Technical Support Engineer
AlphaSenseFull Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates should be passionate about helping others succeed and communicate with patience and clarity, possessing excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, and the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively in a clear, friendly writing style. They should also be able to navigate ambiguity and adapt to new challenges with creativity, demonstrating a commitment to continuously developing expertise in the company’s evolving product and possessing an interest and aptitude to develop technical skills and learn new technologies. Bonus points include programming experience, understanding of web technologies, and experience with debugging and collaborating with engineering to resolve complex technical issues, especially with JavaScript, Python, or mobile technologies.
The Support Engineer will primarily support customers at every turn in the Mixpanel journey by providing answers to product questions, sharing best practices, and debugging technical issues, responding to customer inquiries via Zendesk email or online chat and occasionally over phone calls, investigating and documenting bugs and feature requests to share with the Product and Engineering teams, providing feedback regarding internal support processes, product functionality and customer education resources to improve the customer experience, and shaping the product by regularly working closely with PM’s, engineers, and designers to incorporate customer learnings into change. They will also develop their technical skills, collaborate with the Product team to improve the product, and learn product analytics, as well as mentor new team members.
Data analytics for user behavior insights
Mixpanel provides data analytics tools that help businesses understand user interactions with their products. It tracks user behavior and measures engagement on websites and mobile applications, allowing companies to gain insights into how users engage with their digital platforms. Mixpanel's services are offered through a subscription model, where clients pay a recurring fee based on the volume of data tracked and features accessed. This model supports a steady revenue stream and enables ongoing improvements to the platform. Key features include event tracking, user segmentation, funnel analysis, and retention reports, which assist businesses in identifying trends and making informed decisions to enhance user experience. Mixpanel differentiates itself by focusing on comprehensive analytics tailored for tech startups, e-commerce businesses, and large enterprises, aiming to empower these companies to optimize user engagement and drive growth.