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Support Engineer – Escalation Management
Location
Washington
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
$30 - $33 / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Support Engineer – Escalation Management
Blueprint
• In this role, with our client you will act as a customer advocate responsible for managing and resolving complex, high-impact escalations across cloud and enterprise products. • You will coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders—including engineering, program management, and support teams—to remove blockers, drive timely resolutions, and improve the overall customer experience. • You will proactively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring clarity on case status, risks, and next steps. • This role requires strong judgment to balance customer needs with organizational policies while identifying trends, process gaps, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Job Requirements
- United States citizenship with an active, valid U.S. passport
- 5–7 years of experience in customer engagement, support operations, or related corporate services
- 5–7 years of experience managing escalations and working with ticketing/support systems
- 3+ years of experience with enterprise or cloud-based platforms (e.g., productivity suites, cloud infrastructure, or business applications)
- Proven ability to manage high-priority escalations and drive resolution across multiple stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical issues for non-technical audiences
- Demonstrated stakeholder management and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage competing priorities effectively
- Fluent in English
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401k program
- Competitive PTO offerings
- Parental Leave
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
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