About the job
About Us:
Modal is revolutionizing the AI landscape. With instant GPU access, rapid container startups, and integrated storage solutions, we empower AI teams to seamlessly train models, execute batch jobs, and deliver real-time inference. Our clients, including industry leaders like Suno, Lovable, and Substack, trust Modal to transition from prototypes to production effortlessly without the complexities of infrastructure management.
Based in the vibrant hubs of New York City, San Francisco, and Stockholm, we are a fast-growing team that has achieved a remarkable 9-figure ARR and recently secured a Series B funding at a $1.1 billion valuation. Thousands of customers depend on us for their AI workloads, and we are proud to support innovators like Lovable, Scale AI, Substack, and Suno.
Joining Modal means becoming part of one of the most dynamic AI infrastructure companies in its early stages, offering numerous growth opportunities. Our diverse team consists of creators of well-known open-source projects (e.g., Seaborn, Luigi), esteemed academic researchers, international competition medalists, and seasoned engineering and product leaders with years of expertise.
The Role:
We are seeking a dedicated Support Engineer who will serve as the voice of our customer experience. As our user base expands, we require an individual capable of delivering outstanding support to developers creating the next generation of AI applications. Your responsibilities will include:
Providing timely and effective responses to customer inquiries via email, chat, and support tickets.
Diagnosing technical issues related to Modal's platform, Python environments, and deployment workflows.
Assisting users by navigating documentation, tutorials, and best practices for utilizing Modal.
Escalating intricate technical issues to engineering teams with clear context and reproducible steps.
Enhancing and maintaining our knowledge base, FAQs, and support documentation.
Tracking prevalent support requests and collaborating with product teams to pinpoint areas for platform enhancements.
Monitoring community channels (Slack, Reddit, etc.) and providing valuable responses to user inquiries.
Working alongside sales and customer success teams to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for customers.
Identifying and conveying customer feedback to guide product development.

