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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$161K - $221K *

Optimize complex systems in the semiconductor industry by designing, integrating, and testing innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality standards and exceed...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $165K *

Lead the design and optimization of complex systems in the semiconductor industry, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions and ensure high-quality standards are met t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $165K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing complex systems in the semiconductor industry. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions, ensuring high-quality standards and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to empower customers by transforming technical challenges into seamless solutions. Leverage your engineering expertise to facilitate integration, customization, and troubleshooting, ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying custom applications on the Microsoft Power Platform, enhancing client solutions through innovative workflows, data integration, and intelligent automation a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$227K - $338K *

Take ownership of the architecture and engineering direction for an enterprise AI agent platform, driving hands-on development and mentoring engineers to deliver scalable, cloud-native solutions for F...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $104K *

Lead the charge in optimizing vision systems for pharmaceutical inspections, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate on AI technologies while providing technical support and training to enhance c...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $104K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing vision systems for pharmaceutical inspections. This role involves travel, machine installations, and training, ensuring high-quality standards in defect dete...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $110K *

Grow your career with a dynamic Infrastructure Engineering role focused on optimizing lab operations through hands-on support, automation, and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid work environme...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Engineer scalable software solutions that enhance mission-critical systems. Lead technical teams in developing complex applications using best practices in security and performance while ensuring qual...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive high-performance software solutions as a Senior Software Engineer, enhancing complex systems and leading technical development. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality, scalability, and securit...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $202K *

Analyze business processes and leverage AI-driven solutions to enhance collaboration and efficiency. Lead a global team in modernizing technology stacks, driving project delivery, and ensuring seamles...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of IT by leading a dynamic team, resolving complex technical issues, and driving innovative solutions across multiple sites while enhancing security and efficiency in a growing indepe...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Optimize enterprise mobile and endpoint solutions across diverse platforms. Lead strategy, design, and management of MDM/MAM systems while ensuring security compliance and mentoring junior engineers f...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$102K - $176K *

Join a team that's driving process excellence in global manufacturing by optimizing the inflatable bubble extrusion process. Lead initiatives that enhance quality, productivity, and reliability while...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by providing expert application support in a dynamic Capital Markets Technology team. Leverage your technical expertise to enhance processes, resolve complex issues, and collaborat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$66K - $106K *

Shape the future of technical support by ensuring reliable operation of Shared System Maintainer cycles. Collaborate with developers and analysts to enhance testing environments and troubleshoot issue...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $149K *

Join a team that's redefining client success through innovative data solutions. As a Field Engineer, you'll architect and implement integrations and automations, driving efficiency and scalability whi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Champion the resolution of complex technical issues for clients, leveraging expertise in Linux, networking, and cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance service delivery and operational c...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leveraging your expertise in machine learning and data engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform regulatory data into actionable insights while ensuri...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $125K *

Optimize backend operations by supporting Java microservices, ensuring system reliability and performance through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams i...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $105K *

Transform complex workflows in real estate lending by embedding with business teams to develop AI-powered tools. Write production code, document processes, and ensure seamless integration while enhanc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $105K *

Drive innovation in real estate lending by embedding with business teams to develop AI-powered tools. You'll write production code, document workflows, and enhance automation, all while collaborating...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$195K - $215K *

Drive software tool design and implementation for reuse and domain analysis, enhancing efficiency through advanced automation and monitoring techniques in a dynamic support environment...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $215K *

Transform your career by designing innovative software tools and managing development processes. Lead initiatives for automation and continuous monitoring while leveraging technical expertise across m...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.