Technical Support Engineer

Nexthop Systems Inc; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexthop AI in Sydney, Australia seeks a Senior Technical Support Engineer to deliver exceptional customer experiences and resolve complex network issues. You’ll troubleshoot in live environments, collaborate with Software and Hardware teams, and participate in 24/7 on-call coverage.

Minimum 5 years in technical support, strong networking knowledge and DevOps experience are required. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and familiarity with NOS like IOS, IOS-XR, EOS, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, SE, EE or related field.
• 5+ years in technical support roles.
• Strong networking knowledge (BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, DC tech).
• Experience with NOS like IOS/IOS-XR/EOS/JunOS.
• DevOps/Network Ops experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer experiences by providing timely and effective support
• Troubleshoot complex and dynamic customer environments, diagnosing and resolving technical issues
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with both external customers and internal teams
• Develop deep expertise in our products and solutions, understanding customer usage patterns
• Collaborate closely with Software and Hardware Engineering teams to diagnose issues, propose workarounds, and implement resolutions
• Respond to customer inquiries and questions across various communication channels (chat, phone, web)
• Meticulously track customer cases and prioritize them based on classification and urgency
• Provide timely workarounds and resolutions to customer issues, adhering to established service level agreements
• Track and report metrics and strive for continuous improvement
• Required to be part of an on-call rotation schedule to ensure 24/7 support coverage

Skills

Problem solving

Customer empathy

Initiative

Networking knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/SE

Tools

IOS

IOS-XR

EOS

JunOS

SONiC

Job description

Company Description

Nexthop AI is a team of industry-leading professionals with deep hardware and software expertise spanning silicon, systems, network operations and cloud development, dedicated to building innovative, bleeding-edge solutions for large-scale AI deployments. The team culture thrives on collaboration, creativity and fun while delivering foundational technologies for next-generation AI infrastructure.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer experiences by providing timely and effective support
• Troubleshoot complex and dynamic customer environments, diagnosing and resolving technical issues
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with both external customers and internal teams
• Develop deep expertise in our products and solutions, understanding customer usage patterns
• Collaborate closely with Software and Hardware Engineering teams to diagnose issues, propose workarounds, and implement resolutions
• Respond to customer inquiries and questions across various communication channels (chat, phone, web)
• Meticulously track customer cases and prioritize them based on classification and urgency
• Provide timely workarounds and resolutions to customer issues, adhering to established service level agreements
• Track and report metrics and strive for continuous improvement
• Required to be part of an on-call rotation schedule to ensure 24/7 support coverage

Qualifications

We're seeking individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative startup and possess exceptional problem-solving skills and a strong aptitude for taking initiative and learning. Additionally we value individuals who practice and instill customer empathy. The following skills are essential for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in technical support roles
• Proficient in networking protocols such as BGP, OSPF, VxLAN and data center technologies
• Proficient in networking technologies software with hands-on experience across diverse Network Operating Systems (NOS) such as IOS, IOS-XR, EOS, and Junos
• Experience with SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud) or any Open source OS is highly desirable
• Proven ability to effectively debug and troubleshoot complex networking issues.
• Significant experience in DevOps, Network Operations, or Network Engineering within a cloud provider or enterprise-level team

Why Us

Our company bolsters all the advantages of working at a startup with the expertise of a seasoned team who have successfully built startups into thriving companies. Here you’ll have the unique opportunity to collaborate and learn from top-tier engineers, while still working on mission critical projects. If you are excited to learn, solve hard problems at the forefront of computer systems, and be a part of shaping a burgeoning