
Customer Support · Cloud Engineering
Support Engineer
Listing checked September 2, 2026 · pay as published by micro1
Key details
- Pay
- $25–50/hr
- Location
- Remote
- Job type
- contract
- Posted
- October 10, 2026
Overview
This role blends technical support with AI training — you'll use your cloud and networking expertise to resolve complex issues while contributing domain knowledge to improve AI systems. You'll work autonomously in a remote environment, tackling problems across scripting, cloud platforms, and TCP/IP networking.
What You'll Do7
- Investigate and resolve advanced technical problems related to cloud infrastructure and networking.
- Write and maintain scripts (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) to automate routine support tasks and speed up incident response.
- Collaborate with customers and internal teams to identify, document, and fix technical challenges, ensuring clear communication throughout.
- Use JIRA to track support tickets, monitor progress, and ensure timely resolution of issues.
- Analyze and troubleshoot TCP/IP networking issues, providing expert guidance and remediation.
- Create and update technical documentation and best-practice guides for recurring issues.
- Communicate empathetically and clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Requirements7
- Expert-level proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Deep understanding of TCP/IP networking concepts and the ability to troubleshoot related issues.
- Proficiency with JIRA for issue tracking and project management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Proven problem-solving skills in high-pressure or fast-paced environments.
- Ability to work independently in a remote, distributed team setting.
Who Should Apply
We're looking for a self-starter who enjoys digging into tricky cloud and networking problems and also appreciates the opportunity to help shape AI models with real-world insights. Strong communication, a methodical approach to troubleshooting, and comfort working autonomously are essential.
Salary Insight
The pay range for this contract role is $25–$50 per hour, depending on experience.
Pay and demand for Customer Support roles
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This role · as published
$25–50/hr
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Typical pay · estimated
$70/hour
Median of 150 similar roles that publish pay · 20 publish only a top rate; those count at the rate they gave
Most Customer Support roles pay $50–$85 per hour. This role's pay sits below that range.
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Most requested skills · share of roles
- python21%
- AWS17%
- technical writing13%
- react13%
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