Technical Support Engineer, APAC

Fireblocks
Singapore
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with mid-level technical support experience working in the DeFi and Web3.0 domain, who are comfortable with SaaS platforms and API debugging, and can manage high-pressure situations with professional communication.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with mid-level technical support experience in SaaS and DeFi environments
    — “Provide real-time support using Slack and remote troubleshooting during APAC timezone”
  • Individuals with prior exposure to blockchain and cryptographic algorithms
    — “Understanding of cryptographic algorithms utilized by public blockchain networks”
  • Candidates who can work in a 24/7 support environment with some weekend flexibility
    — “APAC Technical Support engineer will cover 5 days weekly, might include one day over the weekend”

Things to consider

  • The role requires adherence to strict case management and documentation procedures
    — “The expectation is to handle customer queries and escalations professionally with meticulous case management and documentation”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work in a high-pressure, on-call environment
    — “Our Technical Support Team operates on a 24/7 basis 365 days out of the year”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with API debugging and SaaS support in your resume and interview responses
    — “API implementation and debugging”
  • Emphasize your ability to work under pressure with time management in your application materials
    — “Ability to work under high pressure and troubleshoot with effective time management”
  • Demonstrate your communication skills with examples of handling customer escalations professionally
    — “The expectation is to handle customer queries and escalations professionally”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • own problems through to resolution
  • provide real-time support
  • escalate technical issues
Typical background
Technical Support Engineer with at least 3-5 years of experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Technical SupportTroubleshootingAPI ImplementationReal-time SupportCase Management

Preferred

ScriptingCryptographic AlgorithmsDatabase Knowledge

Stack & domain

API ImplementationDebuggingCryptographic AlgorithmsKibanaGrafanaOpensearchScripting (python/perl/bash/javascript)LogstashCommunicationTroubleshootingFinanceTechnology

About the role

Original posting from Fireblocks

The world of digital assets is accelerating in speed, magnitude, and complexity, opening the door to new ways for leveraging the blockchain. Fireblocks’ platform and network provide the simplest and most secure way for companies to work with digital assets and it trusted by some of the largest financial institutions, banks, globally-recognized brands, and Web3 companies in the world, including BNY Mellon, BNP Paribas, ANZ Bank, Revolut, and thousands more. 

What you’ll do 

Ready to join the fast-paced world of navigating the shifting landscape of regulations for cryptocurrency and DeFi? We’re looking for an experienced Technical  Support Engineer to join a newly formed APAC Support team. As a Technical Support Engineer, you will deal with the most challenging and complex problems in the Defi and Web 3.0 space. You will support Fireblocks's continued hyper-growth and work closely with many teams, including Site Reliability, DevOps, Product and Engineering.

Our Technical Support Team operates on a 24/7 basis 365 days out of the year, including all major holidays which are paid overtime. APAC Technical Support engineer will cover 5 days weekly, might include one day over the weekend and the Shift could start at 8 am (no night shifts).

Responsibilities

Owning problems through to resolution using all available resources at your disposal

Provide real-time support using Slack and remote troubleshooting during APAC timezone

Deliver best-in-class technical support for Fireblocks's SaaS platform

Escalate technical issues to the Senior Support Team as required

Collaborate with the Senior Support team during outage situations and participate in war room calls 

Adoption and adherence to business processes and policies

Since the Technical Support team is our first line of defence, The expectation is to handle customer queries and escalations professionally with meticulous case management and documentation. 

Minimum Requirements

At least 3-5 years experience as a Technical Support Engineer (or a similar role) 

Ability to work under high pressure and troubleshoot with effective time management

Work ethics/ability to work unorthodox hours in case needed

API implementation and debugging

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications  

BS/BA degree in Computer Science or equivalent field

Prior experience supporting SaaS-based products or relevant experience in financial services, technology, and/or technical support

Mandarin or another language depending on your actual customer base (Korean, Japanese, Bahasa)

Knowledge of Databases, Kibana, Grafana, OpenSearch, Scripting (Python/Perl/Bash/Javascript) or LogStash

Understanding of cryptographic algorithms utilized by public blockchain networks (e.g., elliptic curve, symmetric and public key cryptography, hashing, and other cryptography-related topics)

Fireblocks' mission is to enable every business to easily and securely access digital assets and cryptocurrencies. In order to do that, we strongly believe our workforce should be as diverse as our clients, and this is why we embrace diversity and inclusion in all its forms. 

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Source: Fireblocks careers

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