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Manager, Customer Support Engineering
Fastly. Lead and motivate a distributed team of T1/T2/T3 engineers including dedicated Mission Control Engineers (MCEs).
Posted 4/20/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $122,280 - $155,364 per yearWebsite
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloud
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and motivate a distributed team of T1/T2/T3 engineers including dedicated Mission Control Engineers (MCEs).
- Identify workflow bottlenecks, remove roadblocks, and create realistic project timelines.
- Oversee the team's handling of complex service issues within the Escalation Matrix.
- Communicate effectively to technical and business audiences, building effective relationships with cross-functional managers.
- Manage team budgets and monitor staffing needs, driving continuous platform improvement.
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5+ years of experience in a people management role having managed 5-10 people in a hybrid work environment.
- Proven track record of leading high-performing, senior technical support, Escalation, or systems engineering teams.
- In-depth knowledge of Fastly products and services or equivalent expertise in Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), cloud technologies, and web architecture.
- Proven experience managing teams to strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs) using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- A deep-seated passion for customer success and experience de-escalating tense situations with grace and technical authority.
- Proven ability to thrive and lead in a high-pressure, 24/7 issue-driven environment.
Benefits
Comp & perks- We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Family planning, mental health support along with Employee Assistance Program, Insurance (Life, Disability, and Accident).
- A Flexible Vacation policy and up to 18 days of accrued paid sick leave are there to help support our employees.
- We also offer 401(k) (including company match) and an Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- For 2026, we offer 12 paid local holidays, 12 paid company wellness days.
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Hard Skills & Tools
people managementtechnical supportescalation managementsystems engineeringService Level Agreements (SLAs)Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)cloud technologiesweb architecture
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationrelationship buildingproblem-solvingcustomer successde-escalationteam motivationbudget managementproject management