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.
$128K - $252K *
Lead the charge in mobile engineering initiatives, focusing on iOS and Android solutions. Collaborate with global teams to deliver scalable applications that enhance customer engagement and drive digi...
2 weeks ago
$128K - $252K *
Lead the charge in mobile engineering to create innovative solutions for personalized marketing and digital commerce. Collaborate with global teams to deliver scalable applications, ensuring high-qual...
2 weeks ago
$128K - $252K *
Lead the charge in mobile engineering initiatives, focusing on iOS and Android solutions. Collaborate with global teams to deliver scalable applications that enhance customer engagement and drive digi...
2 weeks ago
$128K - $252K *
Lead the charge in mobile engineering to create innovative solutions for personalized marketing and digital commerce. Collaborate with global teams to deliver scalable applications, ensuring technical...
2 weeks ago
$128K - $252K *
Transform mobile engineering by leading innovative solutions for personalized marketing and customer engagement. Collaborate with global teams to deliver scalable applications, ensuring technical exce...
2 weeks ago
$128K - $252K *
Grow your career by leading mobile engineering initiatives that enhance customer engagement and digital commerce. Collaborate with global teams to deliver scalable solutions, ensuring high-quality mob...
2 weeks ago
$128K - $252K *
Drive mobile engineering initiatives that enhance personalized marketing and customer engagement. Lead cross-functional teams in delivering scalable iOS and Android solutions while ensuring technical...
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$128K - $252K *
Join a dynamic team to lead mobile engineering initiatives that enhance customer engagement and digital commerce. Drive technical delivery, collaborate across global teams, and translate business need...
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$128K - $252K *
Shape the future of mobile engineering by leading innovative solutions for personalized marketing and customer engagement. Collaborate with global teams to deliver scalable applications and drive impa...
2 weeks ago
$128K - $252K *
Drive mobile engineering initiatives that enhance personalized marketing and customer engagement. Lead technical delivery, guide architecture discussions, and collaborate with global teams to create s...
2 weeks ago
$128K - $252K *
Lead mobile engineering initiatives to enhance personalized marketing and customer engagement. Collaborate with global teams to deliver scalable solutions, ensuring high-quality mobile applications an...
2 weeks ago
$128K - $252K *
Transform mobile engineering efforts by leading iOS and Android architecture discussions, guiding distributed teams, and delivering scalable solutions that enhance customer engagement and digital comm...
2 weeks ago
$128K - $252K *
Lead mobile engineering initiatives to enhance personalized marketing and digital commerce. Collaborate with global teams to deliver scalable solutions, ensuring high-quality architecture and technica...
2 weeks ago
$128K - $252K *
Lead mobile engineering initiatives to enhance personalized marketing and digital commerce. Collaborate with global teams to deliver scalable solutions, ensuring high-quality mobile applications and e...
2 weeks ago
System Development Manager, ADC Monitoring & Observability
$166K - $225K *
Join a team that's innovating cloud analytics solutions for government clients. Lead engineers in delivering scalable systems while enhancing customer experiences in secure, air-gapped environments. D...
1 week ago
Software Engineer III, Performance
$147K - $210K *
Shape the future of AI by developing scalable solutions and optimizing performance. Collaborate with teams to enhance software capabilities and drive innovation in machine learning and systems enginee...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Oversee automation of operational activities, enhance engineering productivity, and maintain infrastructure performance. Address incidents and optimize security, scalability, and availability through...
Reposted 2 days ago
Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering
$251K - $299K *
Drive transformation by leading a Solutions Engineering team to scale AI-driven support for major brands. Shape go-to-market strategies, engage in complex deals, and foster collaboration across depart...
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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
Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering
$279K - $333K *
Shape the future of customer engagement by leading a dynamic Solutions Engineering team. Drive strategic initiatives, foster innovation, and deliver impactful solutions for complex organizations while...
Yesterday
Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering
$279K - $333K *
Drive transformative solutions as a leader in Solutions Engineering, guiding a high-performing team to engage with major clients, shape strategic initiatives, and deliver innovative AI-driven solution...
Yesterday
Tech Lead, Software Engineering
$200K - $300K *
Engineer scalable health solutions! Lead full-stack development focusing on robust Python backend and intuitive JavaScript front-end while mentoring a high-performing team and optimizing AI-driven fun...
Reposted 1 month ago
$100K - $130K *
Lead the charge in optimizing our AWS-based infrastructure, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and automating workflows. Collaborate with developers and SRE teams to ensure high availability and performance o...
2 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Product (Technical Leadership)
$175K - $210K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing online safety using cutting-edge AI. Collaborate across functions to build scalable solutions, drive technical vision, and tackle complex challenges, ensuring...
Reposted 4 days ago
Senior Network Engineer, Office Technology
$132K - $165K *
Transform network infrastructure by leading complex initiatives and ensuring reliable operations. Drive design, automation, and incident response while mentoring engineers and collaborating across tea...
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.