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Principal Technical Support Analyst

LinkedIn • $144K — $160K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in SaaS technical support or related fields
  • 2+ years of experience managing technical support teams
  • Proven experience engaging with senior executives such as CIOs and CTOs
  • Strong troubleshooting skills in cloud platforms and APIs
  • Empathetic communication skills to guide customers through technical incidents
  • Ability to travel as needed

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of Tier 2 technical support engineers
  • Oversee end-to-end resolution of complex technical incidents
  • Communicate effectively with executive-level stakeholders during critical situations
  • Collaborate with Technical Product Manager to prioritize issues and streamline processes
  • Identify root causes of recurring incidents to improve problem management
  • Implement AI-driven solutions for faster issue resolution
  • Create documentation and processes to enhance support quality

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including health, dental, and vision
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement options
  • Generous parental leave policies
  • Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives
  • Flexible work arrangements supporting remote work
  • Employee discount program and premium wellness subscriptions
Full Job Description
Position Overview

We're building a next-generation support organization for the future of our SaaS platform, and we're looking for a Principal Technical Support Analyst to help lead the way.

In this role, you'll be part of our Tier 2 technical support function, responsible for diagnosing and resolving complex cloud, API, and platform issues. You'll guide a team of technical experts, partner closely with Engineering and Product, and ensure our customers receive fast, accurate, and high-quality technical resolutions.

This role is customer-facing when needed and requires someone who can speak confidently with senior business and technical leaders during high-visibility incidents and escalations.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid - NYC

Responsibilities
  • Lead and grow a high-performing team of Tier 2 technical support engineers.
  • Own end-to-end resolution of technical incidents across cloud services, APIs, and customizations.
  • Communicate clearly and confidently with executive-level customer stakeholders during escalations.
  • Partner with our Technical Product Manager to prioritize issues, improve triage, and reduce engineering interruptions.
  • Drive problem management by identifying root causes and recurring incident patterns.
  • Help implement AI-powered triage and deflection to improve speed and scale.
  • Build playbooks, runbooks, and processes that elevate our support quality.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and company objectives.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent education and practical experience.
  • 5+ years in SaaS technical support, operations, or escalations engineering.
  • 2+ years managing technical support or incident-response teams.
  • Extensive experience speaking directly with CIOs, CTOs, senior business leaders, and enterprise architects.
  • Strong technical troubleshooting skills across cloud platforms, APIs, and observability tools.
  • Experience guiding customers through incidents with empathy, clarity, and confidence.
  • Excellent communication skills-able to simplify complex technical issues for any audience.
  • Ability to travel up as business needs require
  • Role requires the following physical capacity: Light: up to 20 lbs - occasional lifting or movement of light objects
  • Must be legally authorized to work in United States; Elite does not provide employment sponsorship for this position

Benefits
  • Competitive Compensation Package ($144,000 - $160,000 base salary + variable Component)
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage (Health, Dental, Vision)
  • Retirement Savings Plan with an Employer Contribution
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Parental Leave
  • Time Off
  • Wellness Initiatives
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous Global Parental Leave
  • Calm, free premium subscription
  • Employee Discount Program


Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for this position.

Additional Information

At Elite Technology, we embrace an employee-centric, flexible work model that empowers you to do your best work in the environment that suits you. However, we also recognize the importance of in-person collaboration for key moments that truly matter.

In our flexible remote approach, you have the freedom to choose a workspace within your home country that best fits your needs. Our corporate offices are located in New York City, Los Angeles, Costa Rica, and the Philippines, providing additional options for those who prefer or need a hybrid work environment.

Our diverse global team spans the U.S., Canada, U.K., Costa Rica, the Philippines, and Australia. Please note that at this time, we are unable to hire employees located in Quebec or Ontario Provinces, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Louisiana, and Oklahoma

We are not accepting applications submitted through recruiting agencies.

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