At Wasabi, we’re a proven collection of pioneers, visionaries and disruptive doers. We see things differently than our competitors, and we make our mark in the industry by challenging the norm and delivering the unexpected and improbable. We’re a fast-growing company taking the Cloud Storage industry by storm and recognized as one of the best places to work in Boston.
Wasabi hot cloud storage is a new class and category of cloud storage, breaking all traditional barriers and boundaries of storage with a disruptive value proposition of being 1/5th the cost of AWS S3, faster than the competition, with no fees for egress or API requests. Cloud storage has never been so simple, so fast and so inexpensive. It’s all part of our vision to make cloud storage the next great global utility, just like electricity.
Wasabi’s Principal Cloud Support Engineer will serve as the highest-level technical resource within the Support team. This role extends beyond advanced troubleshooting into technical leadership, managing escalations, owning internal training programs, and serving as a trusted technical advisor for enterprise customers and partners. The Principal Cloud Support Engineer will leverage deep expertise in cloud storage, networking, and distributed systems to drive operational excellence, improve support readiness, and strengthen customer relationships. Your success will be measurable and highly visible across customer satisfaction, team capability, and service quality.
On a typical day, Wasabi principal cloud support engineers may lead escalations, design and deliver technical training, advise enterprise customers on best practices, investigate complex protocol-level issues, collaborate closely with Engineering, or drive initiatives that enhance the scalability of Wasabi’s Technical Support operations.
Wasabi is based in Boston MA, but we are open to remote candidates based elsewhere in the United States. Travel is not regularly required.
- Act as the highest escalation point for the Technical/Cloud Support team for complex customer issues.
- Lead root cause investigations and collaborate with Engineering to resolve protocol, performance, or interoperability challenges.
- Own and deliver the technical training program for Support, including onboarding, advanced troubleshooting techniques, and documentation.
- Provide technical advisory and white-glove support to Wasabi’s strategic enterprise customers and partners.
- Oversee escalation workflows and ensure consistent handling of high-severity customer incidents.
- Engage with Wasabi Sales, Product, and Development engineers worldwide to improve Wasabi’s services and customer experience.
- Mentor and coach Technical/Cloud Support Engineers and Senior Technical/Cloud Support Engineers to elevate team capabilities.
- Drive improvements in supportability, diagnostic tooling, automation opportunities, and internal processes.
- Create and maintain advanced troubleshooting guides, KB articles, and internal knowledge documentation.
- Must have expert-level hands-on experience with AWS S3 Cloud Storage or compatible object storage.
- Must be AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certified; Professional certification preferred.
- Must have Bachelor of Science degree in Network/System/Computer Science, Master's degree preferred
- 10+ years of relevant work experience.
- 10+ years of experience in technical support, network operations, or cloud infrastructure roles.
- Extensive experience supporting mission-critical systems that operate 24x7x365.
- Deep understanding of backup software, applications using APIs & SDKs, and object storage integrations.
- Strong knowledge of Linux and networking protocols such as HTTP, TCP/IP, DNS, TLS.
- Demonstrated experience leading escalations, mentoring others, and interfacing with enterprise-level customers.
The base salary range reflects the full range for this position at Wasabi Technologies. At Wasabi, we believe in paying fairly and competitively, and individual compensation is determined based on factors such as job-related experience, skills, location, and internal equity. Base pay is just one part of our total rewards approach. Depending on role eligibility, Wasabi team members may also receive additional compensation and benefits, including bonus or variable compensation, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being.
Wasabi Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Skills Required
- Expert-level hands-on experience with AWS S3 Cloud Storage or compatible object storage
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certified; Professional certification preferred
- Bachelor of Science degree in Network/System/Computer Science; Master's degree preferred
- 10+ years of relevant work experience
- 10+ years of experience in technical support, network operations, or cloud infrastructure roles
- Extensive experience supporting mission-critical systems that operate 24x7x365
- Deep understanding of backup software, applications using APIs & SDKs, and object storage integrations
- Strong knowledge of Linux and networking protocols such as HTTP, TCP/IP, DNS, TLS
- Demonstrated experience leading escalations, mentoring others, and interfacing with enterprise-level customers
What the Team is Saying
Wasabi Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage includes multiple Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options alongside dental (Delta Dental), vision, life insurance, and short/long‑term disability, with mental‑health resources and tax‑advantaged accounts available. An HRA is described as helping offset medical deductibles, indicating meaningful cost support for care.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO is paired with paid holidays, sick leave, paid parental leave, and a paid volunteer day. A remote‑first policy with flexible schedules further enables taking time away when needed.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match is provided through Fidelity, supporting long‑term savings. Traditional and Roth options are available, reinforcing accessibility to tax‑advantaged retirement saving.
Wasabi Technologies Insights
What We Do
Recognized as one of the technology industry’s fastest growing companies, Wasabi is on a mission to store the world's data by making cloud storage affordable, predictable and secure. With Wasabi, visionary companies gain the freedom to use their data whenever they like without being hit with unpredictable fees or vendor lock-in. Instead, they’re free to build best-of-breed solutions with the industry’s fastest-growing ecosystem of independent cloud application partners. Customers and partners all over the world trust Wasabi to help them put their data to work so they can unlock their full potential. In September 2022, Wasabi achieved unicorn status following $250M in funding. In January 2026, Wasabi announced an additional $70 million equity funding round, valuing the company at $1.8 billion and bringing total funding to over $600 million. As leaders in our community, Wasabi strives to always inspire by example and give to those who are most in need. We team up with our partners in a purposeful way to create corporate social responsibility initiatives that will make a true impact in a way that is authentic to who we are. Our community engagement programs include veteran support via the Run to Home Base, support for women in sports with Girls Hockey Day at TD Garden, and non-profit storage donations. The Red Hot Beats program, launched with our partners at the Liverpool Football Club Foundation, promotes mental health and wellness through music therapy for young people in the Liverpool area. Meanwhile, our founding partnership of the MGM Music Hall at Fenway supports arts access, education, and opportunity for students and emerging artists in New England. Our values guide everything we do, shaping our culture and driving our mission. Wasabi's H.O.T. Culture framework stands for Humility, Ownership, and Togetherness. We value and respect others and are open to feedback and suggestions, recognizing that no one person has all the answers, take personal responsibility for our actions, decisions, and outcomes, and thrive when there's collaboration, teamwork, and inclusivity.
Why Work With Us
At Wasabi, we empower our employees to thrive by prioritizing their personal lives and showing trust in their abilities, and as a result, they bring remarkable energy and enthusiasm to their careers. Flexible schedules and our remote work model consistently deliver the most value at Wasabi, and our employee feedback reflects that clearly.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Wasabi has a full remote work policy. However it maintains its corporate office and encourages employees to use it when they need to.
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