Forethought

Technical Support Engineer

Philippines

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Customer Support, Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service (SaaS)Industries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

Forethought is a leading Generative AI company providing customer service solutions that transform the customer experience. Our products enable seamless customer experiences by infusing human-centered AI at each stage of the customer support journey: resolving common cases instantly, predicting and prioritizing cases, and assisting agents with relevant knowledge – all from one AI platform. Forethought has raised over $90M+ in venture capital from top investors including NEA, Sound Ventures, and Operator Collective. The company launched and won at TechCrunch Disrupt in 2018, was featured in Forbes 30 Under 30, and was recently recognized by G2 as a 2024 High Performer and Mid-Market Leader in Customer Support, as well as being awarded Best Est. ROI, and Easiest to do Business With in Customer Support for 2025. We are tackling a growing $30B+ market, fueled by the global demand for automation, and we’re assembling a world-class team to help us get there. We're looking for a Technical Support Engineer who is passionate about customer experience and enjoys working with Python and SQL. You’ll work closely with our Customer Success, Customer Support, and Engineering teams to troubleshoot complex technical issues our customers are experiencing and optimize our processes. We're looking for someone with a growth mindset who wants to help us solve the world’s hardest problems through Artificial Intelligence.

Requirements

  • 2-5 years of experience
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Familiarity with Python and SQL

Responsibilities

  • Become an expert on the Forethought AI platform and related solutions - serve as key point of contact for clients after the product implementation phase
  • Continuously acquire deep product knowledge and learn new technologies
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical and business questions related to general product knowledge, implementation, training, software configuration, individual user issues and other Forethought related questions, while meeting our SLA’s and quality goals
  • Assist with product maintenance requests such as machine learning model improvements and adjustments
  • Communicate with customers in the support portal or video conferencing sessions, clearly explaining solutions and providing advice on specific capabilities of the Forethought platform
  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to report issues/bugs, prioritize fixes, develop solutions for our customer’s challenges, and share technical support trends
  • Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for emergency technical support assistance
  • Assist in enhancing our knowledge base and help center content based on customer support trends
  • Collaborate with CX to help provide support trends/insights for QBRs

Application Instructions

  • Not specified in the provided text.

Skills

Python
SQL
Troubleshooting
Customer Support
Analytical Skills

Forethought

AI-powered customer support automation platform

About Forethought

Forethought.ai focuses on enhancing customer support through artificial intelligence. Their main product, SupportGPT™, utilizes Large Language Models (LLMs) to understand and generate human-like text, allowing businesses to automate customer service tasks. This AI is trained on a company's specific data, making it tailored to their needs. It helps businesses in sectors like E-commerce, SaaS, and FinTech by quickly resolving common customer inquiries and directing more complex issues to the appropriate agents, which reduces resolution time and operational costs. Additionally, Forethought.ai offers Autoflows, a user-friendly tool for automating customer experience without the need for coding. This tool helps businesses optimize their customer service workflows and track performance. Forethought.ai aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of customer support for businesses looking to enhance their service operations.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$88.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Unlimited PTO
Hybrid work
Competitive salary + stock options
Competitive insurance plans
Parental leaves

Risks

OpenAI's 'Operator' agent poses a competitive threat to Forethought's solutions.
Rapid AI advancements by competitors increase pressure on Forethought to innovate.
Leadership transitions may pose internal restructuring challenges for Forethought.

Differentiation

Forethought uses LLMs to tailor AI support to specific business needs.
SupportGPT™ automates customer service, reducing costs and enhancing customer experience.
Autoflows offers no-code CX automation, simplifying implementation for businesses.

Upsides

Forethought recognized in Gartner's 2023 Cool Vendor report, boosting credibility.
AI-driven sentiment analysis tools improve customer service quality and understanding.
Integration with CRM systems enhances tracking and management of customer interactions.

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