The Developer Assistance Support Engineer is a senior-level technical expert responsible for providing advanced troubleshooting guidance and strategic support to YEXTs customers partners and internal support teams. This role serves as the final escalation point for complex technical challenges with a focus on issues related to APIs integrations and YEXTs developer-focused products. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical knowledge with exceptional communication skills and a passion for improving processes acting as a key liaison between the customer the support organization and YEXTs engineering and product teams.
What Youll Do
- Serve as the primary escalation point and subject matter expert for YEXTs Level 1 and Level 2 support teams providing expert guidance on complex ambiguous technical issues.
- Provide advanced developer-level assistance to premier clients and partners troubleshooting intricate problems related to API usage integrations (including SSO and webhooks) and product implementation.
- Conduct in-depth root cause analysis for recurring technical issues documenting findings and collaborating with product and engineering teams to drive bug resolutions and influence feature enhancements.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation including help articles developer guides and internal knowledge base content to empower both internal and external users.
- Proactively identify and address inefficiencies within the Developer Support infrastructure and processes implementing strategic improvements to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness as the team grows.
- Join technical calls with premier clients as needed to provide high-level support and technical guidance.
- Provide leadership mentorship and technical guidance to more junior Developer Support Engineers and Associates contributing to their professional growth and development.
What You Have
BA / BS in Computer Science Electrical / Computer Engineering Information Systems or a related technical field or equivalent experience.Minimum of 4 years of experience in a senior technical support software engineering or professional services role.Proven experience with web development and debugging.Deep understanding of the web technology stack including Reactjs CSS Javascript TCP / IP HTTP HTML and DNS.Expert-level knowledge of common API infrastructures like JSON XML and RESTful APIs with hands-on experience troubleshooting complex API-related issues.Aptitude for complex problem-solving and technical troubleshooting with a natural curiosity to learn the in-depth technical nuances of a platform.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Impeccable customer service focus with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations - a team player with a solid work ethic.Ability to work autonomously with strong prioritization and time management skills.Bonus Points
SQL experience is a plusUnderstanding of SSOExperience with a support ticketing system and / or customer relationship management (CRM) softwarePrior experience supporting SaaS based B2B enterprise softwarePrior experience with YEXT productsPerks and Benefits
At Yext we take pride in our diverse workforce and prioritize creating an engaged and connected working environment. Our ambitious mission is to transform the enterprise with AI search and we know that to achieve that we need a global team of innovators visionary thought leaders and enthusiastic collaborators passionate about making a meaningful impact in the world and contributing to an extraordinary culture.
We believe that people do their best when they feel their best and to feel their best they must be well-informed fuelled and rested. To ensure our employees are at their best we offer a wide range of benefits and perks including :
Performance-Based Compensation : We offer an attractive bonus structure and stock options for eligible positions.Comprehensive Leave Package : Our leave package includes Paid Time Off (PTO) Parental Leave Sick Leave Casual Leave Bereavement Leave National Holidays and Floating Holidays to ensure a healthy work-life balance.Health & Wellness Offerings : We provide medical insurance with 7L coverage including enhanced parental and outpatient department (OPD) coverage for you your spouse two dependent children and two parents (as applicable and subject to eligibility requirements).Relocation Benefits : We offer relocation assistance and an allowance to eligible candidates to help ease your transition.World-Class Office & Building Amenities : Our office has a top-notch infrastructure including gaming rooms a plush pantry and breakout areas.#LI-RK1
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Yext is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a results-driven engaging culture where every employee has the opportunity to contribute to the success of the Company perform at the highest possible level and grow their skills and capabilities. Yext welcomes employees and applicants of all backgrounds and demographics and does not engage in discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic recognized under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. The Company believes a broad variety of life experiences across the Yext team is critical to its mission to help every business in the world be visible everywhere customers search. By seeking out fresh perspectives and fostering a positive interview experience and employee experience Yext can remain at the forefront of innovation and better serve its customers.
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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1