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.
$89K - $153K *
Elevate client success by architecting advanced ad tech integrations, leveraging AI tools to streamline onboarding and enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to deliver actionable in...
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Unlock potential by delivering secure cloud hosting environments, providing technical support, and integrating emerging security technologies to enhance mission success and enterprise scalability acro...
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Empower AI observability by delivering end-to-end solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and insights into agent performance, costs, and errors, while navigat...
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Architect robust Kubernetes solutions to enhance cloud infrastructure. Drive multi-cloud initiatives and implement cell-based architecture for scalable, reliable services. Join a team dedicated to bui...
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Join a team that's shaping the future of backend storage solutions on AWS. You'll design, build, and optimize scalable systems, ensuring high performance and reliability while collaborating with cross...
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Principal Full Stack Software Engineer (P60) - Growth
$209K - $273K *
Accelerate product innovation by leading full stack engineering initiatives, bridging frontend and backend systems, and driving experimentation across multiple platforms to enhance user onboarding and...
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Senior Software Engineer, Capacity & Efficiency
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Lead the development of innovative capacity planning solutions for cloud storage and databases, optimizing AWS costs and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability and...
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Software Engineer II - Engineer
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Join a team that's driving revenue growth through advanced machine learning and data science. You'll optimize rider pricing algorithms and collaborate across functions to enhance Uber's mobility busin...
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Software Engineer II - Engineer
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Lead the development of advanced machine learning solutions to optimize rider pricing and promotions, driving significant revenue growth and enhancing Uber's profitability through innovative algorithm...
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Software Engineer II - Engineer
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Optimize rider pricing strategies using advanced machine learning and data science. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance pricing algorithms and drive revenue growth, impacting over 95% o...
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Software Engineer II - Engineer
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Drive the design and implementation of robust software solutions, collaborating across teams to enhance Uber's experimentation platform, ensuring high reliability and scalability in production environ...
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Software Engineer II - Engineer
$144K - $160K *
Drive the development of backend services and APIs for search and discovery features, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and ensure system reliability and performanc...
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Advance enterprise security solutions by managing stakeholder dependencies, enhancing security designs, and delivering timely project outcomes while collaborating with technical teams and clients to e...
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Staff Enterprise Developer Advocate
$171K - $235K *
Develop and lead education-first technical sessions within enterprise accounts, fostering collaboration with engineers to build champions, enhance user knowledge, and uncover opportunities for expansi...
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Application Support Engineer (Weekend Shift)
$80K - $140K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing client operations by providing expert application support. You'll plan and execute client implementations, manage system performance, and ensure seamless serv...
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Senior Software Development Engineer, Appstream
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Join a team that's redefining scalable solutions for millions. Leverage your expertise in software development to design, build, and operate secure, high-performance services that enhance customer exp...
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Principal Engineer - Founding Forward Deployed Engineer
$261K - $353K *
Elevate customer engagement by leading technical standards and solutions for complex AI integrations. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless architecture and drive ROI, while mentoring engineers...
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$90K - $180K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud technology by leveraging your DevOps expertise to design and optimize scalable solutions, ensuring seamless deployment and integration of modern applicati...
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Senior Software Engineer, K&I Search
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Transform your career by tackling complex engineering challenges in software development. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance infrastructure and deliver impactful solutions that reach billions...
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Elevate user experiences by building and shipping innovative web features for Uber Eats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance discovery and accessibility, ensuring a seamless journey for...
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$125K - $150K *
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$112K - $135K *
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Software Engineer III, Device Driver, Platforms and Devices
$147K - $210K *
Elevate your career by designing and building critical device drivers in C, contributing to next-gen hardware. Collaborate with teams to innovate user experiences across diverse computing platforms an...
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$130K - $155K *
Optimize customer experiences by enhancing SDKs and providing top-notch support. Collaborate with developers to debug integrations, create documentation, and iterate quickly while maintaining quality...
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System Development Engineer, ADC2S, Harpers Ferry
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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.