Technical Support Engineer 2

About the Position

Join the team as Twilio’s next Technical Support Engineer 2 in Ireland, supporting customers with the Twilio platform and resolving complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Use your strong technical and diplomatic skills to address customer issues and provide customer feedback to Twilio’s Product and Engineering teams.
• Work with our customers' and partners' developers, architects, and support personnel to resolve complex problems with potentially very costly and far-reaching consequences.
• Leverage your experience with troubleshooting and resolving Quality of Service (QoS) issues.
• Collaborate with your teammates and the Twilio Product and Engineering teams via Slack as well as filing JIRAs to report reproducible bugs.
• Review internal knowledge to stay current on industry shifts and standards.
• Assist your manager in process improvements by surfacing customer pain points to assist in process improvement.
• This position will also require supporting our customers on holidays to ensure that our customer’s needs are met.

Requirements

• Required:

  • 2+ years of Technical Support Experience or similar relevant experience.
  • Full-Stack Javascript Tech Support experience with capabilities to troubleshoot server-side code (bonus would be either of: Node.js, C# or Java or python) and client-side code (JavaScript). React.js is a bonus.
  • A good understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.
  • Basic understanding of SQL and query-writing skills.
  • Good understanding of APIs, HTTP Protocol, and RESTful services.
  • Skills in troubleshooting network connectivity issues, with an understanding of TCP/UDP, and basics of SSL/TLS.
  • Experience troubleshooting SIP, VoIP, and IP telephony issues.
  • High competency in communicating complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences via phone or email mediums.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Desired:

  • Bonus skills: Serverless (Lambda) experience.
  • Expertise with both native and mobile applications is a great bonus.
  • Having related experience in troubleshooting contact center products.
  • Good knowledge of RESTful technology, previous work with APIs and ability to understand and troubleshoot issues with cloud solutions.
  • Understanding of WebRTC is a plus.
  • Experience working collaboratively with team members in different geographic locations and time zones.
  • Advanced time management skills, ability to work well under pressure, and proficiency at developing workflows to increase troubleshooting efficiency while still following standard processes and procedures.
  • Ability to influence and build effective working relationships with all levels of the organization.
  • Interest in utilizing customer feedback to identify and drive improvements in our products.

Location

This role will be remote, and based in Ireland.

Travel

We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, approximately 5% travel is anticipated to help you connect in-person in a meaningful way.

We Offer

Working at Twilio offers many benefits, including competitive pay, generous time off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.

About the Company

At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences.

Our dedication to remote-first work, and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant team with diverse experiences making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands.