Technical Support Engineer II
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LocationTokyo, Japan
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2+ yrs
DepartmentSupport Engineering
EquityIncluded
Company size5,001–10,000 people
PostedApr 14, 2025 · 1y ago
Verified live3d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Apr 14, 202548% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ days
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2+ years of related experience in multi-channel technical support at a SaaS company
Experienced using Zendesk, Jira, Confluence, or similar software
Previous technical troubleshooting and/or programming experience
Self-motivated, detail-attentive, and desire for continuous learning
Critical thinker who defaults to a client-centric approach
Effective written and verbal communicator
Some programming experience and basic knowledge of Linux
Able to work a rotating schedule that requires weekend availability
Fluent in written and spoken English and Japanese
Equal opportunity employer policy
Skills
Zendesk
Jira
Confluence
Linux
Benefits
Health insurance
Stock equity
Employee stock purchase plan
Professional development
Mentor program
About the role
We are Datadog’s in-house product experts. The Technical Solutions team enables Datadog’s worldwide growth by educating potential clients and ensuring that existing customers are happy and successful. We share our technical and product expertise with customers via multi-channel technical support, demos, and presentations. You’ll be joining a team and company where you will be challenged, but also will immediately witness your contributions to Datadog.
At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.
What You’ll Do:
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Engage with customers via multiple channels (ticketing system, live chat, and screensharing tools) to identify and resolve technical support requests while continuing to educate our clients on the use of the platform
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Reproduce technical issues and dive into Datadog’s 1000+ integrations
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Become demo certified and lead a three-pillar demo to customers
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Participate in product conversations with internal teams based on feedback from client interactions
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Train as a highly knowledgeable specialist in one or more Datadog product area(s)
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Work from a Datadog office 3 - 5 days per week
Who You Are:
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Experienced in multi-channel technical support at a SaaS company (2+ years of related experience)
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Experienced using Zendesk, Jira, Confluence, or similar software
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An engineer with previous technical troubleshooting and/or programming experience
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Self-motivated, detail-attentive, and have a desire for continuous learning
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A critical thinker who defaults to a client-centric approach
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An effective written and verbal communicator
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A tinkerer with some programming experience and a basic knowledge of Linux
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Able to work a rotating schedule that requires weekend availability
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Fluent in written and spoken English and Japanese as this role will interact with stakeholders, locally and globally
Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That’s okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits and Growth:
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Best-in-breed onboarding
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Generous global benefits
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Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
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New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
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Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
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An inclusive company culture, able to join our Community Guilds and Inclusion Talks
Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.
About Datadog:
Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.
Equal Opportunity at Datadog:
Datadog is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference.
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