Flywire

Technical Support Engineer II

Flywire$81K — $101K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in technical support engineering.
  • 3+ years of experience with MySQL, Regex, and SaaS applications.
  • Proficiency in AI tools, notably Claude, for task optimization.
  • Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering field.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and resolve customer tickets efficiently, adhering to SLA standards.
  • Research complex support issues using web-based products and command-line tools.
  • Assess technical problems logically and propose accurate solutions.
  • Communicate technical issues clearly to clients, tailoring explanations to their understanding.
  • Act as a liaison between customers and product/engineering teams.
  • Align technical support goals with Flywire's business strategy.
  • Maintain the TSE team's AI repository and internal knowledge base.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and learning.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Access to advanced AI tools for workflow efficiency.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Technical Support Engineer II to work directly with customers and cross-functional teams on daily support and operational tasks. In this role, you will support Flywire's Student Financial Services (SFS), eStore, and TPI products for our clients across the U.S. and Canada.

A unique and critical aspect of this role is proactively leveraging AI tools (such as Claude and Gemini) as a smart personal assistant to automate day-to-day TSE workflows, maintain internal repositories, assist with issue investigations, and streamline client communications.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Support & Troubleshooting
  • Ticket Management: Manage and resolve customer and departmental tickets efficiently, ensuring the highest quality standards while strictly adhering to SLA requirements.
  • Deep Research: Work hands-on with web-based products and command-line tools to thoroughly research and isolate complex support issues.
  • Issue Resolution: Logically assess technical problems, propose accurate solutions to customers, and collaborate with development teams on long-term product enhancements.

Communication & Collaboration
  • Client Communication: Communicate clearly, concisely, and confidently with customers via email or phone, translating highly complex technical issues into easy-to-understand explanations based on the client's technical level.
  • Cross-Functional Liaison: Serve as a highly effective mediator and escalation bridge between customers and the product/engineering teams.
  • Business Alignment: Align technical support goals with Flywire's broader business domain, vision, mission, and strategy to deliver on both short- and long-term goals.

AI & Knowledge Management
  • AI Repository Maintenance: Manage and maintain the TSE team's AI Skills repository, TSE Project Repos, and internal knowledge base.
  • AI Automation: Utilize AI tools to automate routine maintenance tasks, investigate client issues, create bug/product enhancement requests for dev teams, and draft effective, professional client communications.


Qualifications

Here's What We're Looking For:
  • 3-5 years of experience in technical support engineering.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with MySQL, Regular Expressions (Regex), and SaaS-based web applications.
  • Proficiency in leveraging AI tools - specifically Claude - to optimize day-to-day tasks and boost operational efficiency.
  • B.S. degree in a science or engineering field.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented, highly organized multitasker with a strong eagerness to learn new technologies and a drive to go above and beyond to find root causes.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • A master's degree in a respective science or engineering field is a plus.
  • Experience in higher education, Student Financial Services (SFS), FinTech, or the payments industry.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard logging, analytics, and ticketing tooling.

Technologies & Tools We Use:
  • Core Technologies: MySQL, Java, SaaS Web Applications, HTTP/SFTP Protocols
  • AI Assistants: Claude Code, Google Gemini, Notebook LM
  • Operations & Tooling: Zendesk, Jira, Confluence, SumoLogic, Looker


Additional Information

Submit today and get started!

We are excited to get to know you! Throughout our process you can expect to meet different FlyMates including the Hiring Manager and other Flymates. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will walk you through the steps and be your "go-to" person for questions.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $81,000 - $101,000 and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, position level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and several other factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education and training.

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About Flywire

Flywire is a financial technology company that provides payment solutions for businesses and institutions. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Flywire's platform allows businesses to accept payments from customers around the world, with support for over 240 countries and 150 currencies. The company's solutions are used by a variety of industries, including education, healthcare, travel, and technology. Flywire has raised over $300 million in funding and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States.
Learn more about Flywire
Size
500 employees
Market Cap
$2.4 billion
Industry
Founded
2009

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