Application Support Engineer

Black Duck Software, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior technical support professionals who thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and possess strong multilingual communication skills.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 2+ years in technical support or software development and strong programming skills in C/C++ or Java
    — “2+ years of experience in technical support or software development.”
  • Individuals with a background in application security or experience with SAST, SCA, or DAST tools
    — “Domain Knowledge: Background in Application Security (AppSec), SAST, SCA, or DAST tools.”
  • Proficient communicators who can operate effectively in English and Japanese with a customer-focused mindset
    — “Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English and Japanese.”

Things to consider

  • Occasional off-hour shifts may be required to support global customers
    — “Occasional off-hour shifts may be required to support global customers.”
  • The role involves managing heavy workloads in a fast-paced environment
    — “prioritizing heavy workloads in a fast-paced environment.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with complex troubleshooting in C/C++ or Java environments
    — “Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues (C/C++, C#, Java)”
  • Demonstrate ability to act as a trusted advisor and understand customer environments
    — “Serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for strategic customers.”
  • Showcase hands-on experience with Linux/Unix and database technologies like PostgreSQL
    — “Hands-on experience with Linux/Unix environments (e.g., shell scripting).”
  • Emphasize skills in creating and sharing technical knowledge with internal and external stakeholders
    — “Create and share technical knowledge internally and with customers.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • serve as Single Point of Contact for strategic customers
  • diagnose and resolve complex technical issues
  • manage case queues effectively
Typical background
2+ years of experience in technical support or software development

Skills & requirements

Required

Technical SupportTroubleshootingLinux/unix EnvironmentsDatabase ExperienceCustomer AdvocacyIncident ManagementCase ManagementCollaboration With R&D

Preferred

KubernetesContainerizationApplication SecuritySASTSCADAST

Stack & domain

C/c++JavaLinux/unixPostgreSQLSQLKubernetesContainerizationNoSQLSalesforce.comApplication SecuritySASTSCADASTExceptional Written And Verbal CommunicationCustomer-centric MindsetTroubleshooting Complex Technical IssuesDevSecOpsSoftware Development Life CycleOpen Source ComponentsProprietary CodeApplication Behavior

About the role

Original posting from Black Duck Software, Inc. via Greenhouse

Black Duck Software, Inc. helps organizations build secure, high-quality software, minimizing risks while maximizing speed and productivity. Black Duck, a recognized pioneer in application security, provides SAST, SCA, and DAST solutions that enable teams to quickly find and fix vulnerabilities and defects in proprietary code, open source components, and application behavior. With a combination of industry-leading tools, services, and expertise, only Black Duck helps organizations maximize security and quality in DevSecOps and throughout the software development life cycle.

Job Description: Application Support Engineer 2 (Technical Support Engineer)

Software Products can have defects. We help customers identify them and eliminate their impact so they can focus on their primary job! Our products involve highly sophisticated, cutting-edge software algorithms to detect critical defects and security vulnerabilities in source code. Therefore, our technical support issues can be highly complex --- solving them requires intelligence, intuition, insight, and true technical expertise.

About Black Duck Software, Inc.

Black Duck Software, Inc. helps organizations build secure, high-quality software, minimizing risks while maximizing speed and productivity. Black Duck, a recognized pioneer in application security, provides SAST, SCA, and DAST solutions that enable teams to quickly find and fix vulnerabilities and defects in proprietary code, open source components, and application behavior. With a combination of industry-leading tools, services, and expertise, only Black Duck helps organizations maximize security and quality in DevSecOps and throughout the software development life cycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Advocacy: Serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for strategic customers. Act as a trusted advisor, understanding their environment and business goals.

Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues (C/C++, C#, Java) via phone, email, and online meetings.

Collaboration: Work closely with R&D and peers to provide effective solutions and reproduce customer issues.

Knowledge Sharing: Create and share technical knowledge internally and with customers.

Incident Management: Manage case queues effectively, prioritizing heavy workloads in a fast-paced environment.

Must-Have Qualifications

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related field.

2+ years of experience in technical support or software development.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in C/C++ and/or Java programming.

Hands-on experience with Linux/Unix environments (e.g., shell scripting).

Database experience (e.g., PostgreSQL/SQL).

Soft Skills:

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English and Japanese.

Customer-centric mindset with a focus on delivering outstanding support.

Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues independently.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

Language: Proficiency in Japanese (Highly desirable for local support).

Experience with Kubernetes or Containerization.

Database experience (SQL/NoSQL).

Tools: Experience using Salesforce.com for case management.

Domain Knowledge: Background in Application Security (AppSec), SAST, SCA, or DAST tools.

Work Environment: Fast-paced, collaborative, and results-driven. Occasional off-hour shifts may be required to support global customers.

Pay Range¥7,000,000—¥10,000,000 JPYBlack Duck is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or military service status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black Duck complies with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination in every jurisdiction where it operates and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Source: Black Duck Software, Inc. careers (Greenhouse)

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