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.
$86K - $198K *
Elevate your career by leveraging cloud technologies to modernize IT infrastructures. Collaborate with a skilled team to support national security initiatives while utilizing cutting-edge tools and me...
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$86K - $198K *
Join a dynamic team to support national security by modernizing IT infrastructure and leveraging cloud capabilities. Collaborate with experienced professionals to design and implement cutting-edge sol...
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Senior Software Engineer - Integration
$180K - $225K *
Innovate cutting-edge autonomous systems by integrating complex vehicle subsystems. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless functionality of hardware and software, driving advancements in robotics...
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Principal Platform Engineer - Integrations
$200K - $350K *
Join a team that's redefining integration frameworks for AI agents, ensuring secure, scalable connections within a dynamic technology ecosystem. Collaborate across teams to establish standards and dri...
1 week ago
Senior Product Manager-Tech, AWS Field eXperiences
$151K - $204K *
Empower innovation by leading product management for a groundbreaking global solution. Drive the technical roadmap, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enhance customer experiences through in...
5 days ago
$175K - $240K *
Innovate the future of healthcare technology by building a platform that empowers physicians and enhances patient care. Own the entire development process, from concept to deployment, and see your wor...
3 weeks ago
$143K - $212K *
Unlock potential by delivering comprehensive solutions across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Collaborate with management, mentor junior engineers, and make informed technical decisions wit...
5 days ago
Staff Software Engineer, DevX (Developer Infrastructure)
$230K - $270K *
Reimagine developer infrastructure by leading the strategy for core systems critical to engineer productivity. Drive impactful change and collaboration while mentoring future infrastructure leaders...
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Sr Software Development Engineer VNDLY
$148K - $222K *
Join a dynamic team as a Senior Software Development Engineer, where you'll lead the design and development of critical pay-related features, tackling complex challenges in contingent workforce manage...
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$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in developing AI-native products, owning the entire lifecycle from concept to launch. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create innovative solutions that address customer needs and dri...
1 week ago
Forward Deployed Engineer, State and Local Government, Google Public Sector
$207K - $300K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team that builds and deploys cutting-edge AI solutions. Collaborate closely with clients to transform innovative concepts into production-ready systems, driving i...
2 days ago
Sr. Forward Deployed Engineer, Revenue Enablement & Operations
$118K - $207K *
Shape the future of operational excellence by collaborating with business teams to uncover challenges and deliver AI-driven solutions. Drive impactful transformations through process redesign and soft...
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Software Development Engineer - ML Ops (US Federal)
$137K - $205K *
Join a team that's redefining machine learning runtime environments by designing, implementing, and deploying scalable solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to create innovative technologies that...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$114K - $158K *
Shape the future of communications by partnering with clients to deliver innovative, technical solutions. Leverage your expertise to guide customers through complex challenges, ensuring their success...
2 weeks ago
Software Engineer - Training Product
$135K - $160K *
Unlock your potential as a software engineer driving AI innovation. Own product features from MVP to GA, work on multi-node training, and collaborate closely with research engineers to enhance user ex...
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Software Engineer - Training Product
$135K - $160K *
Own and innovate features in AI training and deployment, collaborating across the stack to design effective solutions that enhance user workflows and accelerate model development. Join a dynamic team...
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Staff Engineer, Core Engineering Services?
$135K - $160K *
Advance your career as a hands-on technical leader, driving architectural guidance and modern engineering practices across multiple teams. Collaborate closely with product and engineering to elevate t...
2 weeks ago
$138K - $165K *
Engineer robust financial systems that ensure data integrity and reliability. Collaborate cross-functionally to design APIs and workflows, enhancing billing processes and operational efficiency while...
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$159K - $301K *
Champion innovative solutions by collaborating with strategic customers to design scalable integrations and resolve complex challenges, driving adoption and expansion through hands-on engineering and...
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Senior Engineering Manager, Observability Engineering
$150K - $180K *
Unlock potential by leading a high-impact engineering team focused on observability. Drive technical roadmaps, enhance platform reliability, and ensure operational excellence while collaborating with...
1 week ago
Senior Engineering Manager, Observability Engineering
$160K - $190K *
Drive the observability strategy by leading a high-performing engineering team, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction through innovative telemetry solutions and robust platform man...
1 week ago
Staff Software Development Engineer
$144K - $201K *
Join a dynamic team to shape a cutting-edge API platform, driving clinical intelligence and enhancing developer experience. Collaborate on design, scalability, and security while navigating high ambig...
1 month ago
Software Dev Engineer II - AMZ27165.1
$143K - $194K *
Join a dynamic team to design and develop innovative software solutions, driving the full development cycle from concept to delivery. Collaborate with peers and mentor junior engineers to enhance syst...
3 days ago
Senior Manager, Software Engineering - AI
$190K - $215K *
Transform cloud-based engineering strategies as you lead teams in creating innovative AI-powered automation solutions, ensuring quality and scalability while promoting a dynamic and collaborative cult...
Reposted 1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Unlock potential by leading frontend architecture for scalable, high-performance systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences and drive technical excellence in a dynamic, enterprise-l...
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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.