LiveKit is building the infrastructure layer for the voice-driven era of computing. Our platform gives developers everything they need to build, test, deploy, scale, and observe agents in production. Founded in 2021, LiveKit powers voice AI applications for OpenAI, xAI, Salesforce, Coursera, Spotify, and thousands of others, collectively facilitating billions of calls each year.
are obsessed with helping developers succeed
are known as the go-to person for solving tricky technical issues
work hard and can move fast without sacrificing quality
care deeply about polish, detail, and clear communication
are a fast learner, frequently picking up new tools, systems, and skills
The best way to impress us is by showing how you help others unblock themselves—and maybe by tinkering with LiveKit along the way 😊
We’re hiring a Developer Support Engineer to be the first line of technical support for the thousands of developers building with LiveKit.
You’ll respond to inbound requests, triage and diagnose issues, and ensure developers receive fast, accurate, and empathetic help, whether through direct responses or by routing problems to the right internal teams.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, highly technical environment, has a deep curiosity about how things work, and takes pride in creating clarity out of chaos.
You’ll collaborate closely with our Developer Success, Engineering, and Sales teams to make sure every developer gets the help they need and that their feedback informs how we build.
Serve as the first point of contact for developer inquiries across support channels (tickets, community, Slack, email)
Triage and prioritize inbound issues, ensuring clear ownership and timely responses
Reproduce and validate issues where possible, collecting logs, SDK versions, and environment details
Provide initial troubleshooting or workarounds to unblock customers quickly
Escalate more complex issues to internal teams with crisp summaries and context
Document learnings and contribute to internal and external knowledge bases
Identify trends or recurring issues and collaborate with the team to improve documentation, tooling, and product experience
2–4 years of experience in developer support, technical support, or a customer-facing engineering role
Strong problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to debugging
Familiarity with APIs, SDKs, and networking basics (HTTP, WebRTC, WebSocket, SIP)
Clear written and verbal communicator who can explain technical details concisely
Comfortable using tools like Postman, curl, Wireshark, and browser dev tools
Curious and empathetic, always keeping the developer’s perspective in mind
Experience with real-time infrastructure frameworks and protocols such as WebRTC, SIP, or cloud communications APIs
Familiarity with AI and agent platforms, including voice AI systems or frameworks that combine speech, reasoning, and real-time interaction
Familiarity with AI and agent platforms, including voice AI systems or frameworks that combine speech, reasoning, and real-time interaction
Experience using ticketing or issue-tracking tools like Linear, Jira, or Zendesk
Basic scripting or automation experience for improving internal workflows or triage efficiency
The opportunity to shape the brand of a fast-growing developer platform
Collaboration with a small, senior team that deeply values craft and creativity
Competitive salary and equity package
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Flexible vacation policy