[Hiring] Customer Success Engineer / Architect @SORACOM

Role Description

Soracom is seeking a Customer Success Engineer / Architect to serve as the technical counterpart to our Customer Success Managers (CSMs) for strategic and high-growth accounts. This role is focused on post-sales technical engagement, with the primary objective of diving deep into existing customer deployments, understanding technical architectures and market environments, and driving retention and net revenue expansion.

In this role, you will:

• Partner closely with customers to optimize their use of Soracom services.
• Identify new opportunities for value creation and expand overall share of wallet.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor, solution architect, and strategic partner to customers operating in complex IoT environments.

This position requires strong technical fluency combined with business awareness. You should be comfortable translating architectural recommendations into measurable business outcomes, helping customers achieve both technical success and commercial value.

Success in this role will be measured by customer satisfaction, retention, and growth, including up-selling and cross-selling opportunities, as well as your contribution to broader sales and business objectives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IoT, networking, cloud architecture, or cellular connectivity in customer-facing roles.
• Strong ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Solid technical foundation in networking, cloud, and/or software development.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in complex systems and environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across parallel customer engagements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience collaborating across diverse and global teams.
• Curiosity and a continuous learning mindset, with a willingness to explore new technologies and approaches.
• Experience using AI tools to improve personal productivity and enhance customer engagement.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.

Requirements

• Experience working within IoT ecosystems, including device, connectivity, and cloud integration.
• Experience developing or integrating both hardware and software solutions.
• Familiarity with public cloud platforms and services such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience configuring and working with cellular hardware, including modules and gateways.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure concepts, including routing, switching, and firewalls.
• Experience with APIs, system integrations, and data flow between distributed systems.
• Familiarity with cellular technologies such as LTE, 5G, and eSIM.
• Experience in solution architecture, technical consulting, or similar customer-facing engineering roles.

Benefits

• Fully remote work, must reside in the USA.
• Remote-first work environment for employees based in the United States.
• Flexible scheduling that supports productivity and work-life balance while accommodating customer needs and team collaboration.
• Access to modern tools, a dedicated technology budget, and leading AI platforms to help you innovate, learn, and do your best work.
• Opportunities for rapid learning, professional development, and career growth through exposure to complex, real-world customer challenges.
• Skills-based career progression, with advancement based on impact, contribution, and performance rather than tenure.
• Collaborative, globally distributed team environment with experienced and highly capable colleagues across the US, Europe, and Japan.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) plan and company match.
• Life insurance, including basic, voluntary, and AD&D coverage.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, volunteer time and company-observed holidays.
• Family-friendly benefits, including maternity, paternity, and parental leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Employee stock option program.