Senior Technical Support Engineer - Tow Club (San Mateo)

# Senior Technical Support Engineer - Tow Club We're a very small start up software company for the Towing Industry. The role would have a training period, and a probationary period. ## Position Overview We're seeking an experienced Technical Support Engineer to manage customer support for our towing dispatch platform while our engineering team focuses on next-generation product deployment. This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, infrastructure knowledge, and exceptional communication skills to serve our towing operator community. ## Key Responsibilities - Handle technical support escalations for our towing dispatch platform across web and mobile applications - Troubleshoot iOS and Android platform-specific issues affecting field operations - Diagnose desktop issues (Windows/macOS) that may be incorrectly attributed to the platform, differentiating between hardware problems, OS issues, and actual application bugs - Diagnose and resolve VoIP integration problems across various telephony platforms used by towing companies - Manage device provisioning and configuration issues through various MDM (Mobile Device Management) platforms - Monitor AWS infrastructure health and perform incident response for service outages - Execute AWS recovery procedures during critical incidents - Document recurring issues and maintain technical knowledge base - Coordinate with engineering team for issues requiring deeper technical intervention - Communicate effectively with tow operators, translating technical issues into practical guidance ## Required Qualifications - 5+ years in technical support or IT operations role - Hands-on experience with iOS and Android troubleshooting, including device logs and diagnostics - Strong desktop support skills for Windows and macOS environments, including ability to distinguish between hardware failures, OS issues, and application-specific problems - Working knowledge of AWS services (EC2, RDS, CloudWatch at minimum) - Experience with MDM platforms (Intune, Workspace ONE, or similar) - Basic understanding of RESTful APIs and ability to interpret API logs - Familiarity with VoIP systems and SIP troubleshooting - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Ability to remain patient and professional when working with non-technical end users - Comfort working independently with minimal supervision ## Preferred Qualifications - AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or similar certification - Experience in transportation, logistics, or field service industries - Familiarity with Odoo or similar ERP systems - Basic SQL knowledge for data queries - Experience with infrastructure monitoring tools ## Personal Attributes - "Customer-first" mentality with genuine empathy for field workers - Ability to communicate technical concepts in plain language - Comfortable interfacing with blue-collar professionals who may be frustrated or in high-stress situations - Problem-solver who can work within system constraints - Self-directed learner who can quickly understand unfamiliar technologies ## Work Environment - Mixed on-site and remote work from our office location - On-call rotation for critical infrastructure issues - Occasional off-hours support during peak towing times (evenings, weekends) - Collaborative environment with direct access to engineering and product teams This role offers the opportunity to develop deep technical expertise while directly impacting the daily operations of essential service providers. The successful candidate will become a critical member of our support infrastructure, ensuring smooth operations for our towing company customers.