Technical Support Engineer

Nexthop AI

• $120K — $145K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 10 years in technical support roles; leadership roles require 15+ years.
  • Proficient in networking protocols like BGP, OSPF, VxLAN, and data center technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with various Network Operating Systems (NOS) including IOS, IOS-XR, EOS, and Junos.
  • Experience with SONiC or other open-source operating systems is a plus.
  • Proven track record of debugging and troubleshooting complex networking issues.
  • Significant experience within a cloud or enterprise-level DevOps, Network Operations, or Network Engineering team.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional customer experiences with prompt and effective support.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex customer technical issues.
  • Ensure clear communication with customers and internal teams.
  • Develop expertise in products to understand customer usage patterns.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to diagnose and resolve issues.
  • Respond to customer inquiries via chat, phone, and web.
  • Track and prioritize customer cases based on urgency and classification.
  • Provide timely workarounds and resolutions, meeting service level agreements.
  • Report metrics and pursue continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation for 24/7 support coverage.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and fast-paced startup environment.
  • Opportunity to develop deep technical knowledge and expertise.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge networking technologies.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams including engineering.
  • Commitment to exceptional customer service and empathy.
Full Job Description
Job Responsibilities:
  • Deliver exceptional customer experiences by providing timely and effective support
  • Troubleshoot complex and dynamic customer environments, diagnosing and resolving technical issues
  • Maintain clear and consistent communication with both external customers and internal teams
  • Develop deep expertise in our products and solutions, understanding customer usage patterns
  • Collaborate closely with Software and Hardware Engineering teams to diagnose issues, propose workarounds, and implement resolutions
  • Respond to customer inquiries and questions across various communication channels (chat, phone, web)
  • Meticulously track customer cases and prioritize them based on classification and urgency
  • Provide timely workarounds and resolutions to customer issues, adhering to established service level agreements
  • Track and report metrics and strive for continuous improvement
  • Required to be part of an on-call rotation schedule to ensure 24/7 support coverage

Qualifications: We're seeking individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative startup and possess exceptional problem-solving skills and a strong aptitude for taking initiative and learning. Additionally we value individuals who practice and instill customer empathy. The following skills are essential for this role:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in technical support roles
  • Leadership roles require 15+ years of experience in support environments
  • Proficient in networking protocols such as BGP, OSPF, VxLAN and data center technologies
  • Proficient in networking technologies software with hands-on experience across diverse Network Operating Systems (NOS) such as IOS, IOS-XR, EOS, and Junos
  • Experience with SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud) or any Open source OS is highly desirable
  • Proven ability to effectively debug and troubleshoot complex networking issues.
  • Significant experience in DevOps, Network Operations, or Network Engineering within a cloud provider or enterprise-level team

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