Support Engineer I

Cleo; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Healthcare, dental, vision

Flexible PTO

401k match

FSA and HSA options

Employee Assistance Program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cleo is seeking a Support Engineer I to be the first point of contact for customers, providing technical assistance and guiding them through product use and configurations. You will troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve software issues while leveraging AI tools to improve productivity and support quality.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and continuous learning in a fast-paced, remote-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or 1+ year of tech support or customer-facing experience.
• Strong customer service orientation and passion for helping customers succeed.
• Basic understanding of Windows and Linux.
• Foundational networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, connectivity).
• Experience with software installation, configuration, upgrades, migrations, removal.
• Experience with HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, FTP, SFTP and SSH.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple issues in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for customers via phone, email, chat, and remote sessions.
• Deliver prompt, professional, and empathetic customer service.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to software installation, licensing, upgrades, integrations, and day-to-day usage.
• Analyze customer-reported issues, identify root causes, and provide solutions.
• Monitor queues and manage cases per SLAs, documenting steps and communications.
• Escalate complex issues to senior engineers while owning customer communications.
• Utilize Cleo's Knowledge Center and contribute to documentation.
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate troubleshooting and automate repetitive tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Windows

Linux

Networking basics

Troubleshooting

Communication

Prioritization

SQL basics

Automation basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

1+ year tech support experience

Tools

Salesforce

Zendesk

ServiceNow

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Support Engineer I

Remote

Position Overview

The Support Engineer I serves as the first point of contact for Cleo customers, providing exceptional technical assistance and ensuring a positive customer experience. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving software-related issues while guiding customers through product use, configuration, and best practices.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical aptitude, customer-centric problem solving, and a continuous learning mindset. As an AI-forward organization, Cleo expects team members to effectively leverage AI-powered tools and automation to improve productivity, accelerate issue resolution, and enhance the customer experience.

Customer Support & Issue Resolution

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers via phone, email, chat, and remote support sessions.

• Deliver exceptional customer service by responding promptly, professionally, and empathetically to customer inquiries and technical issues.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to software installation, configuration, licensing, upgrades, integrations, and day-to-day product usage.

• Analyze customer-reported issues, identify root causes, and provide timely, effective solutions.

Case Management & Escalation

• Monitor assigned support queues and manage cases in accordance with established service level agreements (SLAs).

• Document troubleshooting steps, resolutions, and customer communications accurately within support systems.

• Escalate complex or high-priority issues to senior engineers and cross-functional teams while maintaining ownership of customer communications.

Knowledge Management

• Utilize and contribute to Cleo's Solution Center, Knowledge Base, and internal documentation resources.

• Identify recurring customer issues and recommend improvements to support documentation, processes, and product functionality.

• Share knowledge and best practices with team members to continuously improve support effectiveness.

AI & Continuous Improvement

• Leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate troubleshooting, knowledge discovery, case summarization, and solution development.

• Apply critical thinking to validate AI-generated recommendations and ensure technical accuracy.

• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and improve support efficiency through AI and workflow automation technologies.

• Stay current on emerging AI capabilities and incorporate them responsibly into daily work practices.

Your Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, OR 1+ years of technical support, help desk, or customer-facing technical experience.

• Strong customer service orientation with a passion for helping customers succeed.

• Basic understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems.

• Foundational networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, and connectivity troubleshooting.

• General software lifecycle knowledge, including installation, configuration, upgrades, migrations, and removal.

• Experience with communication protocols such as HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, FTP, SFTP, and SSH.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple issues and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting SaaS applications.

• Exposure to EDI, managed file transfer (MFT), integration platforms, or supply chain technologies.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.

• Basic SQL, scripting, or automation experience.

• Experience using CRM and ticketing platforms such as Salesforce, Zendesk, or ServiceNow.

• Demonstrated ability to use AI-powered tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, or similar technologies) to enhance productivity and problem solving.

• Understanding of prompt engineering fundamentals and effective AI-assisted research techniques.

• Ability to evaluate, verify, and refine AI-generated outputs to ensure accuracy and quality.

• Curiosity and willingness to continuously learn and adopt emerging AI technologies.

• Commitment to responsible and secure use of AI tools in accordance with company policies and customer data protection requirements.

A few things we have to offer:

• Competitive compensation (range for this role is $65,000-$75,000)

• Great Healthcare + Dental + Vision

• Flexible PTO

• Culture of support, encouraging Life-Work balance

• 401k match

• FSA and HSA options

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Parental Leave

• Representing a company with 4,000+ clients and a 99% retention rate

• Accelerated title and salary growth potential

• A fun and energetic work environment that makes you excited to go to work every day

Cleo Communications US, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.