Technical Support Specialist - US
sundayabout 1 month ago
Anywhere
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
About the position
As a Technical Support Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and smooth operation of our product and IT support operations. This role is ideal for a technically skilled professional who thrives in a collaborative, service-oriented, startup environment. You’ll act as the bridge between our Level 1 support team and Engineering teams (level 3), providing technical expertise, driving issue resolution, participating in IT operations, and ensuring continuous improvement in our support processes.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced technical support to Operations teams, assisting with product-related issues that require deeper analysis or troubleshooting.
- Participate in IT and Product Support Operations, helping manage day-to-day operational requests and ensuring effective ticket coverage and resolution.
- Investigate and document recurring issues, escalating bugs or systemic problems to Product and Engineering teams as needed.
- Collaborate closely with Engineers to ensure the prompt resolution of technical issues.
- Maintain clear communication across teams during major product issues, ensuring stakeholders are updated on progress and resolution.
- Develop and maintain a robust internal knowledge base to support consistent, efficient troubleshooting across all support levels.
- Train and mentor operational team members, equipping them with product knowledge and best practices for handling technical issues.
- Track, analyze, and report on common support themes and performance metrics to identify opportunities for proactive improvements.
Requirements
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a technical support, product support, or IT operations role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proven customer- and service-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally between support, product, and engineering teams.
- Experience creating or maintaining internal documentation and knowledge bases.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience working in a startup or scale-up environment is preferred.
Benefits
- $70k-$80k
- Stock Options
- A great office with a balance of in-person and remote work
- Free Vacation Policy
- 100% Employer-Covered Health Insurance
- 401K Plan
Required Skills
Mentoring
Product Support
Technical Support
Problem-Solving
Analytical Skills
Collaboration
Knowledge Base Management
Communication
IT Operations