**Experienced Customer Support Engineer – Cloud Native Infrastructure and SaaS Solutions**

At blithequark, we're revolutionizing the way companies interact with cloud infrastructure through our innovative Universal Cloud Platform, powered by Crossplane. As a Customer Support Engineer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the success and satisfaction of our customers, working closely with our product, engineering, and customer success teams to deliver exceptional support experiences. **About blithequark** blithequark is a dynamic startup at the forefront of the cloud native community, empowering companies to rise above the clouds with our cutting-edge technology. Our commitment to building a great culture is evident in our company values, which prioritize accountability, craftsmanship, customer-centricity, collaboration, community care, ownership, and vulnerability. We're a place where learning, growth, impact, and fun intersect, and we're excited to welcome like-minded individuals to our team. **Job Summary** As a Customer Support Engineer at blithequark, you'll be the first point of contact for customer inquiries and issues related to our products, including Spaces, Cloud, Official Extensions, Marketplace, and Registry. You'll work closely with our cross-functional teams to deliver timely and professional support, identify and escalate bugs and product issues, and contribute to the creation and maintenance of our internal knowledge base. **Key Responsibilities** * Serve as the first point of contact for customer inquiries and issues related to blithequark's products * Triage and respond to incoming customer tickets in a timely and professional manner * Research and provide solutions to customer issues by leveraging internal knowledge base, product documentation, and your own technical expertise * Identify, document, and escalate bugs and product issues to the engineering team, collaborating with them to ensure timely resolution * Coordinate with the Solutions team to hand off complex, account-specific requests from strategic customers * Contribute to the creation and maintenance of the internal knowledge base, documenting common issues, resolutions, and best practices * Proactively communicate with customers to provide updates on ticket status, bug fixes, and new product releases * Gather and analyze customer feedback to identify trends and opportunities for product and process improvements * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement initiatives that enhance the overall customer experience **Essential Qualifications** * 2+ years of experience in a technical support, helpdesk, or customer service role, preferably in a SaaS or enterprise software environment * Familiarity with Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, and infrastructure-as-code * Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn and troubleshoot complex software products * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail * Customer-centric mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional support experiences * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment * Experience working with ticketing systems and knowledge base tools (e.g., Zendesk) **Preferred Qualifications** * Previous experience with blithequark and/or Crossplane * Familiarity with unix-like shells and command-line interfaces * Basic scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar) * Startup experience **What We Offer** * Competitive salary and benefits package * Opportunity to work with a cutting-edge technology and contribute to its growth * Collaborative and dynamic work environment * Professional development and growth opportunities * Flexible remote work arrangement * Access to the latest tools and technologies * Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance * A fun and inclusive company culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion **How to Apply** If you're a motivated and customer-focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional support experiences, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit for this role. We can't wait to hear from you! **Equal Employment Opportunity** blithequark is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We're committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Apply for this job