Support Escalation Engineer - Remote

Overview

Join us as we scale our business by building on our tremendous success around the world. The massive database market is going to double over the next few years (the IDC estimates it to be $119B+ by 2025) and TiDB is a global player positioned as a major disruptor with TiDB Database and Database as a Service offering. TiDB is an open-source, cloud-native, distributed SQL database for elastic scale and real-time analytics. Large and high-growth organizations in markets as varied as financial services, logistics, gaming, e-commerce and software as a service have successfully deployed and expanded their TiDB footprint on mission-critical applications. Our strong open-source community roots (37,000+ stars on GitHub), innovative products and inclusive culture draw passionate and dedicated people to our company. Learn more about TiDB careers and join our team to be at the forefront of innovation and growth.

In Short

• Managing and resolving critical issue escalations in TiDB/TiDB Cloud promptly and effectively.
• Spearheading the enhancement of support capabilities and tools to optimize troubleshooting efficiency.
• Ensuring readiness for new TiDB/TiDB Cloud feature rollouts through meticulous preparation.
• Identifying and prioritizing top issues, while imparting valuable insights to the product and development units.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field from a nationally accredited institution.
• A solid background of 6 or more years in database development, technical support, or relevant fields.
• Proficiency in operational methodologies and adept management of relational databases like MySQL or Oracle; familiarity with NoSQL, NewSQL, or related technologies is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to succinctly summarize solutions and disseminate knowledge effectively.
• Proficient in diagnosing complex issues, adept at pinpointing potential bugs or product-related challenges.
• Exceptional communication skills, coupled with a keen sense of work ownership and a collaborative ethos within the team dynamic.

Benefits

• Inclusive culture that encourages diversity.
• Opportunity to work on innovative products.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Collaborative team environment.