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Smartsheet

Technical Support Specialist L2

Smartsheet · Bengaluru East, Karnataka, India

  • Hybrid
  • Full-time
  • $60,000 / year
  • Bengaluru East, Karnataka, India

Job highlights

  • Handle complex technical SaaS issues efficiently.
  • Troubleshoot, test, and document technical problems.
  • Collaborate with global customers via multiple channels.
  • Share expertise and upskill colleagues.
  • Work with rotational shifts and company transport.

About the role

About Smartsheet

For over 20 years, Smartsheet has helped people and teams achieve–well, anything. From seamless work management to smart, scalable solutions, we’ve always worked with flow. We’re building tools that empower teams to automate the manual, uncover insights, and scale smarter. But more than that, we’re creating space– space to think big, take action, and unlock the kind of work that truly matters. Because when challenge meets purpose, and passion turns into progress, that’s magic at work, and it’s what we show up for everyday.

L2 Support Specialist – Customer Support (SaaS)

Location: Bangalore, India (Office-based / Hybrid)
Shift: Willingness to work in rotational shifts including evening/night to support global customers. Transport provided

At Smartsheet

Smartsheet is looking for a Level 2 Support Specialist who will be responsible for tackling complex technical issues. Successful individuals in this role will enjoy troubleshooting, testing, and documenting complicated and often unique technical issues. This position requires a highly motivated individual who can collaborate in an environment that fosters knowledge sharing and rapid problem-solving in order to resolve customer technical issues efficiently. At Smartsheet Support, we empathize and empower others with expert engagements and are the first line of response for our customers to fix issues, share best practices, and advocate for users. Our teams of experts are aligned to various domains of knowledge, promoting the most effective and expedient customer resolution.

You will report to a Support Team Manager. This role is in office.

Transportation: Company provided for evening & night shifts.

Job Responsibilities

  • Handle customer technical issues with a high sense of urgency and ownership while keeping stakeholders appropriately apprised of the investigation
  • Troubleshoot issues using internal & external documentation, analyze log files, use various tools and other resources to identify root causes and resolve customer issues
  • Contribute to your team’s goals by thoroughly researching, testing, and documenting your investigations as you collaborate with colleagues to help them progress their cases as well as your own
  • Share your expertise, provide guidance on troubleshooting techniques, and help upskill your colleagues
  • Work with customers through a variety of channels including email, phone, and chat
  • Empower our customers by helping them troubleshoot and/or understand the capabilities of the platform & advise best practices
  • Work closely & collaboratively with colleagues on a daily basis to help research and resolve the most complex customer impacting issues
  • Contribute to internal & external documentation
  • Manage other responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills

  • Technical or customer support experience, or equivalent
  • Ability to demonstrate empathetic and confident issue ownership, assuring customers that if you can't solve their problem, you will ensure they are directed to the right resource
  • Confidence and strong interest in problem solving
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Working knowledge of assigned feature strongly preferred
  • A firm grasp of and comfort using cloud applications
  • Desire and aptitude to quickly ramp up on new technologies, languages, and frameworks
  • Willingness to engage on complex matters
  • Comfortable working in ambiguous situations with little to no direction
  • Flexibility in your working hours as this position will require work outside of standard business hours.

Technical Skills (Must Have)

  • Hands-on experience and understanding of web-based/SaaS applications
  • Familiarity with browsers, operating systems, and networking concepts
  • Ability to read and understand intermediate to complex error messages and logs
  • Experience in leveraging support tools and ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly
  • Basic proficiency with spreadsheets and documentation tools
  • Experience using or exposure to ticketing systems (Zendesk, Freshdesk, Salesforce, Jira, or similar)

Customer Support Skills (Must Have)

  • 3-4 years of experience in customer support, service desk, or technical support
  • Strong written and spoken English communication skills
  • Ability to explain simple technical concepts clearly
  • Customer-first attitude with empathy and patience
  • Good problem-solving and analytical thinking
  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple tickets
  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment

Get To Know Us

At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, and India. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.

Key skills/competency

  • Technical Support Specialist L2
  • SaaS Support
  • Troubleshooting
  • Log Analysis
  • Customer Service
  • Problem Solving
  • Cloud Applications
  • Ticketing Systems
  • SaaS Applications
  • Technical Documentation

Skills & topics

  • Technical Support
  • SaaS
  • Customer Support
  • Troubleshooting
  • L2 Support
  • Log Analysis
  • Cloud Applications
  • Ticketing Systems
  • IT Support
  • Help Desk

How to get hired

  • Tailor your resume: Highlight SaaS support, troubleshooting, and customer service experience. Quantify achievements where possible.
  • Showcase technical skills: Emphasize experience with web-based/SaaS applications, log analysis, and ticketing systems.
  • Demonstrate problem-solving: Prepare examples of complex issues you've resolved and your approach to troubleshooting.
  • Understand Smartsheet: Research Smartsheet's platform and its use cases to align your application with their needs.
  • Be flexible: Mention your willingness to work rotational shifts and support a global customer base.

Technical preparation

Practice troubleshooting common SaaS issues.,Review web applications, OS, and networking basics.,Familiarize yourself with ticketing systems.,Learn to analyze error messages and logs.

Behavioral questions

Describe a complex technical issue you solved.,How do you handle difficult customer interactions?,How do you prioritize and manage multiple tickets?,How do you collaborate with team members?

Frequently asked questions

What are the typical working hours for a Technical Support Specialist L2 at Smartsheet in Bangalore?
The Technical Support Specialist L2 role in Bangalore requires flexibility, including rotational shifts that may cover evenings and nights to support global customers. Company-provided transportation is available for these shifts.
What specific technical skills are essential for the Technical Support Specialist L2 position at Smartsheet?
Essential technical skills include hands-on experience with web-based/SaaS applications, understanding of browsers, operating systems, and networking concepts, ability to interpret error messages and logs, proficiency with support and ticketing tools (like Zendesk, Jira), and basic spreadsheet/documentation skills.
How important is prior customer support experience for this role at Smartsheet?
Customer support experience is highly valued, with 3-4 years in customer support, service desk, or technical support being a must-have. A customer-first attitude, empathy, patience, and strong communication skills are crucial.
What does Smartsheet mean by 'rotational shifts' for the L2 Support Specialist role?
Rotational shifts indicate that the work schedule will vary and may include evenings, nights, and potentially weekends to provide 24/7 support to Smartsheet's global customer base. This ensures continuous coverage.
How can I best prepare for the interview for the Technical Support Specialist L2 role at Smartsheet?
To prepare, focus on showcasing your troubleshooting methodology, your experience with SaaS environments, your communication skills, and your ability to handle complex technical issues. Be ready to discuss specific examples of how you've resolved customer problems and contributed to knowledge sharing.
Does Smartsheet offer any support for employees working non-standard hours in Bangalore?
Yes, Smartsheet provides company-provided transportation for employees working evening and night shifts in Bangalore, ensuring a safe commute for those with non-standard working hours.
What is the primary focus of the Level 2 Support Specialist role at Smartsheet?
The primary focus is to tackle complex technical issues, troubleshoot, test, and document unique problems. The role involves acting as a key point of contact for customers needing advanced support, sharing expertise, and contributing to the team's problem-solving efforts.