Support Escalation Engineers solve complex technical problems that frontline support teams cannot resolve on their own. They investigate high-impact incidents, identify root causes, coordinate with engineering and product teams, and help restore service while keeping customers informed. Explore vetted Support Escalation Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles paying $100,000 or more.
These specialists take ownership of advanced customer issues across software, cloud platforms, networks, and enterprise products. Typical work includes reproducing defects, analyzing logs and system behavior, developing workarounds, documenting findings, and escalating verified bugs to development teams. They may also support incident response, track resolution progress, and share technical updates with customers and internal stakeholders.
Employers commonly seek strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, clear written and verbal communication, and experience supporting complex technical products. Depending on the role, useful qualifications may include knowledge of operating systems, networking, databases, APIs, cloud services, scripting, or observability tools. The ability to manage priorities calmly and collaborate across support, engineering, and product teams is essential.
Support Escalation Engineers can grow into senior support, technical account management, site reliability, solutions engineering, or support leadership roles. Compensation varies by employer, location, experience, and technical specialization. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find roles that match their skills and goals.
Search current Support Escalation Engineer openings to compare responsibilities, required expertise, and compensation. Review each listing carefully and tailor your application to highlight complex cases you resolved, measurable customer or service outcomes, and your ability to partner effectively with engineering teams.
$147K - $220K *
Lead the charge in driving enterprise sales across regulated industries, managing the full sales lifecycle from strategic targeting to contract negotiation, while building relationships with C-suite e...
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$147K - $220K *
Elevate your career by driving strategic sales initiatives in highly regulated industries. Own the full sales lifecycle, engage C-suite executives, and lead complex negotiations to achieve ambitious r...
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$138K - $225K *
Drive strategic relationships with key accounts, ensuring sales targets are met through solution-based selling and contract negotiations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer sa...
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$138K - $190K *
Join us in managing strategic relationships with complex, multi-location accounts. Drive sales growth and achieve objectives through innovative solutions and effective contract negotiations while coll...
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Drive a structured sales strategy for the US region, achieving targets and creating pipelines through outbound prospecting and tailored solutions while engaging senior stakeholders and maintaining CRM...
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Staff Customer Support Programs & Supportability Lead
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Unlock your potential as a strategic leader driving customer support excellence. Own high-impact programs, optimize processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experienc...
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Senior Solutions Engineer - East
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The Senior Sales Engineer at Obsidian Security will drive and manage the technical evaluation stage of the sales process while mentoring the team. This role requires expertise in SaaS security challen...
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Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on strategic territory planning, proactive prospecting, and driving sales growth in the cybersecurity sector. Leverage technical expertise to engage client...
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Champion advanced IT infrastructure solutions by providing Tier 3 engineering and support. Leverage your expertise in Microsoft technologies to resolve complex issues, enhance system performance, and...
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Unlock your potential as a Systems Engineer, driving technical risk analysis and supporting mission-critical systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable...
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Core Enterprise Account Executive EST/CST - Remote
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Take ownership of enterprise-level sales, driving strategic relationships and complex negotiations to deliver impactful solutions for key customers. Engage with C-Level executives to transform operati...
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Application Support Engineer, Canada, OEX
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Join a team that's essential to ensuring 24x7 reliability for our global cryptocurrency trading platform. You'll manage production support, optimize processes, and enhance user experience through tech...
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Enterprise Implementation Consultant
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Shape the future of customer success by leading the deployment of IoT solutions for enterprise clients. Your role will bridge sales and strategy, ensuring clients maximize the value of their technolog...
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Senior Engineer (Azure, Terraform, Kubernetes)
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Lead the charge in architecting and managing robust cloud platforms, driving modernization efforts, and automating infrastructure solutions for large-scale enterprises. Collaborate with top engineers...
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Empower customer success by providing expert technical support for bioprocessing products. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance product knowledge, and ensure a positive experience fo...
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Senior Technical Marketing Specialist
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Unlock potential by designing engaging, story-driven demonstrations that showcase technology's real-world impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling content that bridges prod...
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Unlock your potential by managing the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, while fostering lasting client relationships and exceeding sales goals in a fast-paced environment...
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eHealth Exchange Onboarding Program Manager
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Unlock potential by guiding health systems through the eHealth Exchange onboarding process. Ensure seamless implementation, provide exceptional customer service, and enhance interoperability in health...
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Senior Account Executive, Aerospace & Defense | ERP, EAM, MRO
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Accelerate progress at key accounts by driving enterprise software sales in the Aerospace & Defence sector. Collaborate with global teams to enhance customer satisfaction and expand IFS's market prese...
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Shape the future of secure software development by integrating security practices into engineering workflows, building automation tools, and conducting penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities an...
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Drive US revenue growth through ownership of ARR and pipeline targets. Collaborate closely with leadership to expand our presence in the B2B AI space, leading full-cycle sales and building crucial par...
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Solutions Integration Engineer IV
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Take ownership of B2B integrations as a key technical leader, collaborating across teams to deliver effective solutions that drive customer success and evolve with innovative IoT technology. Expect a...
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Principal Solution Architect, ITSM
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Join a team that's shaping the future of technology solutions by leveraging your expertise as a Principal Solution Architect. Drive customer success through innovative implementations and strategic gu...
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Technical Leader, SIte Reliability Engineer
$214K - $309K *
Optimize our Kubernetes platform as you lead initiatives that enhance reliability and scalability across cloud and on-premises settings. Collaborate with teams to achieve critical goals while mentorin...
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Explore innovative AI solutions by designing and implementing robust frameworks that enhance decision-making. Leverage LLM technologies and contribute to a collaborative culture focused on ethical AI...
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What is a Support Escalation Engineer?
A Support Escalation Engineer handles complex or high-priority technical issues that need deeper investigation than frontline support can provide. The role combines troubleshooting, customer communication, incident coordination, and collaboration with product and engineering teams.
What skills do Support Escalation Engineer jobs require?
Requirements vary, but employers often value advanced troubleshooting, analytical thinking, customer communication, incident management, and cross-functional collaboration. Technical requirements may include experience with cloud platforms, networking, databases, APIs, operating systems, scripting, or diagnostic tools.
How much do Support Escalation Engineers earn?
Pay depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, and technical specialization. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation details.
What is the difference between a support engineer and a Support Escalation Engineer?
A support engineer may resolve a broad range of customer questions and technical problems. A Support Escalation Engineer typically focuses on issues that are especially complex, business-critical, or unresolved after initial troubleshooting, and works closely with engineering teams to identify root causes.
How can I qualify for a Support Escalation Engineer role?
Build a record of resolving difficult technical problems, strengthen your knowledge of the products and systems relevant to your target roles, and practice explaining technical findings clearly. Highlight incident ownership, root-cause analysis, customer outcomes, and collaboration with engineering in your resume.