Explore Developer Support Engineer opportunities that combine software engineering expertise with customer-focused problem solving. These professionals help developers use APIs, SDKs, platforms, and other technical products by investigating complex issues, explaining solutions, and sharing insights with product and engineering teams. Ladders features vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find high-value opportunities.
Developer Support Engineers work directly with software developers and technical customers to diagnose product and integration problems. They may reproduce bugs, analyze logs and code, write sample implementations, answer questions about documentation, and guide customers through troubleshooting. They also identify recurring issues and collaborate with engineering, product, and documentation teams to improve the developer experience.
Employers commonly seek strong programming and debugging skills, familiarity with APIs and software development tools, and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly. Experience with languages such as Python, JavaScript, Java, or Go may be useful, along with knowledge of cloud services, databases, networking, and version control. Successful candidates pair analytical thinking and technical depth with patience, empathy, and clear written communication.
Developer Support Engineer roles are available at software companies, cloud providers, fintech firms, and other organizations with technical products. Depending on experience and employer needs, career paths can lead to senior or lead support engineering, developer relations, solutions engineering, technical account management, or product and engineering roles. Browse Ladders for vetted openings paying $100,000 or more and find opportunities aligned with your technical strengths.
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Senior Consultant - Senior Project Manager
$110K - $130K *
Drive complex project implementations by leading cross-functional teams, managing deliverables, and ensuring compliance. Leverage Salesforce expertise to optimize processes and foster client relations...
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Senior Backend Engineer, External
$199K - $235K *
Innovate backend solutions by designing, building, and maintaining scalable services for external pentesting. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and ensure system performance, reliabi...
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Staff Attack Engineer, External
$238K - $280K *
Lead the charge in developing autonomous attack workflows for external surfaces, leveraging your expertise to enhance reconnaissance capabilities and mentor engineers while driving strategic technical...
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Sr. Engineer, Project Engineering
$100K - $130K *
Partner with us to design and implement secure, scalable network solutions. Leverage your expertise in networking technologies to enhance performance and reliability while collaborating with cross-fun...
3 weeks ago
$73K - $103K *
Support a global workforce by delivering exceptional IT solutions. Manage user lifecycle processes, troubleshoot modern workplace technologies, and enhance IT operations through automation and documen...
2 weeks ago
Senior Technical Support Engineer - Customer Support (all genders)
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to resolving complex technical issues for enterprise customers. Leverage your expertise in observability tools and coding to drive systemic improvements and enhance custom...
2 days ago
$225K - $265K *
Lead and mentor a diverse team of backend engineers in EDR remediation, transforming insights into actionable product capabilities while managing scope and fostering collaboration across engineering t...
1 week ago
Senior AI Developer - Product Operations
$140K - $170K *
Drive the development of AI agents, shaping architecture and standards while ensuring production quality. Collaborate with Product Managers to enhance product lifecycle efficiency and foster team grow...
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Senior Enterprise Account Executive - West
$229K - $314K *
Drive success at large enterprise accounts, fostering relationships and ensuring robust account management. Collaborate across teams to elevate visibility and adoption, while navigating consultative s...
Reposted 1 month ago
Senior Software Engineer - Open Source (RD217)
$148K - $201K *
Empower the development of our open source software solutions while collaborating with engineers and community contributors. Leverage your cloud native expertise to enhance mission outcomes through in...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Business Applications Engineer
$150K - $200K *
Lead the charge in transforming business challenges into innovative solutions by leveraging your expertise in automation and integration. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency and...
5 days ago
Associate Customer Success Manager
$81K - $127K *
Drive customer success by managing the full lifecycle of client engagement, ensuring product utilization and alignment with business goals. Collaborate with teams to foster strategic partnerships and...
1 week ago
Senior Engineering Manager, Grafana Frontend | Canada | Remote
$211K - $253K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing user experience through innovative frontend solutions. As a leader, drive performance, development, and cross-team collaboration to deliver impactful customer...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Technical Marketing Specialist
$98K - $147K *
Unlock potential by designing engaging, story-driven demonstrations that showcase technology's real-world impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling content that bridges prod...
1 week ago
Staff Software Engineer, Tech Lead - NetBox Delivery
$135K - $160K *
Unlock the potential of NetBox Delivery by leading software design, enhancing production reliability, and mentoring engineers. Shape the technical direction and ensure seamless deployment on Cloud and...
3 weeks ago
Senior Technical Account Manager
$155K - $180K *
Lead the charge in optimizing delivery frameworks for complex global accounts, collaborating with VPs and executives to translate business needs into operational strategies, and mentoring peers to fos...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Solutions Support Engineer - US East
$126K - $172K *
Transform customer experiences by providing expert technical support, troubleshooting issues, and implementing scalable solutions. Collaborate with global teams to enhance service delivery and ensure...
4 days ago
$118K - $216K *
Join a team that's redefining engineering with AI at its core. You'll design and build innovative solutions for aging parents, ensuring they stay connected and independent while shaping future vertica...
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Transform order management processes by leading cross-functional teams in large-scale commerce projects. Drive system design and integration across regions, ensuring seamless order lifecycle and fulfi...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by designing and maintaining advanced IT infrastructure platforms, ensuring reliability and security. Collaborate with teams to optimize solutions, automate processes, and enhance...
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Principal Engineer, Monetization Engineering
$223K - $317K *
Drive the evolution of a robust Fulfillment platform, shaping architecture and strategy while mentoring teams. Lead modernization efforts to enhance scalability, reliability, and performance, ensuring...
1 week ago
Staff Software Engineer, Maps Services
$162K - $290K *
Shape the technical direction of a geospatial platform, building scalable systems and APIs that enhance location-aware experiences across products, while collaborating with teams to drive innovation a...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $150K *
Transform your career by architecting scalable software solutions that empower users globally. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform functionality and performance while driving i...
2 days ago
Backend Software Engineer - Identity
$196K *
Transform the engineering landscape by driving creative improvements and delivering end-to-end identity services. Mentor peers, enhance documentation, and champion security best practices while mainta...
5 days ago
Site Reliability Engineering Manager
$114K - $190K *
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2 weeks ago
What is a Developer Support Engineer?
A Developer Support Engineer helps software developers use a company’s technical products, such as APIs, SDKs, platforms, and cloud services. The role involves troubleshooting, debugging, explaining integrations, and sharing product feedback with internal teams.
What skills do Developer Support Engineers need?
Common qualifications include programming and debugging ability, experience with APIs and developer tools, and familiarity with areas such as cloud infrastructure, databases, and networking. Clear communication, analytical thinking, and a customer-focused approach are also important.
How is a Developer Support Engineer different from a software engineer?
Software engineers primarily design and build software, while Developer Support Engineers focus on helping customers and developers use that software successfully. Support engineers may still write code, reproduce bugs, and contribute technical feedback or examples.
What career paths can follow a Developer Support Engineer role?
Experienced Developer Support Engineers may advance into senior or team leadership positions, developer relations, solutions engineering, technical account management, or product and software engineering roles.
Where can I find Developer Support Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Ladders lists vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search the listings for Developer Support Engineer opportunities and review each posting for compensation, location, and qualifications.