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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Transform software solutions by designing, developing, and enhancing applications in an agile environment. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality, scalable systems while ensuring transparency...
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Senior Customer Engineer - LATAM
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Shape the future of analytics by serving as a trusted technical advisor, guiding prospects through data architecture and business outcomes while collaborating with sales teams to drive revenue growth...
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Senior Customer Engineer - LATAM
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Pioneer effective customer engagements by seamlessly integrating technical and business insights, ensuring tailored solutions that address client challenges and maximize the impact of analytics platfo...
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Member of Technical Staff, Forward Deployed Engineer (New Stealth Startup)
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Transform enterprise operations by developing AI solutions tailored to customer needs. Engage directly with clients, manage the full technical lifecycle, and drive measurable improvements in AI perfor...
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$150K - $210K *
Engage with customers to design tailored solutions utilizing Zoo's APIs, driving adoption and ensuring successful integration, while supporting sales with technical expertise and customer demonstratio...
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Customer Success Engineer - LATAM
$100K - $200K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer success through technical expertise. You'll build strong relationships with enterprise clients, guiding them in adopting our products and ensuring th...
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Software Engineer (Contractor)
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Build innovative technology solutions for Equity Portfolio Management. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance functionality and maintain high software quality, while leveraging modern practices and...
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Software Engineer (PDLC Tooling + Automation)
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Drive efficiency at the intersection of product development and customer engagement by building integrations and automations that empower teams with timely, relevant product knowledge and streamline w...
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Join a team that's shaping the future of insurance technology by leading engineering efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance product effectiven...
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Enterprise Support Engineer (West Coast)
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Unlock potential by providing expert technical support for enterprise clients. You'll bridge engineering and customer success, resolving complex issues, analyzing system performance, and enhancing cli...
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$150K - $180K *
Drive exceptional support experiences globally, leading a high-performing team to enhance operational efficiency and scale offerings as our customer base and product suite expand...
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Senior Technical Program Manager
$200K - $220K *
Empower the future of financial operations by mastering money movement, ensuring seamless transactions and transparency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product success and enhance cl...
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Unlock potential by driving innovative infrastructure solutions for scalable deployments, collaborating with customers to refine requirements, and enhancing operational efficiency through automation a...
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Transform customer experiences by providing technical expertise and solutions. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to deliver impactful product demonstrations and address technical challenges...
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Senior Engineering Manager - Tenant
$208K - $234K *
Drive the growth of Honeycomb Private Cloud by leading a senior engineering team, enhancing customer relationships, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple engineering domains. Collaborate...
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Senior Technical Support Specialist
$71K - $109K *
Engage with enterprise customers as a Senior Technical Support Specialist, providing expert guidance on complex compliance workflows and integrations. Drive resolution of critical issues while ensurin...
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Member of the Technical Staff - Provider Tools
$130K - $160K *
Optimize provider onboarding and cluster management through automated solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance data pipelines and deliver actionable insights, ensuring seamless operations and impr...
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Transform your career by designing and delivering complex full-stack solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular. Collaborate with teams to enhance engineering quality and lead technical initiative...
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Staff Software Engineer, Platform (DevEx)
$185K - $297K *
Innovate the future of software delivery by defining technical direction for a vital platform. Lead high-impact projects, set architecture standards, and mentor engineers in this hands-on role within...
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Senior Manager, Software Engineering
$225K - $265K *
Partner with us to lead a high-performing engineering team, driving innovation and efficiency in our travel marketplace. You'll manage project lifecycles, enhance collaboration, and champion a custome...
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Senior Manager, Onboarding Programs
$110K - $130K *
Optimize onboarding excellence by designing impactful programs that accelerate new sales hires' productivity and ramp times in a high-growth tech environment. Collaborate across teams to ensure practi...
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Manager, Enterprise Sales | DX
$158K - $248K *
Transform sales performance by coaching a team of Enterprise Account Executives, driving revenue growth, and institutionalizing effective sales processes while fostering a culture of continuous learni...
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Senior Partner Success Implementation Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Drive partner success by providing expert technical guidance, leading complex implementations, and mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product adoption and ensure opt...
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Enterprise Customer Success Manager
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by overseeing a portfolio of enterprise accounts, fostering strategic partnerships, and driving user engagement to achieve measurable outcomes. Collaborate with internal teams to deli...
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Transform customer communications by leveraging technical expertise and pre-sales experience. Collaborate with clients to identify needs and deliver tailored solutions, while effectively communicating...
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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.