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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Software Engineer, Qualification Systems
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Drive technical leadership on high-impact projects, influencing and coaching a distributed team while managing project priorities and delivering innovative software solutions...
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Optimize and maintain large-scale Spark and Snowflake pipelines, transforming measurement data into actionable insights for partners. Lead projects from design to production while mentoring engineers...
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Software Development Manager, Data Center Automation Services
$184K - $250K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of industrial automation software. Lead and mentor engineers to build high-performing applications for mission-critical data center operations, driving innovation...
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Senior Technology Specialist, Executive Support
$103K - $142K *
Elevate executive support by delivering top-tier IT solutions for C-suite leaders. Drive seamless onboarding, troubleshoot diverse tech issues, and enhance productivity through innovative problem mana...
1 week ago
Product Support Engineer (Contract)
$146K - $208K *
Join us to empower client success as a Support Engineer, resolving technical issues, implementing customizations, and enhancing product quality. Collaborate with engineering to ensure seamless client...
3 weeks ago
$118K - $219K *
Lead architectural direction and drive complex initiatives in Cloud Cost Management. Mentor engineers, establish best practices, and enhance platform capabilities through AI and automation, ensuring s...
2 weeks ago
Senior Software Development Engineer, Leo Security
$168K - $227K *
Contribute to building a cutting-edge security platform that automates incident response and threat analysis. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design scalable systems, ensuring operational reliabili...
1 week ago
Engineering Manager, Mobile Development Productivity
$150K - $180K *
Lead the Mobile Development Productivity team, setting technical strategy and enhancing mobile app development efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle challenges and drive innova...
3 weeks ago
Software Development Engineer II - Data Platform
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of data platforms by building and operating high-scale distributed systems. Collaborate with engineers to enhance analytics capabilities and empower organizations...
4 days ago
$72K - $130K *
Elevate your career by designing and implementing robust ETL solutions, optimizing clinical data workflows, and driving AI integration in a dynamic environment focused on high-quality software develop...
4 days ago
$72K - $130K *
Optimize software solutions by leveraging your expertise in full-stack development, AI tools, and Agile methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance application performance and dr...
5 days ago
$72K - $130K *
Elevate engineering excellence by designing and developing scalable, cloud-native microservices and APIs, while fostering collaboration across teams to deliver high-quality user experiences and drive...
1 week ago
$208K - $312K *
Drive the design and integration of intelligent agents, ensuring robust AI orchestration and product delivery. Collaborate across teams to create scalable solutions that enhance user experiences while...
2 days ago
$208K - $312K *
Advance your career by designing and integrating AI-driven solutions that enhance user experiences and drive business value. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, production-g...
2 days ago
$208K - $312K *
Elevate AI capabilities by designing and integrating intelligent agents into enterprise systems. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, production-grade solutions that enhance user experience w...
3 days ago
$208K - $312K *
Drive the design and integration of intelligent agents, ensuring robust AI orchestration and product delivery. Collaborate across teams to translate advanced AI capabilities into scalable solutions, f...
4 days ago
Software Development Engineer III, MuleSoft
$127K - $213K *
Transform integration solutions by designing and developing robust MuleSoft applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality delivery and optimize performance while mentori...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by leading the development of robust enterprise applications, focused on Java and Spring Framework, while driving agile methodologies and fostering innovative solutions in a collabora...
Reposted 5 days ago
[C] Senior Software Engineer - Developer Platform
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's transforming software development through innovative cloud solutions, CI/CD practices, and AI integration. Leverage your expertise to enhance developer tooling and optimize producti...
2 weeks ago
Enterprise Support Leader - Strategic Accounts , Enterprise Support - Strategic accounts
$231K - $312K *
Join a dynamic team as you manage Enterprise accounts, drive customer success, and lead support initiatives. Collaborate with engineers and advocate for customer needs while navigating exciting challe...
3 days ago
Sr Production Support Analyst - Atlassian
$110K - $130K *
Transform enterprise-scale Atlassian environments by leading migrations to the cloud. Utilize your expertise in Jira and Confluence administration, cloud strategies, and integrations to ensure a seaml...
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Engineering Manager, Classroom Mobile Platform Team
$207K - $300K *
Unlock potential by leading a dynamic mobile engineering team to enhance educational technology. Drive innovation and collaboration while managing key projects that impact millions of users globally...
1 week ago
$164K - $226K *
Lead the charge in designing and evolving a robust entity data platform, ensuring accurate and timely data delivery while enhancing system reliability and reducing manual validation through innovative...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Lead transformation in AI deployment by optimizing customer workflows from pre-sale to post-sale. Collaborate in technical success, manage integrations, and drive adoption to ensure impactful AI solut...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Advance your career by building high-throughput services that power AI workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable infrastructure and tackle complex challenges in a dynamic e...
3 days 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.