customer engineer

Turbopuffer

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US / Canada remote Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

turbopuffer is looking for someone to help our customers succeed.

what you'll do:

  • debug customer issues, optimize queries

  • write examples for our docs

  • live in customer slack channels, helping to solve problems

  • own customer outcomes

must have:

  • typist - you can write well and can explain complex ideas simply

  • linux - you're comfortable in terminals and reading logs

  • python or javascript/typescript - for reproducing issues and building solutions

  • human - you build trust and keep things productive when everything's on fire

  • systematic - you methodically work through problems until you've found the root cause

nice to have:

  • k8s experience

  • vector search or full-text search background

  • experience with the major cloud platforms

tpuf is hardcore & whimsical. we value:

  • overstep > understep

  • show > tell

  • complexity is earned

  • showing up as part of our customer’s team

  • making stuff easy to react to

About this role

Summary

Assist customers by debugging issues, creating examples, and ensuring positive outcomes.

Job title

customer engineer

Experience level

not specified

Industry

software

Location requirements

US or Canada, remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

pythonjavascripttypescriptlinux

Preferred skills

k8svector searchfull-text searchcloud platforms

Specializations

debuggingcloud platformssearchlinux
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

United States

Remote Country