Explore Technical Support Engineer Jobs

Technical Support Engineers help customers and internal teams resolve complex technology issues. They combine troubleshooting expertise, product knowledge, and clear communication to diagnose problems and keep systems and services running smoothly. Explore vetted Technical Support Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Technical Support Engineer Do?

Responsibilities vary by employer and product, but often include investigating software, hardware, networking, or cloud-platform issues; reproducing and documenting defects; guiding users through solutions; and escalating complex incidents to engineering or product teams. Technical Support Engineers may also analyze logs, create support documentation, identify recurring problems, and contribute to product improvements.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and experience supporting relevant technologies. Depending on the role, useful expertise may include operating systems, networking, databases, APIs, cloud services, scripting, and customer support tools. The ability to explain technical concepts clearly and collaborate across teams is valuable.

Career Paths and Opportunities

Technical Support Engineers work across industries, including software, cybersecurity, cloud computing, telecommunications, and enterprise technology. With experience, professionals may advance into senior support, technical account management, solutions engineering, customer success, product operations, or engineering roles. Specializing in a high-demand platform or technical domain can open additional opportunities.

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Search Ladders for vetted Technical Support Engineer jobs and discover professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Review job requirements, compare roles, and find positions that align with your technical strengths and career goals.

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$119K - $235K *

Analyze deployment processes and enhance system reliability across government multi-site environments. Collaborate with diverse teams while troubleshooting, improving tooling, and mentoring to streaml...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $221K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $164K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$102K - $136K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

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Johnstown, PARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $240K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

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Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $240K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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$92K - $138K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $135K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$121K - $218K *

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and implementation of complex software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical decisions and mentor engineers, ensuring scalable...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Technical Support Engineer do?question toggle

    A Technical Support Engineer diagnoses and resolves technical issues for customers or internal users. The role may involve troubleshooting products and systems, analyzing logs, documenting solutions, escalating defects, and working with engineering teams.

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

    Important skills include systematic troubleshooting, technical expertise relevant to the product, clear communication, customer service, and collaboration. Some roles also require experience with networking, cloud platforms, databases, APIs, scripting, or specific operating systems.

  • What qualifications do employers look for?question toggle

    Requirements vary. Employers may value a degree or equivalent practical experience, hands-on knowledge of relevant technologies, and a track record in technical support or systems troubleshooting. Certifications can be helpful for roles focused on particular platforms or specialties.

  • Where do Technical Support Engineers work?question toggle

    They work in industries such as software, cloud computing, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and enterprise technology, supporting products and systems used by businesses or consumers.

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

    Experienced professionals may move into senior technical support, solutions engineering, technical account management, customer success, product operations, or software and systems engineering.

  • How can I find Technical Support Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for vetted Technical Support Engineer opportunities and review listings for compensation, technical requirements, and experience expectations.