Customer Support Engineer
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Base pay range : CA$130,000.00 / yr - CA$165,000.00 / yr
About vCluster Labs
vCluster Labs is a venture‑backed tech startup building open‑source technology for virtualizing Kubernetes. We are distributed globally with a remote‑first culture.
About the Role
Join our small support team to troubleshoot complex Kubernetes and vCluster issues directly with customers via Slack and ticketing. You’ll work closely with engineering, take ownership of customer problems, and help shape how we do support as we grow.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot Kubernetes and vCluster environments, diving deep into logs, configurations, and occasionally code to debug complex issues.
- Provide conversational, technical support primarily through Slack channels and our ticketing system.
- Collaborate with engineering to escalating critical issues, communicate customer needs, and influence product improvements.
- Document common issues, solutions, and best practices to build our knowledge base.
- Occasionally provide flexibility for urgent customer issues or support across time zones.
Requirements
2–3 years hands‑on Kubernetes experience in production environments.Strong Linux / Unix system administration skills and comfort on the command line.Solid understanding of Kubernetes fundamentals : pods, services, deployments, networking, storage, RBAC.Excellent written communication skills for explaining complex technical issues clearly in Slack and tickets.Ability to work independently, manage multiple customer issues, and see problems through to resolution.Learning agility and adaptability to pick up new concepts fast.Nice to Have
Virtual cluster or multi‑tenancy experience.Cloud platform knowledge (AWS / GCP / Azure).Scripting skills (Bash, Python).Kubernetes certifications (CKA / CKAD / CKS).IaC tools (Helm, Terraform, Kustomize).Prior customer‑facing support experience.Benefits
Competitive salary and equity.Platinum‑level health, dental, vision, and life insurance.Flexible working schedule and remote‑first culture.Fast application process and rapid hiring decisions.vCluster Labs provides equal opportunities for all candidates. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for everyone who becomes part of our team.
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