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 Machine Learning Engineer - VoIP Infrastructure
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Champion the design and implementation of VoIP infrastructure, enhancing AI-driven voice workloads. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integration and operational excellence while mentoring p...
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Customer Success Manager (Technical)
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in customer success by ensuring seamless integration and support for connected hardware, driving account growth through exceptional service and technical expertise...
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Join a dynamic team as a Data Engineer, where you'll design and maintain data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark. Your work will enhance data analysis efficiency, impacting industries and driving cu...
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Staff Technical Account Manager (Optimization) US [607]
$111K - $167K *
Engage with clients to identify needs and drive successful adoption of quantum solutions. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver value, provide expert technical support, and foster long-term relat...
Reposted 2 days ago
Lead Platform Engineer - Infrastructure & Backend
$150K - $185K *
Take ownership of our cloud and backend infrastructure, driving technical direction and improvements. Lead a team to ensure reliability and scalability of systems supporting our games and analytics, w...
3 days ago
Senior Software Development Manager, Commerce
$150K - $180K *
Join us to lead and shape the engineering teams driving innovative Commerce solutions. You'll define technical strategies, develop high-performing teams, and ensure exceptional customer experiences in...
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Senior Software Engineer - Data Focused
$130K - $140K *
Contribute to the development of a modern platform by building features, connecting systems, and improving data usability. Engage with stakeholders and troubleshoot to deliver reliable software as par...
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$143K - $286K *
Transform software development by leading cloud-native architecture initiatives, mentoring engineers, and driving innovation. Ensure high-quality, scalable solutions through collaboration and technica...
4 days ago
$110K - $220K *
Lead the design and development of scalable AI solutions that transform business operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products, ensuring high performance and secur...
4 days ago
$130K - $155K *
Transform your career by designing and scaling a cutting-edge cloud-native data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust data services and optimize data pipelines in a dynam...
Reposted 6 days ago
Forward Deployed Engineer (Python + AI) - Remote - USA
$120K - $145K *
Engage with enterprise teams to architect and deliver AI solutions. Collaborate across roles to ensure system reliability and performance, while addressing complex business challenges in regulated ind...
Reposted today
Forward Deployed Engineer (Python + AI) - Remote - USA
$120K - $145K *
Join us to tackle complex AI challenges by embedding with enterprise teams, architecting robust solutions, and ensuring production readiness. Your expertise will drive impactful results in regulated i...
Reposted 4 days ago
Forward Deployed Engineer (Python + AI) - Remote - USA
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's redefining AI solutions by embedding with enterprise clients, architecting robust systems, and ensuring seamless production delivery. Collaborate across roles to tackle complex chal...
Reposted 4 days ago
Forward Deployed Engineer (Python + AI) - Remote - USA
$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by embedding with enterprise teams to architect and deliver AI solutions. This multifaceted role combines consulting, engineering, and operational expertise to drive impactful results...
Reposted 5 days ago
Forward Deployed Engineer (Python + AI) - Remote - USA
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in architecting and deploying AI solutions within enterprise teams, ensuring robust system performance and client satisfaction through hands-on engineering and consulting expertise...
Reposted 6 days ago
Forward Deployed Engineer (Python + AI) - Remote - USA
$125K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team as you architect AI solutions, collaborating closely with enterprise clients to deliver impactful results. Leverage your engineering expertise to tackle complex challenges and ensu...
Reposted 1 week ago
Forward Deployed Engineer (Python + AI) - Remote - USA
$120K - $145K *
Join a dynamic team as you tackle complex AI challenges, embedding with enterprise clients to architect and deliver robust solutions. Leverage your engineering expertise to ensure production success a...
Reposted 1 week ago
Forward Deployed Engineer (Python + AI) - Remote - USA
$120K - $145K *
Transform enterprise challenges into AI solutions by embedding with teams, architecting systems, and ensuring production success. Balance consulting, engineering, and operational roles to deliver impa...
Reposted 1 week ago
Forward Deployed Engineer (Python + AI) - Remote - USA
$120K - $145K *
Elevate your career by embedding with enterprise teams to architect and deliver AI solutions. Engage directly with clients, tackle complex challenges, and ensure production success in regulated indust...
Reposted 1 week ago
Forward Deployed Engineer (Python + AI) - Remote - USA
$125K - $150K *
Join a team that's redefining AI solutions by embedding with clients, architecting systems, and ensuring robust delivery. Collaborate across roles to tackle complex challenges and drive impactful resu...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Forward Deployed Engineer (Python + AI) - Remote - USA
$120K - $145K *
Explore the intersection of engineering and consulting as you embed with enterprise teams, architect AI solutions, and ensure their success in production environments. Drive impactful change in regula...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Forward Deployed Engineer (Python + AI) - Remote - USA
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in transforming enterprise challenges into AI-driven solutions. Collaborate closely with clients to architect, build, and sustain impactful systems that thrive in production environmen...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Forward Deployed Engineer (Python + AI) - Remote - USA
$125K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team to architect and deploy AI solutions, collaborating closely with enterprise clients. Leverage your engineering expertise to transform complex business challenges into reliable, pro...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Forward Deployed Engineer (Python + AI) - Remote - USA
$125K - $150K *
Empower enterprise teams by architecting and deploying AI solutions, ensuring robust performance in production. Collaborate closely with clients to tackle complex challenges and deliver impactful resu...
3 weeks ago
Forward Deployed Engineer (Python + AI) - Remote - USA
$125K - $150K *
Champion the integration of AI solutions by embedding with enterprise teams, architecting systems, and ensuring robust delivery in production environments. Drive impactful conversations and deliver re...
3 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.