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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$96K - $148K *

Lead the charge in managing and optimizing a diverse UNIX/Linux server environment, ensuring robust performance and security while supporting critical Army IT services across multiple platforms and da...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of defense systems by designing, integrating, and analyzing the U.S. Navy's Aegis Weapons System. Leverage your expertise in systems engineering to enhance missio...

2 days ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a technical leader, tackling complex IT challenges and driving impactful projects for diverse clients. Mentor junior engineers while managing escalations and implementing cutt...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform systems engineering by overseeing project teams and delivering comprehensive support across multiple technical domains, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with government standards...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $190K *

Drive innovation in optical systems engineering by designing, integrating, and optimizing high-performance optical subsystems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and exceed cust...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Champion the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines, ensuring data integrity and availability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data workflows and enhance infrastructu...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $102K *

Drive the validation and testing of WLAN and Bluetooth solutions, ensuring robust connectivity for enterprise applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance wireless performance and maintain core lab...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $135K *

Collaborate to engineer and sustain endpoint systems across classified networks, ensuring compliance and security. Lead initiatives in automation and analytics while serving as the Tier III escalation...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $135K *

Empower classified endpoint systems by engineering and maintaining secure infrastructures across multiple networks. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, optimize performance, and lead innovati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in enhancing application support by diagnosing complex issues, collaborating with teams, and leveraging AI tools to streamline processes. Share your expertise to elevate team performan...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by providing engineering support for complex systems integration, ensuring compliance with standards while managing interfaces and user requirements. Collaborate on assessments and te...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation by building and shipping software features for millions, blending UI and systems engineering with applied AI. Collaborate across the stack to create exceptional product experiences in...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $175K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in power distribution solutions. Leverage your engineering expertise to prepare bids, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with sales teams to meet customer needs...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$114K - $190K *

Lead the charge in managing and optimizing bare-metal Linux and Kubernetes infrastructure. Drive innovation through automated GitOps workflows and GPU integration, enhancing high-performance computing...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative applications by leveraging .NET and Azure technologies, contributing to microservices and AI solutions while ensuring quality and performance in a remote collaborative environment...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$227K - $241K *

Empower cross-functional teams by designing and maintaining integrations for Atlassian products. Collaborate to enhance productivity and streamline workflows, ensuring seamless software solutions in a...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Drive the advancement of automated visual inspection processes, ensuring seamless integration and optimization of equipment in manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to enhance production efficiency...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $119K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing scalable backend systems, ensuring high performance and resilience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance technical roadmaps while mentoring j...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$70K - $143K *

Engage in innovative product development as an entry-level Applications Engineer, supporting USB and PCIe technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create technical documentation, train...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $143K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative USB and PCIe solutions. As an entry-level Applications Engineer, you'll create technical documentation, support evaluation platforms, and provide...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join us to develop and enhance innovative software solutions that support critical missions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure application reliability and security while leveraging mod...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $192K *

Transform customer support by leading technical solutions and enhancing product quality. Drive service strategies and foster team development to ensure exceptional service delivery and operational exc...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Elevate your career by bridging staging and deployment for enterprise infrastructure. Ensure seamless operation of complex systems through rigorous testing and validation, while collaborating with arc...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative managed services solutions by partnering with sales teams to assess client needs, design scalable architectures, and ensure seamless transitions, driving long...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive client success by delivering tailored managed services solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to assess needs, design scalable architectures, and ensure seamless transitions, all while enhancin...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.