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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$116K - $155K *

Optimize energy conservation measures by providing technical expertise in EaaS projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance system performance and mentor staff, ensuring successful pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $171K *

Lead the technical execution of Energy-as-a-Service projects, optimizing energy conservation measures across complex multi-building portfolios. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance syst...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $171K *

Drive energy efficiency by providing technical expertise in EaaS projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize system performance and mentor staff, ensuring successful implementation...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Champion the future of AI operations by building scalable, production-ready solutions. Lead monitoring, incident response, and governance to ensure quality and compliance across diverse customer engag...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Manage customer conversions with expertise, ensuring seamless onboarding and integration. Drive project success through collaboration and technical problem-solving, while building strong relationships...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower innovation by leading software development projects, enhancing application performance, and mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions while leverag...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic engineering role, bridging customer needs with innovative solutions. Engage in hands-on problem-solving and technical support while fostering strong relationships in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $180K *

Transform your career by developing and enhancing complex software systems. Collaborate with teams to analyze requirements, debug software, and implement innovative solutions that meet performance sta...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $180K *

Engage in the development and enhancement of complex software systems, collaborating with teams to analyze requirements, debug software, and implement solutions that meet performance standards while e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming healthcare challenges into innovative, user-friendly products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient access and streamline workflows, driving impac...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring optimal performance of critical communications systems. Leverage technical expertise to resolve issues, enhance service delivery, and drive customer satisfaction w...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Develop and maintain software for vehicle functions, ensuring integration and testing align with engineering standards. Collaborate with engineers to enhance automated testing frameworks and troublesh...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of manufacturing by leading AI and Smart Manufacturing initiatives. Collaborate with teams to create impactful solutions, validate business value, and drive digital transformation...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation by embedding with manufacturing teams to translate AI and Smart Manufacturing opportunities into actionable solutions, ensuring rapid delivery and alignment with global product strate...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $155K *

Advance your career as a full stack software engineer, collaborating across teams to design and deploy innovative digital aircraft solutions while enhancing product capabilities and driving continuous...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $105K *

Join us to support quality assurance and technical solutions in the automotive sector. Collaborate with dealer technicians, document findings, and drive improvements across OEM Manufacturing and Suppl...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$156K - $157K *

Join our team to lead the design and maintenance of Kafka clusters, ensuring high availability and scalability. Collaborate with stakeholders and development teams to optimize processes and enhance op...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $85K *

Innovate manufacturing processes by utilizing engineering and Lean methodologies to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. Lead cross-functional teams, optimize flow, and implement improvements to d...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $158K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leveraging your software engineering skills to enhance test automation capabilities. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and optimize quality assurance pr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $250K *

Optimize and deploy lightweight machine learning models for edge AI applications, focusing on audio processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance model efficiency and provide technica...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of IT operations by building a robust ITSM practice. Collaborate across teams to design workflows, governance, and automation that enhance service delivery and operational efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Deliver high-impact software solutions by leading design and implementation efforts. Collaborate with teams to enforce best practices, mentor engineers, and drive technical direction while ensuring sc...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in solving complex engineering challenges across teams, mentoring senior engineers and influencing technical decisions. Utilize your expertise to design resilient solutions and validat...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team in developing real-time mission-critical software solutions. Take ownership of design, integration, and testing processes, while collaborating in an Agile environment to enhance pr...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement software solutions for mission-critical defense applications, collaborating in an Agile environment to enhance combat systems and ensure reliability in soft...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.