Customer Support Engineer I
The Company
GitKraken is the developer experience (DevEx) platform of choice for more than 40 million developers and 100,000 organizations globally. Combining built-in AI and powerful workflow orchestration, GitKraken empowers development teams to eliminate unnecessary toil, streamline collaboration, and accelerate productivity. GitKraken’s seamless integrations with leading Git providers, issue tracking tools, and AI solutions make it the most versatile DevEx platform available across desktop, command line, IDE, web, and mobile environments. Discover smarter, faster development at www.gitkraken.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
The Role
As a Customer Support Engineer I, you will handle technical support across the GitKraken product suite, working directly with customers to diagnose issues, enable better workflows, and advocate for their needs internally. You will also contribute to internal documentation, AI-assisted tooling, and cross-functional projects — making this a role for someone who wants to grow beyond the ticket queue.
This role will primarily support GitKraken’s customers in the western half of the Americas and in APAC.
We are committed to having an inclusive and authentic work environment where unique perspectives, skills, and backgrounds are celebrated. We work hard to foster diversity in our workplace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements, don't let self-filtering and imposter syndrome get in the way of a great fit. We would love to hear from you!
What you'll bring
Experience
3–5 years of Tier 2 or above technical support or help desk experience
Demonstrated ability to reproduce bugs, analyze logs, and document technical findings
Technical Skills
Basic familiarity with coding principles and software development concepts
Familiarity with Git concepts and version control workflows
Comfortable working across multiple operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Working knowledge of AI systems and tools such as Claude, Claude Code, OpenAI, Codex, or similar
Proficient and comfortable using AI for day-to-day tasks
Communication & Soft Skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills — able to translate complex technical jargon into clear guidance for developers
Strong empathy for frustrated or stuck customers, with the ability to de-escalate and guide to resolution
Collaborative team player with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through
Education
Associate's degree or higher in a technology-related field of study, or equivalent practical experience
What you'll do
Technical Support & Troubleshooting
Respond to technical support requests across the GitKraken product suite.
Reproduce and diagnose bugs, analyze log files, and document findings clearly for engineering teams
Manage escalation pathways and work directly with engineering to resolve complex product issues
Interface with Development and Product teams for incident management, bug reporting, and release readiness
Customer Enablement
Help enterprise users optimize their development environments and Git workflows
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable troubleshooting steps for customers of all technical levels
Empathize with frustrated developers and guide them confidently to resolution
Advocate for end-user needs and feedback to internal product and engineering teams
Documentation & Knowledge
Author and maintain technical help center documentation for new products, features, and workflows
Test new products and features pre-release, providing structured feedback to product and development teams
AI & Internal Tooling
Contribute to AI-assisted system development for internal use across GitKraken teams, including Support and Sales
Utilize AI tools and automation as a standard part of daily workflows
Maintain and contribute to internal code repositories related to support tooling
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with Marketing and Sales on promotions, customer-facing communications, and other cross-functional initiatives
Participate in team projects that extend beyond traditional support boundaries
Bonus Points
Experience with Git hosting services such as GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, or similar
Familiarity with IDE clients such as VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, or similar
Understanding of networking principles and cloud technologies (AWS or equivalent)
Bilingual — additional language skills are a strong plus
How you'll be rewarded
💵 Excellence — Competitive compensation with annual performance-based pay increases
📩 Trust — Flexible Paid-Time-Off Policy (behaves like Unlimited PTO)
🛫 Travel — Company paid domestic trip after your 1-year anniversary & an international trip every 5 years
🏖 Balance — Paid company holidays with flexibility for additional holidays
💻 Equipment — Top-of-line technology to maximize your productivity
👶 Parent life — Generous paid parental leave
🍎 Health — Health, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer cost-sharing
🏆 Culture — Great Place to Work Certified
🌵 Headquarters — Modern, high-tech offices designed to maximize productivity in a hybrid environment
📚 Growth — Paid career and personal development, audiobooks, and mentorship
🔮 Future — 401(k) retirement plan plus company matching
Location
This is a either a remote position in the Americas West or a hybrid position based in Scottsdale, AZ.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
At GitKraken, we believe that diversity among our teammates is critical to our success as a company. GitKraken evaluates all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, gender expression, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability status, or any other legally protected class. We recruit, hire, and retain top talent from a diverse candidate pool.
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GitKraken is the developer experience (DevEx) platform of choice for more than 40 million developers and 100,000 organizations globally. Combining built-in AI and powerful workflow orchestration, GitKraken empowers development teams to eliminate unnecessary toil, streamline collaboration, and accelerate productivity. GitKraken’s seamless integrations with leading Git providers, issue tracking tools, and AI solutions make it the most versatile DevEx platform available across desktop, command line, IDE, web, and mobile environments. Discover smarter, faster development at www.gitkraken.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
The Role
As a Customer Support Engineer I, you will handle technical support across the GitKraken product suite, working directly with customers to diagnose issues, enable better workflows, and advocate for their needs internally. You will also contribute to internal documentation, AI-assisted tooling, and cross-functional projects — making this a role for someone who wants to grow beyond the ticket queue.
This role will primarily support GitKraken’s customers in the western half of the Americas and in APAC.
We are committed to having an inclusive and authentic work environment where unique perspectives, skills, and backgrounds are celebrated. We work hard to foster diversity in our workplace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements, don't let self-filtering and imposter syndrome get in the way of a great fit. We would love to hear from you!
What you'll bring
Experience
3–5 years of Tier 2 or above technical support or help desk experience
Demonstrated ability to reproduce bugs, analyze logs, and document technical findings
Technical Skills
Basic familiarity with coding principles and software development concepts
Familiarity with Git concepts and version control workflows
Comfortable working across multiple operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Working knowledge of AI systems and tools such as Claude, Claude Code, OpenAI, Codex, or similar
Proficient and comfortable using AI for day-to-day tasks
Communication & Soft Skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills — able to translate complex technical jargon into clear guidance for developers
Strong empathy for frustrated or stuck customers, with the ability to de-escalate and guide to resolution
Collaborative team player with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through
Education
Associate's degree or higher in a technology-related field of study, or equivalent practical experience
What you'll do
Technical Support & Troubleshooting
Respond to technical support requests across the GitKraken product suite.
Reproduce and diagnose bugs, analyze log files, and document findings clearly for engineering teams
Manage escalation pathways and work directly with engineering to resolve complex product issues
Interface with Development and Product teams for incident management, bug reporting, and release readiness
Customer Enablement
Help enterprise users optimize their development environments and Git workflows
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable troubleshooting steps for customers of all technical levels
Empathize with frustrated developers and guide them confidently to resolution
Advocate for end-user needs and feedback to internal product and engineering teams
Documentation & Knowledge
Author and maintain technical help center documentation for new products, features, and workflows
Test new products and features pre-release, providing structured feedback to product and development teams
AI & Internal Tooling
Contribute to AI-assisted system development for internal use across GitKraken teams, including Support and Sales
Utilize AI tools and automation as a standard part of daily workflows
Maintain and contribute to internal code repositories related to support tooling
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with Marketing and Sales on promotions, customer-facing communications, and other cross-functional initiatives
Participate in team projects that extend beyond traditional support boundaries
Bonus Points
Experience with Git hosting services such as GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, or similar
Familiarity with IDE clients such as VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, or similar
Understanding of networking principles and cloud technologies (AWS or equivalent)
Bilingual — additional language skills are a strong plus
How you'll be rewarded
💵 Excellence — Competitive compensation with annual performance-based pay increases
📩 Trust — Flexible Paid-Time-Off Policy (behaves like Unlimited PTO)
🛫 Travel — Company paid domestic trip after your 1-year anniversary & an international trip every 5 years
🏖 Balance — Paid company holidays with flexibility for additional holidays
💻 Equipment — Top-of-line technology to maximize your productivity
👶 Parent life — Generous paid parental leave
🍎 Health — Health, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer cost-sharing
🏆 Culture — Great Place to Work Certified
🌵 Headquarters — Modern, high-tech offices designed to maximize productivity in a hybrid environment
📚 Growth — Paid career and personal development, audiobooks, and mentorship
🔮 Future — 401(k) retirement plan plus company matching
Location
This is a either a remote position in the Americas West or a hybrid position based in Scottsdale, AZ.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
At GitKraken, we believe that diversity among our teammates is critical to our success as a company. GitKraken evaluates all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, gender expression, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability status, or any other legally protected class. We recruit, hire, and retain top talent from a diverse candidate pool.
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