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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$74K - $96K *

Shape the future of AI Networking solutions by resolving complex issues for global enterprise customers. Collaborate with internal teams to drive quality and ensure operational excellence within Cloud...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $96K *

Unlock your potential by resolving complex AI Networking solutions for global enterprise customers. Ensure top-tier support in connectivity, cloud, and computing environments while collaborating acros...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K *

Empower our customers by delivering hands-on technical support and demonstrations for advanced counter-drone technology. Join a dynamic team, troubleshoot complex issues, and help shape our new US fac...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in resolving complex technical issues, enhancing support processes, and collaborating with engineering teams to improve product functionality and customer satisfaction in a dynamic B2B...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $175K *

Empower our Support team by analyzing metrics, enhancing AI tools, and driving operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and improve customer experience thr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing customer satisfaction through effective technical support. Engage in incident management, troubleshoot banking systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to opti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $106K *

Join a dynamic team as a Technical Support Engineer, bridging support and engineering. Tackle complex issues, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive improvements in application performance while uti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to lead technical initiatives for advanced package substrate programs, ensuring successful mass production launches through effective collaboration and issue resolution with teams in K...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $122K *

Accelerate progress at a leading technology company by providing expert technical support and guidance. Manage customer relationships, troubleshoot complex issues, and enhance Salesforce adoption to m...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $122K *

Innovate customer experiences by providing expert technical support, solving complex issues, and guiding clients through Salesforce technology adoption to maximize business value and drive organizatio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $122K *

Engineer exceptional customer outcomes by providing expert technical support and guidance, resolving complex issues, and fostering strong relationships through proactive communication and collaboratio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $122K *

Advance customer success by delivering expert technical support and guidance, ensuring seamless adoption of Salesforce technology while resolving complex issues efficiently in a dynamic global environ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $126K *

Empower engineering teams by providing Level 3 support for robotic waterjet cutting systems. Troubleshoot, document, and enhance software solutions while collaborating across departments to ensure opt...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $140K *

Drive system reliability and user satisfaction by supporting complex applications, diagnosing issues, and collaborating across teams to enhance processes and improve technical systems in a dynamic inv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Partner with us to enhance technical support for customers utilizing sustainable GPU computing. You'll drive innovation across AI/ML, simulations, and biology, ensuring seamless operations while colla...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Transform customer experiences by delivering exceptional technical support, troubleshooting cloud technologies, and collaborating across teams to optimize solutions, all while contributing to sustaina...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Lead the charge in providing advanced remote technical support for complex security systems. Serve as a senior technical authority, mentoring junior engineers and resolving critical issues across ente...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $122K *

Unlock potential by leading technical services for Energy-as-a-Service projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize energy conservation measures in complex environments, ensuring exc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$111K - $149K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing energy performance in complex environments. Leverage your expertise in HVAC and energy management to drive innovative solutions and mentor others in the comm...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$111K - $149K *

Join a team that's redefining energy efficiency by providing technical expertise in Energy-as-a-Service projects. Collaborate across disciplines to optimize system performance and mentor staff while e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $135K *

Drive your career forward as a Technical Services Engineer, providing expertise in energy conservation and retro-commissioning for complex projects in higher education and healthcare. Collaborate with...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $135K *

Transform energy conservation initiatives by providing technical expertise in retro-commissioning projects across multi-building portfolios, ensuring optimal system performance and client satisfaction...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $135K *

Engage your expertise to drive energy conservation initiatives in complex multi-building projects. Collaborate with teams to optimize system performance and mentor staff, ensuring excellence in energy...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$111K - $149K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing energy performance through innovative solutions. Leverage your technical expertise in HVAC and energy management to drive successful project outcomes in comp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$69K - $104K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional technical support for broadband and networking products. Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve customer issues and enhance user experience...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.