Support Engineer (L1)

About Megaport We’re not your typical tech company – and we don’t want to be. Megaport is the global leader in Network as a Service (NaaS), and has transformed the way businesses connect to the cloud, data centers, and each other. We’re publicly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and partnered with the biggest names in tech like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, IBM, and more. Headquartered in Brisbane with a crew of over 600 people spread across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, our employees enjoy an environment that is collaborative, supportive, and (actually) fun. Our Team Culture We’re a team of problem solvers, pixel pushers, code slingers, and cloud fanatics. Culture is more than a poster on the wall here – collaboration beats hierarchy, curiosity fuels our growth, and everyone’s voice matters. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We work across time zones to execute on our global vision, trust each other to get things done, and never compromise our values for commercial gain. Most importantly, we place our customers at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to increasing representation in the tech industry and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Don’t meet every requirement? That’s okay. If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Your Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Support Engineer (L1) to solve real-world networking challenges while collaborating with global teams. In this role, you’ll be the first line of response to customer-reported issues, taking ownership of tickets, performing essential diagnostics, and delivering exceptional support experiences. You’ll work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment that values reliability, proactive monitoring, and continuous learning. This position is ideal for a motivated engineer looking to build their career within a global technology company that fosters a strong engineering culture and a supportive, customer-focused team.

As a Support Engineer (L1), your primary responsibility involves efficiently addressing customer concerns communicated through tickets, live chat, and calls, ensuring clear and effective communication to understand and resolve issues promptly. Additionally, you’ll be responsible for the proactive monitoring of our systems and services to identify and rectify potential problems before they impact operations. When faced with complex or high-severity issues, you will gather essential diagnostics and seek guidance from Senior Support Engineers to ensure swift and accurate escalations. Your consistent presence across our shift rotations, ensuring coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, underlines our commitment to providing uninterrupted support and maintaining operational continuity at all times.