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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. hours (time zone flexible), 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.
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