Customer Support Engineer

We are looking for a highly skilled and customer-oriented professional to join our team as a Customer Support Engineer. In this role, you will be the technical expert for our product suite, providing advanced support and deep technical knowledge to our customers. Your expertise in areas such as APIs, SAML, SSO, Integrations, and data connectors will be crucial in resolving complex technical issues and ensuring customer satisfaction. You will play a key role in delivering exceptional support experiences, requiring strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively.

What’s Fleetio?

Fleetio (pronounced "flee-tee-oh”) is a leading provider of fleet management SaaS that helps organizations of all sizes track, analyze, automate, and manage their vehicles and equipment. With a purpose-built, easy-to-use, and comprehensive suite of tools and features, Fleetio makes it easy for fleet managers to optimize their operations, reduce costs, and improve safety and compliance.

We’ve become a trusted partner for thousands of businesses across the globe, from small startups to large enterprises. With a focus on innovation, customer success, and sustainable growth, Fleetio is on a mission to transform fleet management.

What makes us special, you might ask? We’ve been remote-friendly since 2012 and have been recognized as Birmingham Alabama’s Best Places to Work five years in a row. We have over 200 employees all over the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and have over 5000 paying customers in 70+ countries. It’s an exciting time at Fleetio as we’re growing 50+% year on year and have just closed our Series C round led by our incredible investment partner, Elephant. We’re building the fleet management platform of the future – the single screen for fleet managers to drive their businesses forward.

More about our product and company:

• Fleetio product overview video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlvIbwZT3oU>
• Our careers page: [https://www.fleetio.com/careers>
• Check us out on Glassdoor (i.e., people love working here): [https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Fleetio-Reviews-E1745407.htm>

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as the primary point of contact for advanced technical support and product-related inquiries from customers, ensuring a high standard of service and expertise.
• Provide exceptional customer support through email and live customer calls while maintaining professionalism and empathy in all interactions.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of our product suite, including its features, functionalities, and technical integrations (APIs, SAML, SSO, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring prompt and effective solutions that meet customer needs.
• Investigate and analyze technical problems reported by customers, working closely with the product and engineering teams to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, including FAQs, knowledge base articles
• Troubleshooting guides, to empower customers and Tier 1 and Tier 2 agents.
• Conduct in-depth training sessions for customers on an “as needed” basis, helping them fully understand and leverage the software’s capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with product development and quality assurance teams to relay customer feedback, suggest enhancements, and ensure timely resolution of bugs and issues.
• Stay informed on industry trends and best practices related to our software, sharing insights and recommendations with customers to help them optimize their use of the product.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve the customer support process, including streamlining workflows, enhancing documentation, and implementing customer-focused initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in a technical support role, with at least 1 year in a Tier 3 or equivalent position.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving issues with APIs, SAML, SSO, integrations, and data connectors.
  • Familiarity with RESTful services, JSON, XML, OAuth, Python, and other web technologies.
  • Experience with network protocols, authentication methods, and security protocols.
  • Understanding of database concepts and experience with SQL.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to think critically and methodically to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to convey technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Customer Focus: Strong customer service orientation with a commitment to resolving customer issues effectively and efficiently.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and across departments, most especially interfacing with Engineering groups.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with customer support tools like Zendesk, Salesforce, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure) and DevOps practices.
• Previous experience in a SaaS environment.
• Certifications related to APIs, SAML, or other relevant technologies.

Considered a plus

• Fleet management and/or feet management software experience.
• Ability to speak more than one language other than English.

Benefits

• 100% health/dental coverage (50% coverage for family)
• Vision insurance
• Incentive stock options
• 401(k) match of 4%
• PTO - 4 weeks
• 10 company holidays + 2 floating holidays
• Parental and bonding leave
• Dependent care and medical FSA
• Short and long term disability
• Community service funds
• Professional development funds
• Health and wellness initiatives
• Mac laptop + new hire equipment stipend
• Monthly catered lunches
• Fully stocked kitchen with tons of drinks & snacks
• Remote working friendly since 2012 #LI-REMOTE

Fleetio provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

This application is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment. Employment with Fleetio is at will.

If you have a disability or a special need that requires an accommodation to fill out the online application, please let us know by calling (205) 718-7500.