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.
Use Ladders to discover professional Developer Support Engineer positions and explore roles by employer, location, and experience level. Review each listing for responsibilities, required technologies, and compensation details to identify opportunities that fit your background.
$160K - $180K *
Drive innovation as a Senior Product Manager, leading strategic initiatives in Adaptive Training and Continuous Learning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and achiev...
2 days ago
Sr. Software Engineer, Structural
$120K - $145K *
Join a pioneering team where you'll innovate software solutions for framing and structural analysis. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, set technical direction, and contribute to softwar...
Reposted 1 month ago
Technical Services Engineer - Federal
$125K - $150K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional post-sales technical support for federal clients. You'll troubleshoot complex systems, collaborate with engineering teams, and ensure seamless ope...
1 week ago
$90K - $108K *
Analyze and optimize enterprise data workflows, ensuring stakeholders access accurate data. Collaborate on analytics development, support data transformation in Microsoft Fabric, and enhance reporting...
1 week ago
$245K - $260K *
Join a team that's redefining Digital Employee Experience and Unified Observability. As a Solutions Engineer, you'll partner with sales to drive technical strategies, solve complex challenges, and enh...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Quality Engineering
$140K - $190K *
Join our team to lead quality engineering transformations across multiple platform portfolios, championing automation and innovation while developing exceptional engineering talent to elevate quality...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Program Manager/Engineering Manager
$125K - $225K *
Lead the charge in multidisciplinary engineering and design management for a large-scale industrial infrastructure project, ensuring compliance with technical standards and client expectations through...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive the design and enhancement of corporate security infrastructure, improving automation and maintaining strong security posture in a cloud environment. Collaborate with teams to implement controls...
Reposted 1 week ago
$70K - $100K *
Take ownership of training and development initiatives that enhance client success. Design and deliver impactful learning experiences, leveraging data to improve team performance and client satisfacti...
2 weeks ago
$108K - $125K *
Champion innovative solutions as a Full Stack Engineer, delivering impactful features and enhancing systems across projects. Collaborate, design, and optimize applications with a focus on performance...
Reposted 5 days ago
Senior Specialist, Epic Solution Delivery (Ambulatory)
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in Epic solutions delivery by providing expert support, managing projects, and mentoring team members. Shape the future of healthcare IT by aligning technical teams with stakeholder ne...
Reposted 2 days ago
Senior GTM Systems & AI Specialist
$135K - $160K *
Architect the future of our GTM technology ecosystem, enhancing data integrity and operational excellence. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive scalable solutions that elevate marketing, sales, and...
Reposted 1 month ago
Staff Product Marketing Manager
$120K - $150K *
Unlock potential by leading product marketing strategies for enterprise security buyers. Collaborate with Sales and Product teams to enhance positioning, create impactful materials, and drive successf...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining product management by building innovative features from concept to launch. Leverage AI tools to enhance efficiency and drive product operations, ensuring seamless deliver...
1 week ago
Senior Director, Product Management - Developer & AI
$267K - $401K *
Lead the charge in defining product strategy and execution for Developer Experience and AI initiatives, ensuring secure interactions and impactful outcomes across technical domains while collaborating...
3 weeks ago
Director, Software Engineering
$200K - $250K *
Transform your career by leading cross-functional R&D initiatives that enhance platform security and modernization. Drive impactful engineering decisions while mentoring a team of Staff Engineers to a...
Yesterday
$203K - $366K *
Innovate and lead a high-performing software development team to deliver scalable enterprise Time and Pay solutions. Collaborate with HR and Finance to drive strategy and enhance operational efficienc...
1 week ago
$90K - $120K *
Transform your career by developing cutting-edge cloud storage solutions. Collaborate within an Agile team to design, deliver, and maintain features that enhance medical imaging services, ensuring hig...
1 week ago
$109K - $145K *
Contribute to the development of a cloud storage solution, designing and delivering features for a medical imaging platform. Collaborate within an Agile team, taking ownership of the development lifec...
1 week ago
Sr. Director of Customer Success
$150K - $180K *
Transform customer success strategies to enhance client satisfaction and retention. Lead a dynamic team, driving initiatives that elevate user experience and foster growth within a fast-paced SaaS env...
1 week ago
Transformation Consultant, Professional Services
$74K - $137K *
Lead the charge in transforming workflows with AI, driving adoption and measurable impact in legal, tax, and trade sectors. Collaborate with clients and teams to design, implement, and evaluate innova...
3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Query
$185K - $255K *
Elevate data management by designing scalable storage solutions and ingestion pipelines. Lead technical direction, optimize performance, and ensure reliable access to historical data for product teams...
2 weeks ago
Lead Software Engineer, AI Platform
$164K - $240K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build AI infrastructure, ensure reliability and security, and guide technical direction while fostering engineer development. Lead innovative projects that e...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior/Staff DevOps Engineer, Federal
$180K - $240K *
Join us to build and operate secure infrastructure for federal and partner environments. This hands-on role focuses on Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, and production support, ensuring reliable dep...
Yesterday
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to building and enhancing robust full-stack solutions. You'll take ownership of features from design to deployment, collaborating with engineers to deliver high-quality, s...
1 week 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.