integrated systems to driv...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $116K *

Lead the management and support of SCCM infrastructure, focusing on OSD, application packaging, and troubleshooting. Collaborate on endpoint management and ensure compliance through effective reportin...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $116K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage and support SCCM infrastructure, focusing on OSD, application packaging, and troubleshooting. Leverage your expertise in enterprise endpoint management to drive effic...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Partner with us to enhance safety in Marine Corps weapons systems through rigorous analysis and collaboration. Leverage your expertise to identify risks, recommend mitigations, and ensure compliance w...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing safety in Marine Corps weapons systems. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to analyze risks, recommend mitigations, and ensure compliance with safety stand...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $100K *

Optimize customer process control by driving sales and delivering innovative solutions. Collaborate with Account Managers to enhance service quality and achieve sales targets while ensuring customer s...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative application development in engineered materials. Collaborate across teams to lead R&D projects, enhance product capabilities, and support market growth in bui...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$113K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing business performance through process improvements and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive change, optimize operatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $120K *

Elevate business performance by driving process improvements and optimizations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement Lean Six Sigma methodologies, enhance employee experiences, and fos...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $147K *

Engage in user-focused design and development as you advocate for positive experiences across UI, CLI, and API. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, resolve issues, and contribute to a cultu...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $189K *

Join our innovative team to develop cutting-edge embedded software for optical test and measurement systems, focusing on imaging and machine vision applications throughout the product lifecycle...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$108K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement analytics solutions using Azure technologies. Collaborate on data engineering projects, lead best practices, and mentor others while driving impactful insig...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Empower innovation by leading the development of production Generative AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and optimize workflows, ensuring operational excellence a...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $180K *

Drive the evolution of our Python-based modeling services and dashboard applications. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance investment processes, integrating AI-driven capabilities and setting te...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $180K *

Engineer innovative investment modeling applications, leading full-stack development and AI integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows and elevate technical standards, d...

1 week 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.