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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$175K - $340K *

Lead the charge in developing and enhancing complex software systems, ensuring adherence to design requirements while collaborating with teams to resolve issues and improve processes. Drive innovation...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K - $340K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative software solutions for complex systems. Collaborate with engineers to enhance software performance and ensure quality across diverse projects, whi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K - $340K *

Empower your career by developing complex software systems that enhance customer operations. Collaborate with teams to analyze requirements, debug software, and implement innovative solutions in a dyn...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's optimizing and scaling Hyperion financial systems. Leverage your expertise in PLSQL and Shell Scripting to enhance enterprise-grade applications and ensure high availability and per...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Manage and optimize hybrid IT infrastructure, ensuring security and reliability for clinical services. Collaborate across teams to support systems, enhance performance, and drive innovation in a dynam...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $275K *

Lead the charge in shaping the technical strategy for reliability and infrastructure. Drive initiatives across teams, design scalable systems, and enhance operational excellence while mentoring engine...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $340K *

Join a team that's developing innovative software solutions to enhance customer operations. Collaborate on complex systems, analyze requirements, and ensure quality through testing and debugging while...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing high-performance computing systems, ensuring seamless integration and troubleshooting across diverse Linux environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by supporting managed services infrastructure, ensuring seamless incident response, systems administration, and network troubleshooting while collaborating with internal t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to support, troubleshoot, and maintain IT systems, ensuring optimal performance and security. Manage daily operations, provide user assistance, and implement system enhancements fo...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $195K *

Engage with our diverse customer base to provide technical support for advanced design tools. Collaborate with AEs and R&D teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance product functionality, and ensure custo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Tackle innovative design challenges as you develop and validate structural components for passenger vehicles, ensuring efficiency and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to mee...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower customer success by diagnosing workflow issues, implementing solutions, and enhancing integrations. Collaborate with clients to adapt their systems, ensuring seamless onboarding and ongoing su...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $179K *

Advance your career by designing and implementing innovative software solutions. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and enhance systems while mentoring junior engineers in a dynamic, flexible work...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $179K *

Contribute to innovative software solutions by designing, developing, and testing applications. Engage in all phases of the software lifecycle while mentoring junior engineers and enhancing operationa...

San Antonio, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $152K *

Join a team that's transforming software development by automating end-to-end testing. Collaborate with skilled engineers to enhance productivity and ensure quality across broadband and video services...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$85K - $117K *

Empower key accounts and sales teams by delivering expert technical support and training on industrial automation products. Engage in application engineering, maintain documentation, and enhance custo...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$169K - $195K *

Empower the development of cutting-edge automation for embedded systems in medical robotics. This role involves designing test infrastructure, creating automated tools, and collaborating across teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Discover a dynamic role where you will enhance partner relationships, drive revenue growth, and provide technical expertise in mobile device management solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $120K *

Champion user experience by diagnosing software issues, enhancing workflows, and mentoring junior staff. Collaborate with engineering to improve system reliability and create standardized documentatio...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$76K - $143K *

Transform customer experiences by developing and maintaining innovative contact center solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high performance and reliability using Genesys Cloud...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $143K *

Engineer innovative contact center solutions using Genesys Cloud, collaborating across teams to design, implement, and maintain high-performing customer service platforms while ensuring security and s...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading software development efforts in Go and distributed systems. Collaborate with a talented team to design scalable solutions, mentor junior members, and drive innovation in a...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of software innovation, designing and implementing robust distributed systems. Leverage your expertise in Go, Kubernetes, and API design to create scalable solution...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative solutions for radio communication systems, ensuring stability and performance across all platforms. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance operational capabil...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.