Explore Desktop Support Engineer Jobs

Desktop Support Engineers keep employees and organizations productive by maintaining computers, software, networks, and other workplace technology. Browse vetted opportunities on Ladders, including roles paying $100,000 or more, and find a position that matches your technical expertise and career goals.

What Desktop Support Engineers Do

In this role, you may diagnose hardware and software issues, support operating systems and business applications, configure laptops and workstations, and resolve connectivity or access problems. Desktop Support Engineers also document solutions, manage tickets, assist with device deployments, and help maintain secure, reliable IT environments. Senior positions may involve mentoring technicians, coordinating escalations, and improving support processes across an organization.

Skills Employers Value

Employers often seek experience with Windows and macOS, endpoint management, identity and access tools, ticketing systems, remote support, and enterprise hardware. Strong troubleshooting, clear communication, customer service, and careful documentation are essential. Familiarity with cloud platforms, security practices, scripting, and IT service management frameworks can also help candidates stand out.

Find Your Next IT Support Role

Desktop Support Engineer titles and responsibilities vary by employer. Look for opportunities that align with your experience, preferred technologies, and desired level of ownership. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates explore high-value roles in desktop and enterprise IT support.

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$102K - $183K *

Oversee operational support and enhancement of critical ETRM applications, ensuring reliability and performance. Lead support teams, manage vendor relationships, and drive modernization initiatives in...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $183K *

Optimize application support and operational excellence for critical ETRM platforms. Lead teams, manage incidents, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring stability and alignment w...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$61K - $141K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your MBSE expertise to drive system modeling for DoD initiatives. Collaborate with teams to integrate warfighting requirements and enhance digital engineering practices...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$61K - $141K *

Champion innovative MBSE practices to enhance DoD systems engineering. Collaborate with teams to integrate warfighting requirements, utilizing advanced modeling tools and techniques to drive impactful...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's building a pipeline of skilled Windows Engineers to support critical national security missions. Contribute to enterprise infrastructure and enjoy career growth opportunities while...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $126K *

Join a team that's transforming IT systems administration for advanced AI research. Support end-users and manage high-performance computing environments while streamlining operations for both classifi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$200K - $250K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by leading deployments and automating processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer experiences and ensure reliable operations across diverse environments, drivi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Transform cloud architecture and delivery for AI platforms, leading deployments across diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes, enhance reliability, and ensure customer sa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Champion innovative solutions as a System Engineer, driving client success through technology implementation and project management. Collaborate with teams to deliver projects on time and enhance clie...

Tampa, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate project success by enhancing system evaluations with automation, ensuring optimal application performance through proactive monitoring and support. Collaborate across teams in a dynamic env...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $120K *

Transform technical support environments by providing expert end-user assistance, troubleshooting, and system administration in a fast-paced IT setting, while ensuring security and usability for diver...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Optimize our cloud infrastructure and deployment processes as a DevOps Engineer. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability and scalability, leveraging your expertise in Kubernetes, AWS, and automa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $156K *

Grow your career with a hands-on role training dealership technicians in advanced automotive diagnostics and repair techniques, while maintaining a collaborative training environment and enhancing ins...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance system reliability and performance through automation, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal user experience while driving continuous improvements in a cutting-edge tech...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Help us enhance system reliability and performance by automating processes, minimizing manual tasks, and ensuring high availability of critical services through innovative solutions and continuous imp...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform operational excellence by ensuring high availability and performance of critical services. Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with teams to enhance s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving automation and performance in Azure environments, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime. Collaborate with teams to enhance system reliability and implement innova...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize system performance and reliability by implementing automation and continuous improvements. Engage in deep technical analysis and collaborate with teams to enhance service uptime and operation...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by enhancing system reliability and automation. Collaborate with teams to minimize downtime, optimize performance, and implement innovative solutions that ensure high avai...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine operational excellence by enhancing system reliability and automation. Drive continuous improvements in high-performance Azure environments, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system reliability and performance. You'll drive automation, optimize operations, and ensure high availability of critical services while collaborating with e...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and validating advanced GPS/GNSS navigation solutions for airborne systems, ensuring performance and integrity in complex environments while collaborating across engineer...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by building and maintaining innovative software solutions in a collaborative team environment, driving quality and reliability in a growth-focused cloud SaaS for municipal finance...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $214K *

Lead the charge in enhancing and maintaining a robust Windows environment, ensuring operational excellence and security within a collaborative team. Drive innovation in a dynamic Big Data ecosystem wh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $140K *

Unlock potential by developing automation frameworks and tools that enhance software deployment and validation processes, ensuring high-quality silicon integration and system performance across divers...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Desktop Support Engineer do?question toggle

    A Desktop Support Engineer troubleshoots and maintains workplace computers, operating systems, applications, and connected devices. The role may also include device setup, ticket management, user support, documentation, and escalation of complex technical issues.

  • What skills are important for Desktop Support Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include hardware and software troubleshooting, Windows or macOS support, endpoint management, ticketing tools, networking fundamentals, security awareness, documentation, and effective communication with users.

  • What qualifications do employers look for?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often value hands-on IT support experience, familiarity with enterprise environments, and relevant certifications or technical training. Senior roles may require experience with endpoint platforms, team leadership, process improvement, or specialized systems.

  • Can I find Desktop Support Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Availability depends on employer requirements, location, experience level, and the scope of each position.

  • How can I stand out when applying for a Desktop Support Engineer role?question toggle

    Highlight measurable results such as resolving tickets efficiently, supporting large user populations, improving device deployment, reducing recurring issues, or strengthening security. Tailor your resume to the technologies and responsibilities listed in each job posting.