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Wanted: Software Technical Support Engineer (100% telecommuting)
Articulate is the #1 privately-held elearning software company in the world, the 15th fastest growing technology company in North America, and, arguably, the #1 coolest to work for. We're looking for a Customer Support Engineer to join our award-winning support team, where you can make a difference and help change the way people around the world are learning.
The ideal Customer Support Engineer candidate will be smart, technology- and Web-savvy, a fast learner, meticulous, able to work independently, and committed to thorough project completion. This is a full-time, salaried position that requires U.S. Pacific Time hours, Monday through Friday. As a member of our global 24x7 support team, your primary responsibility will be supporting our suite of desktop elearning software and server-based products, with the chance to contribute to other projects, as needed. This is a unique opportunity to join an industry-leading team that develops and supports powerful, award-winning software.
The Job:
- Provide 1st-class Web, email, and occasional phone tech support for thousands of worldwide customers
- Own & manage 30-50+ cases per day
- Provide internal escalation support for Tier 1 (first-line) support team
- Document support cases and resolutions, suggesting & writing knowledge base and/or internal solution articles as needed
- Test for product bugs & log issues for development team
- Collaborate & openly communicate with other support engineers & quality assurance team
- Contribute regularly to our community forums
- Deliver ongoing feedback to development team, based on customer input & your own product usage
- Log customer data and all communications accurately and thoroughly in internal CRM application
- Support sales team efforts (recognize new leads and up-sell opportunities)
The Qualifications:
- B.A. or B.S. degree
- 3+ years technical support experience with a software company and/or customer-facing role
- Strong knowledge of Windows OSes, desktop software, Web technologies
- Experience with at least some of the following: HTML, XML, FTP, Flash, JavaScript
- Undying passion for technology & helping others
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
- Ability to type quickly and accurately
- Very high quality standards
- Excel in high-pressure, quick-paced environment
- Learn quickly & enjoy troubleshooting software issues
- Must be able to work on own (from home) with little supervision
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Willingness to go the extra mile & put in long hours, when needed
- Love of learning & helping others learn
The Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience with Articulate or similar software
- Experience with salesforce.com or similar CRM
- Elearning industry knowledge or experience
- PowerPoint expertise
- Learning Management System (LMS) knowledge or experience
The Benefits:
- 100% telecommuting
- Medical insurance
- Stock options
- Flexible hours
- Monthly Internet and phone service
- 2 weeks of vacation per year
- Opportunity to be part of an awesome company that's shaping the future of elearning
How to Apply:
- Learn about us & our products
- Download our free trials, so you know what you're getting into & what you'll be supporting.
- Browse our support site, blog, forums & read some threads (these are the types of topics you'll be supporting).
- Read Guy Kawasaki's How to Get a Job on Craigslist. Follow his advice.
- Read Commitment to the Customer: 7 Ways We Support Your Success to see that we take support seriously
- Still interested? Good. Read on.
- Email all of the following to us:
- Cover letter & resume (include 3 references).
- Why you're perfect for the job.
- What you can bring to the company.
- A short writing sample (e.g., a support email you've sent or a link to a forum post or blog entry you've written somewhere on the Web).
- Your salary requirements.
Hint:
If you want us to take the time to review your application and seriously consider you for this opportunity, please return the favor and take the time to read this job posting and follow the above instructions carefully and completely.
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