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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Technical Support and Validation Engineer
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Engage in hands-on testing and validation of microwave radio solutions, ensuring compliance and performance in North America. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and enhance...
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Technical Support and Validation Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Drive the successful introduction of microwave radio solutions through hands-on testing, technical support, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring product performance and regulatory compliance w...
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$153K - $196K *
Elevate your career by tackling complex backend systems and networking challenges. Collaborate with a passionate team to develop innovative solutions that enhance the Roblox platform for millions of u...
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Senior Staff AI-Native DevOps Engineer
$201K - $352K *
Elevate your career by leading DevOps practices for a cutting-edge AI platform. Drive the reliability and deployment of systems, collaborating with scientists and engineers to enhance operational effi...
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$132K - $208K *
Unlock potential by leading DevOps initiatives, mentoring teams, and enhancing enterprise infrastructure. Collaborate across functions to drive innovation, optimize processes, and ensure seamless inte...
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Manager, Enterprise Sales | DX
$158K - $248K *
Transform sales performance by coaching a team of Enterprise Account Executives, driving revenue growth, and institutionalizing effective sales processes while fostering a culture of continuous learni...
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Senior Technical Marketing Engineer
$124K - $251K *
Elevate your career by leading technical marketing initiatives that transform complex networking technologies into compelling value propositions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innov...
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Champion transformational AI solutions by architecting and building scalable systems in complex enterprise environments, directly impacting business outcomes and customer success while operating with...
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Elevate engineering excellence by leading practice improvements and mentoring teams. Drive innovative solutions for development applications while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance processes...
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Software Engineer, Platform (Mid-Senior Level)
$120K - $145K *
Lead the transformation of engineering productivity by designing and building scalable internal tools and infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines and developer experiences, d...
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Software Engineer, Platform (Mid-Senior Level)
$130K - $155K *
Join our team as a Senior Software Engineer to enhance platform engineering, building tools and infrastructure that empower our engineering teams to scale efficiently and effectively. Drive innovation...
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Senior Partner Success Implementation Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Drive partner success by providing expert technical guidance, leading complex implementations, and mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product adoption and ensure opt...
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IT Support Engineer I, Ops Tech Solutions (OTS)
$69K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional IT support solutions. Utilize your technical expertise to troubleshoot and enhance systems, ensuring seamless operations and customer satisfactio...
3 days ago
IT Support Engineer I, Ops Tech Solutions (OTS)
$69K - $95K *
Empower your career by providing top-notch IT support and solutions. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and enhance systems, ensuring seamless operations in a dynamic environment. Your expertise w...
3 days ago
IT Support Engineer I, Ops Tech Solutions (OTS)
$69K - $95K *
Optimize IT support operations by implementing technical solutions and providing high-quality assistance for hardware and software. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance and troubleshoo...
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Sr. Manager Enterprise Support , ES-NAMER-ISV
$201K - $272K *
Lead the charge in managing a team of Technical Account Managers, ensuring optimal operations for critical applications while enhancing customer experiences and driving improvements across AWS service...
5 days ago
Manager I, Premier Support Engineering - Denver
$108K - $144K *
Lead and inspire a dedicated team of Premier Support Engineers while driving performance metrics and fostering a culture of continuous learning and client-centric problem-solving across diverse techno...
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Software Engineer III, Workspace Foundations
$123K - $176K *
Drive innovation in software development by enhancing precision health products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cloud-based solutions using industry-standard tools, ensuring high-q...
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Software Engineer III, Workspace Foundations
$123K - $176K *
Innovate software solutions to enhance precision health products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and deliver features using cloud technologies and industry-standard tools...
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Lead the charge in building and shipping innovative features across web and iOS platforms. Own the entire development process, from problem definition to iteration, while mentoring engineers and influ...
3 weeks ago
$165K - $230K *
Innovate by building and shipping features across web and iOS apps. Own the entire process from problem definition to iteration, while mentoring engineers and influencing product direction in a dynami...
3 weeks ago
$165K - $230K *
Unlock your potential by building impactful features in a dynamic, full-stack environment. Collaborate with product and design teams to enhance user experiences while mentoring fellow engineers and dr...
3 weeks ago
$165K - $230K *
Join a team that's building innovative features across web and iOS platforms. Own the entire development process, from problem definition to launch, while mentoring others and influencing product dire...
3 weeks ago
$165K - $230K *
Drive the development of innovative features across web and iOS platforms, owning the entire process from problem definition to iteration. Collaborate with product and design teams to enhance user exp...
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Software Development Engineer (Developer Experience and Platform Tools)
$135K - $160K *
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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.