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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$130K - $160K *
Engineer innovative solutions for complex financial data systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data connectivity and drive impactful decision-making in mission-critical environme...
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Community Development Engineer
$94K - $118K *
Shape community development by ensuring safe, sustainable infrastructure through collaboration, technical expertise, and innovative solutions while engaging stakeholders and managing projects aligned...
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$120K - $216K *
Champion the development of high-performance REST APIs, leading architectural decisions and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to enhance system performance and establish best practices in...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $216K *
Elevate your career by leading the design and implementation of high-performance backend systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish API standards and mentor engineers, driving innov...
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Senior Software Engineer, Performance Engineering
$234K - $436K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in performance engineering for high-scale data ingestion. You'll enhance throughput, scalability, and efficiency of multi-source pipelines, tackling complex chall...
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$165K - $200K *
Lead the innovation of our GTB platform by integrating enterprise-scale engineering, hands-on development, and strategic architecture, influencing industry standards while mentoring cross-functional t...
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$120K - $145K *
Optimize runtime authorization strategies across diverse segments, driving technical wins and enabling Sales Engineers. Leverage deep IAM and PAM expertise to deliver impactful solutions, ensuring com...
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$160K - $200K *
Empower the future of telecommunications by architecting and developing 5G Core Network functions. Collaborate on high-impact projects, leveraging your expertise in 3GPP protocols and distributed syst...
4 weeks ago
Software Development Engineer, AWS Marketplace
$143K - $194K *
Champion innovation by driving software development for complex systems, influencing product strategy, and enhancing user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality f...
1 week ago
Staff Software Engineer (Insurance Tech)
$245K - $270K *
Pioneer innovative engineering solutions, architect complex systems, and drive best practices in a hands-on role that integrates AI technologies to enhance business outcomes while mentoring others in...
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Staff Software Engineer (Insurance Tech)
$245K - $270K *
Shape the future as a hands-on engineer, architecting systems and driving best practices while crafting innovative solutions that leverage AI to enhance customer value and modernize legacy platforms...
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Staff Software Engineer (Insurance Tech)
$245K - $270K *
Drive transformative engineering solutions by architecting robust systems and crafting code that enhances AI-native products, optimizing legacy platforms to deliver lasting value in a cross-functional...
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$166K - $195K *
Join a team that's redefining finance through innovative web solutions. In this role, you'll helm web development, delivering impactful products while collaborating with design and product teams to so...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$115K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative web and cloud applications. In this role, you'll lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver hi...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Engineering Manager, GTM Systems (SalesTech)
$201K - $263K *
Shape the future of our SalesTech engineering team by leading a global group of software engineers. Drive architectural excellence and deliver scalable solutions that enhance our Go-To-Market engine...
4 days ago
Software Engineer 2 - Growth Team
$136K - $184K *
Transform the future of software solutions by driving AI initiatives and enhancing customer experiences through innovative technology in a dynamic, collaborative environment...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Technical Support Specialist
$72K - $108K *
Join a dynamic team to tackle complex technical challenges and enhance client success. Leverage your expertise in IT operations and client support to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional servi...
1 week ago
Senior Customer Success Engineer
$95K - $171K *
Transform client success by delivering tailored support and strategic insights, ensuring seamless onboarding and ongoing engagement with our innovative platform. Leverage your expertise in energy engi...
2 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's redefining product development by taking ownership of outcomes. Engage directly with customers, drive product decisions, and iterate quickly to deliver impactful solutions in a fast...
Reposted 1 month ago
Senior Product Security Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Drive security excellence by leveraging your cloud expertise to enhance infrastructure safety. Collaborate with engineering teams to implement AI-driven solutions, ensuring secure practices are seamle...
1 week ago
Software Development Engineer II
$119K - $166K *
Partner with us to design and deliver scalable backend services that enhance travel experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create reliable solutions, ensuring operational excellence a...
2 weeks ago
$119K - $179K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance customer relationships in the Healthcare industry. Leverage your expertise to drive product adoption, ensure customer satisfaction, and act as a liaison between customer...
Reposted 1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Develop high-performance web applications using a low-code platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions for government clients while supporting existing applications...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Transform business processes by designing and deploying AI applications that enhance decision-making and automate workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn data into actionable insigh...
3 weeks ago
Sr Software Dev Engineer, ALG Software and Network Integration and Test
$168K - $227K *
Join a dynamic team to architect and deliver innovative software tools for integration testing in complex hardware and software systems, enhancing verification processes for space and terrestrial appl...
1 week 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.