Explore Software Support Engineer Jobs

Software Support Engineers help customers and internal teams resolve technical issues, keep applications running smoothly, and get more value from software products. These roles combine software knowledge, troubleshooting, communication, and customer service. Explore vetted Software Support Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including positions paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Software Support Engineer Do?

Responsibilities vary by product and employer, but often include investigating application issues, reproducing software bugs, analyzing logs, answering technical questions, and guiding users through solutions. Support engineers may also work with engineering, product, and operations teams to escalate defects, share customer feedback, and improve product reliability and support processes.

Skills Employers Look For

Common qualifications include strong analytical and communication skills, experience troubleshooting software or systems, and familiarity with tools such as SQL, APIs, log analysis platforms, ticketing systems, or cloud services. Some roles require programming or scripting knowledge, experience with specific platforms, or expertise in areas such as networking, databases, cybersecurity, or enterprise applications.

Career Paths and Work Settings

Software Support Engineers work across industries, from SaaS and financial services to healthcare and technology. Depending on the role, they may support business customers, developers, or end users in remote, hybrid, or on-site settings. With experience, professionals can pursue paths in technical support leadership, solutions engineering, customer success, site reliability, product management, or software engineering.

Find Software Support Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for Software Support Engineer openings and related technical support roles. Explore vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, and compare responsibilities, qualifications, and work arrangements to find positions that fit your experience and career goals.

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$96K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $210K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $93K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $105K *

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$88K - $105K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $272K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $120K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $157K *

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

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $252K *

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Software Support Engineer do?question toggle

    A Software Support Engineer diagnoses software problems, helps users resolve technical issues, investigates bugs, and works with teams such as engineering and product to escalate defects and improve the customer experience.

  • What skills are important for Software Support Engineers?question toggle

    Employers often value troubleshooting, clear communication, customer service, and familiarity with software systems. Depending on the job, useful technical skills may include SQL, APIs, scripting, log analysis, cloud platforms, databases, and networking.

  • Do Software Support Engineer jobs require coding?question toggle

    Not all roles require coding. Some focus on product troubleshooting and customer guidance, while others require scripting, programming, or the ability to read code to reproduce issues and collaborate with software engineers.

  • How much do Software Support Engineers earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on experience, location, industry, technical specialization, and employer. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, where available.

  • What career paths can follow a Software Support Engineer role?question toggle

    Experienced professionals may move into support leadership, solutions engineering, customer success, site reliability engineering, product management, or software development, depending on their interests and skills.