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 Data Engineer, Trust and Safety Tech and Data Enablement
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Join a team that's shaping the future of data infrastructure by designing scalable, AI-ready pipelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with global regulations while enhancing user...
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Global Head of Customer Success Engineering
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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...
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Optimize high-performance software through architectural design and coding excellence. Lead technical initiatives, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with teams to create scalable, resilient...
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Systems Engineer, Leo Core Infrastructure Development
$104K - $160K *
Lead the charge in designing and implementing critical infrastructure systems, ensuring operational readiness and technical excellence across multiple facilities in a rapidly expanding global network...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in Developer Experience and SDLC modernization, driving AI-assisted development and automation across teams. Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to create inclusive, high-qual...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in transforming Developer Experience and SDLC modernization, driving AI-assisted development and automation across teams. Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to create inclusi...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Engage in developing an innovative, database-driven software platform, tackling complex systems while managing multiple projects. We're looking for a problem solver eager to expand their skills and be...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead the transformation of Developer Experience and SDLC modernization, driving AI-assisted development and automation across teams. Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to enhance software de...
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Software Engineer, Conversational Products & Agent Workflows
$116K - $174K *
Elevate customer experiences by building scalable backend systems and AI-driven solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance agent workflows and improve system reliability in a dynami...
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Application Engineer Lead, Supplier Quality Platforms
$163K - $236K *
Transform the future of enterprise applications by architecting scalable solutions and leading cross-functional teams. Drive innovation in data engineering and application development to enhance globa...
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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
Software Development Engineer, Mobile App Foundations, BuilderWorks
$143K - $194K *
Elevate the mobile shopping experience by engineering scalable platforms that serve millions. Collaborate across teams to modernize architectures and enhance customer interactions through innovative s...
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Software Development Engineer, Luna DevX
$143K - $194K *
Transform your career by driving innovative developer experiences in a dynamic team. Leverage cutting-edge technologies to enhance services and tools, while influencing product strategy and architectu...
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Support Engineer, Engineering Operations
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer experiences by bridging technical support and engineering. Leverage your skills to troubleshoot, document, and innovate solutions that drive product...
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$128K - $252K *
Take ownership of mobile engineering initiatives that enhance customer engagement and digital commerce. Lead technical delivery, guide architecture discussions, and collaborate with global teams to cr...
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Software Dev Engineer, Amazon Security, ASCOT Engineering
$143K - $194K *
Champion the design and development of scalable, secure systems on AWS, driving architectural decisions and collaborating across teams to deliver innovative security solutions that enhance customer tr...
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Technical Customer Success Manager
$110K - $130K *
Drive customer success by managing technical relationships, ensuring smooth deployments, and transforming technical insights into growth opportunities. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and adv...
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Technical Customer Success Manager
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer success through technical expertise. You'll manage post-sale relationships, ensuring smooth deployments and driving customer-led growth while acting...
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$113K - $147K *
Elevate your career in Software Development by driving innovative solutions through the entire software lifecycle. Collaborate in an agile environment to enhance quality software for leading technolog...
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Software Development Engineer, Alexa Endpoint Experiences
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Innovate user experiences for multimodal devices in a dynamic, Agile team. Collaborate with UX and product owners to enhance software quality and customer satisfaction. Deliver high-impact solutions i...
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Database and Application Support Engineer (Senior)
$110K - $130K *
Transform operations by supporting database availability and application performance. Collaborate with IT and development teams to diagnose issues, coordinate responses, and ensure seamless service re...
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Sr Manager, Software Development Engineering
$274K - $296K *
Innovate and lead the development of large-scale data systems, enabling real-time insights and advanced analytics across our platforms. Drive AI/ML initiatives for service enhancement while managing v...
Reposted 1 week ago
$62K - $141K *
Join a team that's enhancing national security by building resilient systems. As a Site Reliability Engineer, you'll automate processes, implement monitoring tools, and develop robust cloud infrastruc...
3 days ago
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Unlock potential by enhancing system resilience and efficiency through automation and monitoring. Collaborate with teams to build robust infrastructures that support national security while advancing...
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$99K - $225K *
Transform critical production systems as a Lead Site Reliability Engineer, ensuring reliability, performance, and security. Collaborate with DevOps and security teams to enhance system resilience and...
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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.