SUSE is seeking a Premium Support Engineer to serve as a top-tier technical support engineer for our most critical Premium Support customers, specializing in SUSE and Rancher technologies.
Requirements
- Act as a recognized technical expert and leader for Premium Support customers across the SUSE and/or Rancher portfolio, addressing highly complex technical issues via email, phone, and on-site engagements.
- Provide leadership and strategic direction in conjunction with the appropriate Service Delivery Manager (SDM), effectively managing and resolving high-impact escalation situations.
- Own the end-to-end resolution of complex support tickets, ensuring timely and effective solutions that meet customer expectations and drive satisfaction.
- Establish and cultivate long-term, high-value relationships with users and their management, serving as a trusted technical advisor.
- Proactively identify and suggest best practices, and drive significant process and configuration improvements to maximize customer satisfaction with their SUSE solutions.
- Maintain an expert-level understanding of the entire SUSE and/or Rancher product portfolio, staying ahead of emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Possess a profound understanding of complementary technologies, including other distributions of Linux, Kubernetes, and cloud-native ecosystems, leveraging this knowledge to provide holistic solutions.
- Demonstrate the tangible impact and articulate the profound benefits of SUSE and/or Rancher technologies for users, tailoring your message to their specific use cases and becoming an indispensable trusted advisor.
- Provide critical internal feedback and make strategic, constructive suggestions to enhance Premium Support processes and offerings, contributing to continuous service excellence.
- Champion customer feature requests, acting as a strong advocate for customers and users with Product Management and/or Engineering to influence product roadmaps.
- Collaborate effectively with existing customers to continuously improve their satisfaction and deepen their engagement with SUSE.
- Work proactively and collaboratively with both customers and colleagues across global regions, sharing best practices and fostering a culture of Teamwork and shared success.
- Exhibit extensive and highly refined customer service and communication skills at all levels, capable of translating complex technical information into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
- Mentor and guide less experienced team members, sharing your expertise and contributing to their professional development, demonstrating strong Leadership through example.
- Create high-quality technical documentation and presentations that are clear, concise, and comprehensive.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible work arrangements
- A challenging and rewarding environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A collaborative and inclusive culture that embraces diversity
- Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance
- Comprehensive health insurance
- 401k matching
- Retirement Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
