Developer Support Engineer Jobs

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.

What Does a Developer Support Engineer Do?

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

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.

Find Developer Support Engineer Jobs on Ladders

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.

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$202K - $224K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced machine learning initiatives to optimize rider pricing, driving revenue growth and enhancing user experience across Uber's mobility services. Collaborate with cros...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$73K - $97K *

Unlock potential by driving global enablement programs, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and leveraging data insights to improve operational excellence within a dynamic team environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $119K *

Lead the charge in building and scaling mission-critical backend systems, ensuring high performance and resilience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical excellence and mentor eng...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $119K *

Join our dynamic team as you tackle complex backend systems, ensuring high performance and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical excellence and mentor junior engineer...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$148K - $222K *

Drive innovation by designing and building backend services for a developer platform. Own features end-to-end, integrate AI capabilities, and ensure operational excellence in a cloud-native environmen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$148K - $222K *

Explore the future of backend services in a dynamic team, building and operating impactful microservices for a developer platform, while enhancing developer experience with AI innovations and ensuring...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$161K - $220K *

Architect cutting-edge Cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient platform services. Collaborate with teams to automate and optimize public and private cloud environments, directly...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $185K *

Champion the development of high-trust engineering teams while managing intake, capacity planning, and operational excellence. Drive delivery and foster collaboration across functions to meet evolving...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in developing automated system security solutions. Collaborate in projects focused on data management, API development, and process enhancement for streamlined ope...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$146K - $235K *

Innovate solutions as a Full Stack Software Engineer, driving the full software development lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create high-performance applications and contribute to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $206K *

Develop scalable software solutions by leveraging modern technologies, collaborating across teams, and ensuring quality through best practices. Take ownership of the entire software development lifecy...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$111K - $162K *

Transform your career with a dynamic engineering role focused on scalable, resilient compute infrastructure. Collaborate on innovative solutions and enhance operational performance while embracing clo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$77K - $176K *

Join us to enhance cloud environments by leveraging your DevOps expertise. You'll drive modernization efforts, optimize container orchestration, and support strategic initiatives to ensure seamless de...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer experiences by leveraging advanced observability and AI technologies. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to drive technical solutions, optimize value, and enhance enterpri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at enterprise-level security transformations by guiding Fortune 100 clients through DevSecOps adoption. Leverage your expertise to build trusted relationships, drive value, and inf...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$187K - $253K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative solutions for advanced model serving, ensuring optimal performance and reliability while collaborating with teams to drive technical excellence and future inf...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $252K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of API platforms and data standards. As a Senior Product Manager, you'll drive strategic initiatives, collaborate across teams, and enhance developer experiences...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$168K - $252K *

Champion the API platform roadmap, collaborating across teams to drive clarity and prioritize impactful outcomes. Lead product direction, ensuring alignment and successful delivery while enhancing dev...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$129K - $174K *

Join a team that's innovating solutions for global customers by developing and managing advanced systems. Collaborate across diverse projects to enhance reliability, performance, and automation in a d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $194K *

Shape the future of technology by designing and developing innovative software solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance systems and mentor junior engineers while driving continuous improve...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$190K - $285K *

Lead the design and development of AI infrastructure that enhances developer experience. Collaborate with teams to integrate AI capabilities, ensuring quality and compliance while shaping the future o...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Champion customer success by resolving technical inquiries and building scalable systems. Drive operational support, enhance documentation, and automate workflows to ensure a seamless experience for c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $143K *

Unlock potential by guiding customers through the implementation of HP's software solutions, focusing on endpoint security and service delivery. Leverage your expertise to enhance customer satisfactio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $234K *

Drive impactful design decisions and lead the development of scalable, high-performance AI model serving systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance infrastructure, optimize performance, and maintain r...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$156K - $234K *

Lead the charge in designing and scaling a high-performance AI model serving platform, ensuring reliability and efficiency while fostering an inclusive team culture. Drive impactful decisions that enh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Developer Support Engineer?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.