Principal Engineer, Critical Support

QAD

Organization Overview Company Description
QAD is building a world-class SaaS company, and we are growing. We are looking for talented individuals who want to join us on our mission to help solve relevant real-world problems in manufacturing and the supply chain.
This position requires candidates to be based in Mexico; you can work remotely from your Home office.
Job Description
The Critical Support Team (CST) is a specialized group within the organization dedicated to addressing the most complex, high-impact, and recurring customer issues. Acting as a problem-solving hub, the CST is responsible for thoroughly investigating escalated cases and recurring incidents to deliver sustainable, long-term solutions.
The Principal Engineer, Critical Support Team (CST) serves as a senior technical authority and problem-solving leader within the organization. This role is dedicated to addressing the most complex, high-impact, and recurring customer issues, driving systemic improvements to enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction.
As a member of the Critical Support Team, the Principal Engineer leads the investigation and resolution of escalated cases, performing in-depth root cause analysis (RCA) to uncover and resolve systemic gaps in products and processes. This role goes beyond troubleshooting by collaborating closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Engineering, Product Management, and cross-functional teams to implement long-term solutions and advocate for product and process enhancements.
The Principal Engineer is instrumental in mentoring team members, developing best practices, and contributing to the improvement of support operations and tools. With a focus on proactive issue prevention, this role identifies trends and implements strategies to minimize recurring issues while enhancing operational efficiency.
This position requires exceptional technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and a customer-centric mindset. Given the global nature of the team, the Principal Engineer must demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and resilience to deliver consistent results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Given the global nature of our support operations, CST Engineers must demonstrate flexibility by participating in shift rotations, weekend shifts, and on-call schedules. This ensures uninterrupted support for critical cases and consistent resolution of urgent customer needs across different time zones. Adaptability, resilience, and the ability to thrive under pressure are essential for success in this role .
What You Will Do:
Technical Support and Troubleshooting:
Perform advanced troubleshooting for complex technical issues, including system errors, database optimization, performance tuning, and application debugging.
Take ownership of escalated cases, ensuring efficient root cause analysis and long-term resolution.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve technical gaps, ensuring alignment with customer needs and expectations.
Incident Handling:
Manage incoming escalations and critical incidents through established ticketing systems, ensuring accurate prioritization and categorization.
Drive incident resolution by engaging with relevant teams, maintaining clear communication, and adhering to established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Proactively monitor and analyze incident patterns to identify recurring issues and recommend preventive measures.
Ensure clear and consistent escalation protocols for unresolved or systemic issues, partnering with Engineering and Product teams as needed.
Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:
Maintain detailed documentation of all troubleshooting steps, resolutions, and root cause findings for escalated cases.
Develop comprehensive playbooks, guides, and FAQs to support both internal teams and customers in addressing similar issues effectively.
Contribute to the organizational knowledge base by documenting verified solutions and sharing insights from critical incidents.
Assist in training and mentoring frontline support teams to improve their ability to handle complex or recurring issues.
Communicate effectively with customers and partners to provide regular updates on issue resolution progress.
Explain technical concepts clearly and concisely, ensuring that both technical and non-technical stakeholders understand the issue and the resolution.
Foster trust and transparency with customers by maintaining a proactive approach and ensuring their concerns are addressed promptly.
Root Cause Analysis and Product Improvement
Investigate recurring issues to identify root causes and systemic gaps, collaborating with Engineering for sustainable fixes.
Prepare in-depth RCA reports with actionable insights, outlining long-term preventive measures.
Act as a customer advocate during product discussions, providing feedback on recurring pain points to influence future product enhancements.
Partner with Product Management to incorporate RCA findings into development roadmaps and ensure alignment with customer expectations.
Training And Development:
Assist in developing and delivering training materials and sessions to enhance the skills and technical knowledge of team members.
Mentor junior team members, providing guidance on complex cases and fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
Stay updated on the latest developments in QAD and Progress products, engaging in continuous learning to improve personal expertise.
Shift Coverage and Flexibility:
Participate in shift rotations, weekend shifts, and on-call coverage to provide uninterrupted global support.
Adapt to varying scheduling requirements to ensure timely assistance for customers in different time zones.
Any Other Duties as Assigned:
Fulfill additional responsibilities as needed to support organizational goals and priorities, ensuring alignment with the overall mission of delivering high-quality support.
Customer Engagement And Communication:
Communicate effectively with customers and partners to provide regular updates on issue resolution progress.
Explain technical concepts clearly and concisely, ensuring that both technical and non-technical stakeholders understand the issue and the resolution.
Foster trust and transparency with customers by maintaining a proactive approach and ensuring their concerns are addressed promptly.
Root Cause Analysis and Product Improvement
Investigate recurring issues to identify root causes and systemic gaps, collaborating with Engineering for sustainable fixes.
Prepare in-depth RCA reports with actionable insights, outlining long-term preventive measures.
Act as a customer advocate during product discussions, providing feedback on recurring pain points to influence future product enhancements.
Partner with Product Management to incorporate RCA findings into development roadmaps and ensure alignment with customer expectations.
Training And Development:
Assist in developing and delivering training materials and sessions to enhance the skills and technical knowledge of team members.
Mentor junior team members, providing guidance on complex cases and fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
Stay updated on the latest developments in QAD and Progress products, engaging in continuous learning to improve personal expertise.
Shift Coverage And Flexibility:
Participate in shift rotations, weekend shifts, and on-call coverage to provide uninterrupted global support.
Adapt to varying scheduling requirements to ensure timely assistance for customers in different time zones.
Any Other Duties As Assigned:
Fulfill additional responsibilities as needed to support organizational goals and priorities, ensuring alignment with the overall mission of delivering high-q
Qualifications
Education
A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.
Experience:
8+ years of relevant experience in supporting enterprise products, with a proven track record of resolving complex technical issues and delivering exceptional customer support.
5+ years of experience handling critical escalations, managing high-impact cases, and performing in-depth root cause analysis to provide long-term solutions.
Hands-on experience in ERP support is highly advantageous, including:
Installing and upgrading ERP products such as QAD, SAP, Oracle ERP, or Dynamics 365.
Troubleshooting and resolving system-level issues, configurations, and performance challenges.
Advanced troubleshooting, database optimization, and managing Progress DBA tasks like backups, restores, and system monitoring.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in debugging and troubleshooting Unix, Windows Servers and network environments.
Programming knowledge in C, C++, Unix scripting, and Progress for issue resolution.
Expertise in Progress DBA tasks, including database optimization, backup/restore, and performance monitoring.
Strong Linux skills and basic SQL knowledge for database queries and troubleshooting.
Experience with QAD product installation, configuration, and administration.
Familiarity with cloud-based systems, SaaS solutions, and integration methodologies.
QAD PKS or other relevant industry certifications are a plus.
Soft Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality service.
Additional Information
QAD | Redzone is redefining manufacturing and supply chains through its intelligent, adaptive platform that connects people, processes, and data into a single System of Action. With three core pillars — Redzone (frontline empowerment), Adaptive Applications (the intelligent backbone), and Champion AI (Agentic AI for manufacturing) — QAD | Redzone helps manufacturers operate with Champion Pace , achieving measurable productivity, resilience, and growth in just 90 days.
QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD’s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
About QAD:
QAD | Redzone is redefining manufacturing and supply chains through its intelligent, adaptive platform that connects people, processes, and data into a single System of Action. With three core pillars — Redzone (frontline empowerment), Adaptive Applications (the intelligent backbone), and Champion AI (Agentic AI for manufacturing) — QAD | Redzone helps manufacturers operate with Champion Pace , achieving measurable productivity, resilience, and growth in just 90 days.
QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD’s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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