Haivision Systems Inc Looking for Technical Support Engineers at Remote

Outworks Solutions Private Limited; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative company as a Technical Support Engineer, where you'll provide critical support for video streaming technologies. This role involves troubleshooting and resolving customer issues, collaborating with various teams, and optimizing video workflows. You'll leverage your expertise in Linux and networking to ensure customer satisfaction while working in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about technology and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading organization in the video streaming industry. Embrace the chance to grow your skills and contribute to exciting projects at the forefront of IP video transformation.

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical training.
• 3+ years of experience with Linux and networking principles.

Responsibilities

• Act as first response to customer inquiries and provide solutions.
• Diagnose and resolve customer issues remotely using SSH and RDP.
• Document all customer interactions in Salesforce Service Cloud.

Skills

Linux CLI administration

Networking administration

Video protocols (UDP, TCP, RTP)

Customer service skills

Troubleshooting skills

Web development/scripting (Python, JavaScript)

Real-time transport protocols (RTP, HLS)

Network troubleshooting tools (Wireshark)

Attention to detail

Fluency in English

Education

University degree in Computer Science

Technical training in Software Engineering

Tools

Salesforce Service Cloud

Wireshark

Remote access protocols (SSH, RDP)

Job description

About Haivision

Haivision is a leading global provider of mission-critical, real-time video streaming and networking solutions. Our connected cloud and intelligent edge technologies enable organizations globally to engage audiences, enhance collaboration, and support decision making. We provide high quality, low latency, secure, and reliable live video at a global scale. Haivision open sourced its award-winning SRT low latency video streaming protocol and founded the SRT Alliance to support its adoption. Awarded two Emmys for Technology and Engineering from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Haivision continues to fuel the future of IP video transformation. Founded in 2004, Haivision is headquartered in Montreal and Chicago with offices, sales, and support located throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Learn more at haivision.com.

Job Summary:

The Technical Support Engineers (TSE) advises on the reported product issues or desired functionality, providing solutions to customers. Experienced TSEs with expertise in video ecosystems will also be responsible for systems analysis, health checks, optimization and general video workflow consulting involving hardware and/or software. The TSE will also collaborate with other , Customer Success Managers, Sales Engineering, and Product Management, to advocate for Haivision’s customer’s workflows and ecosystems.

Only candidates with a solid working knowledge of Linux and experience with LAN/WAN video distribution technologies, IP video systems expertise, internet infrastructure, network expertise, and troubleshooting will be considered. This position may require participation in rotational, on-call or after-hours shifts (compensated).

Responsibilities

• Act as first response to incoming calls, chats, web-based and/or email generated tickets.
• Advise on customer reported product issues or desired functionality and provide solutions.
• Gather initial info such as customer use case, software versions, logs, network topology, etc. to properly triage and expedite resolving the customer case.
• Ensure customer reported issues are resolved in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction and escalate urgent problems requiring more expertise.
• Diagnose, update, and fix customer issues remotely via SSH, RDP, or other remote access protocols, along with providing phone, email support and guidance.
• Reproduce reported customer issues, mimic customer environments, perform stability and bug testing, etc.
• Assist with the configuration, maintenance, and administration of the Technical Support team’s lab environments.
• Provide guidance to customers through corrective steps by identifying proper configurations, SW/FW versioning, and researching reported issues.
• Document all interactions with customers in Salesforce Service Cloud to maintain accurate case and customer information.
• Create internal and external knowledge base articles based on case resolution.
• Complete other duties as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent combination of technical training and work experience.
• A proven history of directly supporting customer relationships in technical applications, is required. A background in Technical Support, Customer Success Management or Sales Engineering is preferred.
• Linux CLI administration, networking administration principles and practices are absolute musts, or knowledge of UNIX in lieu.
• Hands-on expertise with UDP, TCP, RTP and other video protocols.
• Good understanding of Real-time transport protocols such as RTP, MPEG2-TS, RTMP, HLS and HDS, and Session protocols such as SIP and STSP.
• Knowledge of analog and digital audiovisual standards and compression technologies like MPEG-2, MPEG-4/H.264 and HEVC.
• Additional value for experience with web development or scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or various command shells.
• Must have excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in other languages is considered a definite asset.
• Strong customer service skills are essential.
• Strong trouble-shooting and diagnostic skills.
• Experience using various network troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, Traceroute, Netstat, Nslookup, etc.
• Self-starter with ability to work with minimal supervision and the desire to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability and flexibility to change and openness to learn new skills as required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Linux: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote