Customer Support Engineer

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About the role

  • Support Engineer solving complex technical issues for Tailscale customers in a remote capacity. Part of a distributed team focused on delivering excellent customer support.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary escalation point for technically complex tickets raised by paying customers.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot advanced Tailscale-specific issues.
  • Manage a ticket queue with a consistent focus on SLA adherence.
  • Drive positive user outcomes and maintain high CSAT scores.
  • Balance a high volume of daily ticket replies while maintaining the technical depth.
  • Partner cross-functionally to identify recurring friction points.
  • Own escalations of technically complex tickets from Tier 1.
  • Mentor and support Tier 1 colleagues through ticket reviews.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in a technical support role within a SaaS company.
  • Hands-on familiarity with Tailscale or comparable networking/VPN products strongly preferred.
  • Display a natural tinkerer’s mindset and a deep curiosity for how things work.
  • Strong working knowledge of networking fundamentals - TCP/IP, DNS, subnetting, firewalls, NAT traversal, and routing.
  • Show proficiency in troubleshooting across multiple operating systems such as macOS, Windows, Linux, and mobile platforms.
  • Experience working with identity providers and SSO integrations.
  • Basic experience troubleshooting Kubernetes environments.
  • Familiarity with log analysis and CLI-based diagnostic tools.

Benefits

  • An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self.
  • A competitive total compensation package.
  • Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period.
  • Remote first company—most of our teams work fully remotely.
  • Connect with other Tailscalars IRL.
  • Support for your personal and professional development.
  • Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration.
  • A build-your-own home office setup.
  • Generous parental leave program from your first day.

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$129,980 - CA$162,140 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

DNSFirewallsKubernetesLinuxMacOSTCP/IP

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

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