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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Staff Product Engineer, Developer Experience
$135K - $160K *
Engage with engineers to enhance developer workflows and tools. Own the product lifecycle from discovery to adoption, ensuring high-quality internal software that meets user needs and drives efficienc...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in resolving complex customer issues by bridging support and engineering. Collaborate with teams to investigate, troubleshoot, and advocate for customer needs while enhancing technical...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $160K *
Lead day-to-day reliability for our SRE-DevOps team, ensuring production AWS environments are secure and well-documented. Collaborate on automation, incident response, and compliance while working ind...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Contribute to our Developer Advocacy efforts by engaging with global developer communities, creating technical content, and showcasing Network APIs. Shape our strategy and build a thriving technical c...
1 week ago
Staff Software Engineer, Core Services
$200K - $220K *
Innovate high-performance services by collaborating with engineers to design, implement, and optimize scalable systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency in a distributed environment...
4 days ago
Global Head of Customer Success Engineering
$242K - $285K *
Transform the customer success landscape by leading technical teams, driving integration health, and enhancing revenue through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions in the programmatic ecosy...
Yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Join our team as a Senior Customer Success Engineer, where you'll tackle complex technical challenges, mentor peers, and enhance processes to elevate customer success across our product portfolio...
2 days ago
Community Engineer (SWE3), Brilliant Black Minds (United States)
$157K - $180K *
Join a team that's driving innovation by building AI-powered tools for a vibrant community of diverse software engineers. You'll blend hands-on engineering with community management to enhance technic...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering
$279K - $333K *
Shape the future of customer engagement by leading a dynamic Solutions Engineering team. Drive strategic initiatives, foster collaboration across departments, and deliver innovative AI-driven solution...
Yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of cloud security solutions by leading technical sales pursuits, collaborating with clients and internal teams to deliver tailored compliance strategies and drive successful implement...
2 days ago
Engineering Manager, Partner Integrations
$225K - $265K *
Drive the development of seamless integrations for security platforms, leading a team to deliver high-quality, reliable products that enhance customer security stacks and ensure compatibility with evo...
1 week ago
$80K - $110K *
Transform your career by developing innovative software solutions in a collaborative Agile environment. Engage in all phases of the software development lifecycle while enhancing cybersecurity and ide...
Reposted 2 days ago
Enterprise Customer Success Manager, DX
$121K - $191K *
Partner with us to drive engineering transformation by managing customer success throughout the implementation and renewal process, ensuring high product utilization and alignment with business goals...
1 week ago
Senior Principal Forward Deployed Engineer
$195K - $307K *
Shape the future of AI/ML solutions by leading design and deployment efforts, coding across diverse platforms, and mentoring teams to enhance customer experiences and operational efficiency...
Yesterday
Staff Developer Relations Engineer
$135K - $160K *
Elevate developer engagement by representing Render at events, crafting workshops, and shaping technical direction. Drive community feedback into product enhancements while building strong relationshi...
Yesterday
Senior Backend Engineer, Onboarding and Provisioning
$199K - $235K *
Lead the charge in building robust backend services that streamline customer onboarding and provisioning workflows, ensuring seamless activation and reliable integrations across teams for optimal user...
Yesterday
$171K - $248K *
Elevate fan support through innovative technology and collaborative leadership. As a technical manager, drive the vision and execution for a best-in-class support experience, empowering your team to e...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Engineering Manager, Admin Experience
$225K - $265K *
Shape the future of secure administration by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on backend services, user access, and account management. Drive innovation while ensuring operational excellence...
Yesterday
$140K - $160K *
Unlock potential by driving the evolution of AWS environments and CI/CD pipelines, enhancing observability and security, while collaborating with engineers to optimize platform reliability and perform...
3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in delivering tailored, technical solutions that drive sales success. Collaborate with teams to enhance demos, manage proposal responses, and ensure seamless implementation transitions...
Reposted yesterday
$132K - $181K *
Drive the development of an innovative Excel plugin, integrating AI-driven market intelligence for financial professionals. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and enhance user experience...
4 weeks ago
$132K - $181K *
Join a team that's redefining financial technology by integrating AI into Excel. You'll develop a powerful plugin that enhances decision-making for financial professionals, ensuring seamless performan...
1 month ago
$157K - $190K *
Elevate the AI ecosystem by driving the adoption of innovative tools and platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful developer experiences, technical content, and prototypes...
1 week ago
$85K - $140K *
Drive your career with a hands-on role that bridges technical deployment, integration, and customer engagement. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, and e...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Develop and implement integrations between Army work-request and financial systems with IBM Maximo, ensuring seamless data flow and automated reconciliation while adhering to secure coding practices a...
1 month 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.