Senior Technical Support Specialist T2

PayRange; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PayRange is seeking a Senior Technical Support Specialist to lead complex technical and product-related issues, partnering with Product, Engineering, and Operations to resolve high-impact problems. This role requires ownership, deep troubleshooting, and the ability to coach others while improving knowledge bases and processes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in technical support, strong communication, and a track record of handling escalations in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical support or a related role.
• Proven ability to handle complex escalations in a product- or technology-driven environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the most complex and high-impact support issues requiring advanced troubleshooting.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams, guiding resolution.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware and software-related issues across connected devices and workflows.
• Lead root-cause analysis and drive issues to resolution with urgency and ownership.
• Document escalated issues clearly and push for timely completion.

Skills

Technical support

Escalations

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Tools

Zendesk

Jira

Job description

About PayRange

PayRange is a leading fintech company powering mobile payments and connected experiences for unattended retail. Our platform enables consumers to pay seamlessly through their smartphones while providing operators with powerful tools to manage and grow their businesses.

With a global footprint and rapid growth, we are focused on delivering a best-in-class customer experience across both B2C (consumers) and B2B (operators). Our success is driven by innovation, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to our customers.

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on, highly capable Senior Technical Support Specialist to take the lead on complex technical and product-related issues, support the broader team with deep troubleshooting expertise, and help drive continuous improvement across the support organization.

This role serves as a senior escalation point for Tier 1 and Tier 2 support and works closely with Support, Product, Engineering, and Operations to resolve high-impact issues, identify root causes, and improve support effectiveness over time. In addition to resolving complex cases, you will help strengthen team capability through knowledge sharing, coaching, documentation, and process improvement.

This is a highly cross-functional role requiring strong technical acumen, excellent judgment, a high level of ownership, and the ability to work through complex hardware and software-related issues in a fast-paced environment.

Role Overview

Technical Support & Issue Resolution

• Take ownership of the most complex and high-impact support issues requiring advanced troubleshooting and strong product knowledge
• Act as a senior escalation point for Tier 1 and Tier 2 support teams, helping resolve critical or difficult cases
• Diagnose and resolve complex hardware and software-related issues, including issues involving connected devices, system dependencies, and product workflows
• Lead root-cause analysis efforts and drive issues through to resolution with urgency and ownership
• Ensure escalated issues are clearly documented, prioritized appropriately, and managed to completion
• Help identify when issues should be escalated further to Product or Engineering teams

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Operations, and other internal teams to resolve technical and product-related issues
• Support coordination of complex incidents, service-impacting issues, and cross-functional troubleshooting efforts
• Translate technical findings into clear and actionable updates for customer-facing teams and non-technical stakeholders
• Help ensure strong alignment across teams to improve issue resolution and reduce repeat problems

Team Support, Coaching & Knowledge Sharing

• Serve as a subject matter expert for the broader support organization
• Provide guidance, coaching, and day-to-day support to Tier 1 and Tier 2 team members on technical cases
• Help improve team capability by sharing troubleshooting approaches, product knowledge, and best practices
• Contribute to onboarding and ongoing development of support team members
• Assist in building a stronger knowledge base through documentation of known issues, resolutions, and troubleshooting guides

Process Improvement & Operational Impact

• Identify recurring issues, patterns, and root causes, and recommend corrective actions to improve product and support performance
• Contribute to the development and improvement of SOPs, support playbooks, escalation paths, and internal documentation
• Help improve support workflows, case quality, and resolution times through practical, scalable process improvements
• Support reporting and insight generation by highlighting issue trends and improvement opportunities
• Contribute to a consistent, high-quality support experience across both B2C and B2B customer segments

Performance & Service Level Expectations

• Consistently meet or exceed defined support KPIs and service standards
• Maintain CSAT of 90%+
• Achieve first reply time within 24 hours for email support
• Drive full case resolution in less than 3 business days, where resolution is within support's control
• Contribute to and help maintain a live answer rate of 90%+
• Ensure high-quality case handling, clear communication, and strong ownership from intake through resolution
• Escalate issues appropriately and in a timely manner where additional support is required

Schedule & Working Hours

• This role requires availability to work assigned shifts in support of team coverage and customer needs
• Standard shift schedules may include 7:00/8:00 a.m. to 4:00/5:00 p.m. PT
• Shift schedules will be determined based on business needs, support coverage requirements, and team structure
• Flexibility may be required from time to time to support coverage, priorities, or changing business demands

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in technical support, product support, application support, or a similar role
• Strong experience handling complex escalations in a product- or technology-driven environment
• Experience diagnosing and resolving complex hardware and software-related issues, including issues involving connected devices, system dependencies, and product workflows
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and root-cause problem-solving skills
• Ability to work through ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and maintain ownership of complex issues through resolution
• Experience working cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Operations, or similar teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical audiences
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high level of accountability
• Experience working in support platforms and ticketing systems such as Zendesk, Jira, or similar tools
• Experience supporting both B2C and B2B customers preferred
• Previous experience in a senior escalation, lead support, or Tier 3-facing support role preferred