
Implementation Engineer
Jellyfish · Greater Boston
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $130,000 / year
- Greater Boston
Job highlights
- Implement Jellyfish for new customers post-sales.
- Map customer software engineering practices.
- Manage customer onboarding and training.
- Collaborate with Customer Success Managers.
- Ensure customer retention and long-term success.
About the role
About the Role
We are seeking an Implementation Engineer to join our post-sales Customer Success team. Partnering with our Customer Success Managers, you’ll work directly with customers to ensure that Jellyfish maps to a customer’s software engineering practices, both when they first become customers and as our products and our customers’ engineering practices evolve. Your work providing a smooth and engaging onboarding experience will be critical to retaining customers and driving long-term success with Jellyfish. It’s an ideal gig for someone who loves the art and science of software development, and enjoys interacting with engineering leaders who are seeking to be on the cutting edge of software engineering excellence.
Responsibilities
- Meet with new customers to learn about their software development practices.
- Propose how to best integrate Jellyfish into customers’ processes, potentially persuading customers to implement recommended best practices.
- Project manage the implementation process by designing an onboarding plan, executing product configurations, and engaging other technical resources as needed.
- Consult with Account Executives and Sales Engineers about the work performed during the sales process to assess customer's priorities for implementation.
- Manage the customer experience throughout the onboarding process, with particular emphasis on customer communication, internal collaboration, and prompt and effective escalation.
- Conduct initial training for onboarding customers and work with CSMs on customers’ ongoing training plan.
- Provide ongoing recommendations to customers on the implementation of new or complex configurations throughout the customer lifecycle, in collaboration with CSMs.
- Stay up to date on Jellyfish features and releases, and communicate product changes to customers via training and enablement sessions.
Qualifications
- Experience with software development processes, particularly how Jira and source control systems like GitHub are used by engineering teams.
- Self-motivated with a strong interest in contributing to continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
- Experience working at a software company (ideally SaaS) and comfort in a dynamic startup environment.
- Passion for learning and solving complex problems with an empathetic touch.
- Organized with an ability to develop and execute complex plans throughout the client relationship lifecycle.
- Experience project managing customer-facing projects and successfully using collaborative project management tools.
- Team-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working cross-functionally.
- Convincing and personable, with strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills, comfortable persuading internal and external resources.
- Technically proficient with an aptitude for analyzing data.
- At least one year of Implementation, Sales Engineering, Customer Success, Support, or Integrations-focused Solution Consulting experience.
Humility, a performance-driven attitude, and a team-player approach are most important. We love to have fun and win in the process. We only hire people who have a passion for building great companies in an environment where a sense of humor is a must.
Occasional travel may be required.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
About Jellyfish
Jellyfish enables leaders to effectively build AI-integrated engineering teams, align engineering decisions with business initiatives and deliver the right software efficiently and on time. AI tools alone won’t transform your org—Jellyfish shows you what’s working, what’s not, and how to build high-performing teams that know how to use AI the right way.
Key skills/competency
- Implementation Engineer
- Customer Success
- SaaS
- Jira
- GitHub
- Project Management
- Technical Consulting
- Customer Onboarding
- Software Development
- Data Analysis
Skills & topics
- Implementation Engineer
- Customer Success
- SaaS
- Jira
- GitHub
- Project Management
- Technical Consulting
- Customer Onboarding
- Software Development
- Data Analysis
- Sales Engineering
- Solution Consulting
- Startup
- Engineering Leaders
- AI Integration
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with Jira, GitHub, and project management tools. Emphasize customer-facing roles and SaaS environments.
- Showcase technical skills: Detail your proficiency in software development processes and data analysis. Quantify achievements in implementation or consulting roles.
- Demonstrate soft skills: Provide examples of your persuasive communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities. Highlight your team-player attitude.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with customer onboarding and managing complex implementations. Show your passion for continuous improvement and a fun work environment.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary responsibility of an Implementation Engineer at Jellyfish?
- As an Implementation Engineer at Jellyfish, your primary responsibility is to partner with Customer Success Managers to ensure a smooth and effective onboarding experience for new customers. This involves understanding their software engineering practices and integrating Jellyfish to align with those practices.
- What technical tools are essential for an Implementation Engineer at Jellyfish?
- Key technical tools for an Implementation Engineer at Jellyfish include experience with Jira for project management and understanding source control systems like GitHub. Proficiency in analyzing data and aptitude for technical configurations are also crucial.
- What kind of environment can I expect at Jellyfish?
- Jellyfish offers a dynamic startup environment where a sense of humor is a must. The company values a performance-driven, team-player attitude and a passion for building great companies, fostering a fun and collaborative atmosphere.
- Is there any travel required for the Implementation Engineer role at Jellyfish?
- Yes, occasional travel may be required for the Implementation Engineer position at Jellyfish. This will depend on customer needs and project requirements.
- What is the compensation range for the Implementation Engineer position?
- The compensation range for the Implementation Engineer position at Jellyfish is between $115,000 and $140,000 annually.
- Does Jellyfish sponsor employment visas for the Implementation Engineer role?
- No, Jellyfish is currently unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas for the Implementation Engineer role. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US.
- What makes this Implementation Engineer role unique at Jellyfish?
- This role is unique as it sits at the intersection of post-sales customer success and technical implementation, focusing on helping engineering leaders leverage AI effectively. You'll work with cutting-edge technology and influence how high-performing teams operate.
- How much experience is required for the Implementation Engineer position?
- You need at least one year of experience in roles such as Implementation, Sales Engineering, Customer Success, Support, or Integrations-focused Solution Consulting to be considered for this position.