Cloud Native Support Engineer

SUSE; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

SUSE in the United States is seeking a Cloud Native Support Engineer to ensure resilience and optimal performance of enterprise container platforms across multi-cloud and hybrid infrastructures. You will resolve complex Kubernetes‑as‑a‑Service challenges to maintain high availability for customers.

You will collaborate with product engineering, SRE, and fellow support engineers to diagnose root causes, communicate incident updates, and implement automation to improve observability, reliability

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in relevant technologies and customer environments.
• BA/BS or equivalent preferred.
• Relevant industry qualification where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Delivers expert-level technical support for enterprise container platforms.
• Manages incident response and root cause analysis for outages.
• Owns end-to-end resolution for escalated problems with customers.
• Drives proactive identification of systemic issues and improvements.
• Designs automation scripts to improve observability and resilience.

Skills

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

API-driven automation

SRE practices

Analytical skills

Education

BA/BS or higher

Job description

About Us

SUSE is a global leader of enterprise open source software. By transforming community innovations into secure, sovereign and AI-ready solutions, SUSE empowers customers to escape vendor lock-in and regain control of their IT destiny. Through industry-leading Linux, Kubernetes, Edge and AI infrastructure solutions, SUSE delivers the flexibility to innovate everywhere - from the data center to multi-cloud and out to the edge. Only SUSE also manages many Linux and Kubernetes distributions. At SUSE, Choice Happens because we prioritize community, interoperability and relentless innovation. Discover how we power mission-critical resilience at www.suse.com.

About Us

SUSE is a global leader of enterprise open source software. By transforming community innovations into secure, sovereign and AI-ready solutions, SUSE empowers customers to escape vendor lock-in and regain control of their IT destiny. Through industry-leading Linux, Kubernetes, Edge and AI infrastructure solutions, SUSE delivers the flexibility to innovate everywhere - from the data center to multi-cloud and out to the edge. Only SUSE also manages many Linux and Kubernetes distributions. At SUSE, Choice Happens because we prioritize community, interoperability and relentless innovation. Discover how we power mission-critical resilience at www.suse.com.

Cloud Native Support Engineer

Job Description

This role ensures the resilience and optimal performance of enterprise container management platforms across multi-cloud and hybrid infrastructures. It primarily focuses on resolving complex technical challenges within Kubernetes-as-a-Service environments to maintain high availability and operational stability for customers. This role independently makes critical technical decisions to diagnose and resolve complex, high-impact incidents within production container environments. Decisions directly influence system uptime and customer satisfaction, often requiring rapid problem‑solving under pressure. The incumbent regularly engages with enterprise customers to provide technical guidance and incident updates. Collaboration extends internally to product engineering teams, SRE specialists, and fellow support engineers to resolve deep‑seeded platform issues. This role directly impacts the operational continuity and reliability of mission‑critical enterprise container platforms, with failures potentially incurring significant business costs and reputational damage. The scope encompasses complex multi‑cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments, ensuring systemic availability across a fleet of applications. A highly analytical and methodical working style is essential for deep technical problem‑solving and root cause analysis. The role requires exceptional adaptability and resilience to navigate high‑pressure situations and complex, evolving cloud‑native technologies.

Responsibilities

• Delivers expert‑level technical support and resolution for complex issues impacting enterprise container management platforms
• Manages incident response and root cause analysis for critical production outages in Kubernetes and related cloud‑native environments
• Owns the end‑to‑end resolution process for escalated technical problems, ensuring timely communication and effective solutions for customers
• Drives proactive identification of systemic issues and contributes to the continuous improvement of platform reliability and support processes
• Designs and implements automation scripts and tools to enhance platform observability, resilience, and operational efficiency

Education and Experience Required

• Vocational: apprenticeship/certification completion. May be technical or non-technical. May include on‑the‑job training in addition to studies. In some locations, completion may be recognized by diploma. Advanced programs may be 2+ years. Associate degree: first attainable degree at the post‑high school level. Typically 2 year completion beyond High School level (i.e., Associate of Arts, GCE 'A' level (Singapore), etc.) or equivalent experience. BA/BS or equivalent experience preferred
• 1-2 years experience in relevant technologies and customer environments
• Relevant industry qualification where applicable

Knowledge and Skills

• Deep expertise in Kubernetes, including its architecture, operations, and troubleshooting within multi‑cloud environments (EKS, AKS, GKE)
• Proficiency with Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible for automation and configuration management
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills for complex system issues, coupled with experience in API‑driven automation
• Solid understanding of cloud‑native principles, distributed systems, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices

This position is subject to background check(s), including criminal, credit, and/or employment references. The candidate is required to complete the background check(s) once an offer has been accepted. This will be conducted by SUSE's external provider, where legally permitted.

For US Only - US Pay Transparency Disclaimer

If this role is filled in the United States of America, the starting base salary will be within the applicable pay range displayed below. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for a commission plan and a competitive benefits package. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and budget. This pay transparency information applies to US‑based roles only.

• US benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, an Employee Assistance Program, and generous paid time off and leave policies.

Base Pay Range Min & Max

57000

82000

What We Offer

We empower you to be bold, driving your career to create the future you want. We celebrate and reward your achievements.

SUSE is a dynamic environment that is evolving rapidly, thus requiring agility, strong entrepreneurship and an open mind.

This is a compelling opportunity for the right person to join us as we continue to scale and prosper.

We give you the freedom to be yourself. You will work in a global community of unique individuals – like you – with different backgrounds, talents, skills and perspectives. A truly open community where everyone is welcome, has a voice and is encouraged to reach their full potential regardless of age, gender, race, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristics.

SUSE Values

SUSE's culture is centered on four key values - Choice, Community, Trust, and Innovation - which are deeply integrated with our open source ethos. SUSE fosters a diverse and inclusive environment where our people are encouraged to be themselves.

Choice

We are continuously making choice happen

We are accountable for our choices

We never get complacent

Community

Nobody is smarter than everybody

We embrace diversity of thought

We are open source first, upstream first where collaboration benefits all

Trust

We are trusted to deliver with integrity

We offer trust by default, and do not wait for it to be earned

We foster an environment where everyone trusts each other

Innovation

We foster a culture of experimentation, and embrace change by challenging the norm

We are committed to continuous improvement, creativity and adaptability

Ideas are great, but without execution they are just ideas