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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Champion high-quality software delivery as a technical leader, driving architectural decisions and engineering excellence in an AI-driven environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to build resilient...
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Engineer high-quality software solutions, mentor team members, and drive architectural decisions in an AI-driven environment, ensuring excellence and collaboration across product development...
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Transform client experiences by owning technical onboarding and implementation, ensuring seamless integration and swift ROI. Collaborate closely with sales teams to convert prospects and strengthen cu...
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Senior Technical Program Manager
$123K - $285K *
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Champion innovation by leading cross-functional teams to drive engineering development and implementation of complex products. Utilize advanced expertise to enhance processes, manage resources, and en...
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$140K - $285K *
Lead the charge in managing complex engineering programs, driving product development and implementation while ensuring cross-functional collaboration and adherence to budgets and timelines. Mentor te...
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Unlock potential by leading data center fiber deployment and verification. Oversee documentation, mentor junior engineers, and ensure quality across multiple sites while managing competing priorities...
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Join a dynamic team as a Senior CX Manager, driving strategic customer success through technical enablement and relationship management. Leverage your expertise to lead complex initiatives and foster...
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Senior Product Manager, Integrations & Platform
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Senior Staff Tech Lead, YouTube Shorts Discovery
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Sales Engineer, Large Customer Sales, Google Marketing Platform
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Drive innovative marketing solutions by collaborating with clients to architect data-driven strategies that enhance their advertising effectiveness and achieve business goals in a rapidly evolving dig...
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Software Engineer III, Performance, Google Cloud Platforms
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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.