Support Engineer I

Description

Support Engineer I

Location: Hybrid to Wayne, PA or Naperville, IL preferred. Remote candidates will also be considered.

How You’ll Contribute To Our Mission

TheSupport Engineer will be part of the Client Support Organization and report into a Client Support Team Lead. As a trusted advisor to Frontline Educations clients, this role provides insight into best practices and a consultative approach to ongoing client support.The role will act as the second-line of support handling Tier 2 and above complex issues while helping to bring problems to resolution in a quick and professional manner. This individual will be responsible for working closely with clients and other Frontline Education employees to provide deep technical support for issues arising during the ongoing use of Frontline Education solutions.

How You’ll Drive Success

• Apply problem definition methodology and techniques to help clients define the scope of software problems.
• Understand and apply the administration, implementation and/or modification of Frontline Education software, particularly this solution.
• Act as a technical advisor to Frontline Education clients in effectively utilizing the solution to meet the unique needs of the school district.
• Analyze client programs and provide recommendations to help client achieve goals and maximize results on both an ad-hoc and regular basis.
• Work with clients on in- app troubleshooting, consultation, or configuration/code changes independently for Tier 2 or above.
• Perform diagnostics with clients to collect information about problems to determine source of errors.
• Document and log issues or solutions, track cases to maintain client history within Zendesk tracking system and follow issue progress through resolution.
• Demonstrates the ability to independently resolve complex issues.
• Meet and exceed defined KPIs (initial response time, average cycle time, CSAT).
• Continually seek opportunities to increase client satisfaction.
• Evaluates client situations to determine whether problem is related to development of software. Interacts with Technical Support on Level 3 support in assigned solution area for issues that require work by development or technology teams.
  
  

What You Bring To Help Us Grow

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or commensurate experience.
• 4+ years’ experience in a customer-facing role, preferably as a technical support analyst or consultant.
• Experience with troubleshooting SaaS applications.
• Experience with SQL, Freighter and/or relational databases.
• Experience using Zendesk, Salesforce and/or NetSuite.
• Experience with Frontline Education self-service options for clients.
• Experience with automatic job scheduling and workload automation.
  
  

What You’ll Need To Thrive

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to working through complex problems and complete tasks with a high level of accuracy and focus on satisfying the customer.
• Ability to collaborate and develop effective working relationships with other Frontline Education staff or additional stakeholders on difficult issues as needed.
• Skilled at identifying patterns and behaviors that can impact a client’s experience, both positive and negative.
• Actively contribute and work to improve customer self-help through the publication of technically and functionally accurate knowledge base articles.
• Operates with a goal to increase efficiency through automation or support deflection in alignment with company goals.
• Adapts well to change and demonstrates stability under pressure.
  
  

Our Mission, Our People, Our Purpose

At Frontline Education, we’re reimagining what’s possible by becoming an AI-first organization, transforming how we think, work, and serve the educators who shape our schools every day. By using AI in thoughtful, practical ways, we’re creating tools that help educators save time, gain insights, and focus more on what matters most — their students.

As part of our team, you’ll be expected and empowered to build and apply AI skillsets that grow with you, because at Frontline Education, technology amplifies what matters most: the human drive to learn, improve, and make a difference.

How We Support Growth, Balance, And Well-Being

• Personalized Time Off: Take time when it’s needed most — whether that’s a family vacation, a reset day, or simply time to rest and refocus.
• Paid Sick Time: Separate, dedicated sick leave to care for yourself or loved ones.
• Volunteer Time Off: Paid time to give back and support causes that matter to you.
• Ten Paid Holidays: Enjoy meaningful moments and traditions throughout the year.
• Our Philosophy: We believe time away from work helps you bring your best self to it.
  
  

Continuous Learning and Growth

• World-Class Learning Access: Explore thousands of on-demand courses through platforms like LinkedIn Learning.
• Leadership & Technical Skill Building: Develop new capabilities and chart your own professional path.
• AI Empowerment: Use OpenAI tools to build fluency with emerging technology and harness AI as a creative partner for innovation and problem-solving.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in formal education to advance your skills and career.
• Ongoing Learning Culture: Participate in company-led webinars on AI, inclusion, and industry trends—designed to inspire curiosity and continuous improvement.
  
  

Health, Happiness, and Purpose

• Wellness Initiatives: Company-sponsored programs that support physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for you and your family’s needs.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health and financial benefits that support your happiness and future.
• A Culture That Cares: At Frontline Education, we want every team member to learn, grow, and thrive—personally, professionally, and purposefully.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

The full base compensation range for this position is $55,000 - $58,000

• Competitive compensation aligned to experience, skills, and internal equity.
• Bonus eligibility, 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and comprehensive health benefits.
• Personalized PTO and tuition reimbursement for eligible coursework.
  
  

Inclusion, Belonging & Equal Opportunity

Frontline Education is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We aspire to have an inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our team.

Interview Process & Data Privacy

As part of our interview process, Frontline uses video conferencing tools that include photo capture and may include automated transcription features. A screenshot or photo will be taken at the start of the interview for internal identification and record-keeping purposes only, and transcription may be used to support notetaking and evaluation consistency. These materials are used solely by our recruiting and hiring teams, stored securely, and not shared outside the hiring process. Candidates may opt out of the transcription at any time by notifying their recruiter in advance. Frontline processes this information in accordance with applicable data privacy laws and only for legitimate business purposes related to recruitment and hiring.

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