Apprentice- Technical Support
Join us in bringing joy to customer experience. Five9 is a leading provider of cloud contact center software, bringing the power of cloud innovation to customers worldwide.
Living our values everyday results in our team-first culture and enables us to innovate, grow, and thrive while enjoying the journey together. We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment, empowering our employees to be their authentic selves.
Role Overview
We are looking for a high-potential Technical Support Apprentice to join our Technical Support Services team, working on next-generation Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) platforms. This role is designed for early-career professionals who are passionate about enterprise technology and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
As a Technical Support Apprentice, you will work closely with Senior Support Engineers, Product, and Engineering teams to diagnose, resolve, and document technical issues across our CCaaS product lines, including AI-powered voice, digital channels, analytics, automation, workforce management, and integrations platforms.
This is a learning-intensive role that provides real ownership, structured mentorship, and hands-on exposure to enterprise-grade support operations in a fast-growing SaaS environment.
Key Responsibilities
L1 Support & Ticket Management
Serve as a first point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders reporting technical issues via ticketing systems, email, or phoneLog, categorize, triage, and prioritize support tickets accurately in the helpdesk platform within defined SLA guidelinesTroubleshoot and resolve L1 issues related to platform functionality, configurations, integrations, and connectivityEscalate complex or unresolved issues to L2/L3 Engineers or relevant Product teams with thorough documentation and reproducible steps
Qualifications & Skills
Eligibility & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology (BE / B.Tech) from a recognized universityFreshers are welcome; internship or project exposure in a technical or support role is an advantageBasic understanding of networking concepts, operating systems, and software troubleshootingFamiliarity with APIs, web technologies, and cloud platforms is a plus
Desired Skills & Attributes
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving mindsetPatient, empathetic, and customer-first approach to every interactionExcellent verbal and written communication skillsCuriosity about AI, cloud platforms, and enterprise SaaS technologiesCollaborative team player with a bias for learning and continuous improvement
What You Will Learn
How enterprise CCaaS platforms are supported and maintained at scaleHow AI-powered features, voice, automation, and analytics are deployed and troubleshot in real customer environmentsHow to manage customer relationships and deliver high-quality support within enterprise SLA frameworksHow modern SaaS support organizations operate, escalate, and collaborate with Product and Engineering
Career Path
This apprenticeship is designed to develop future Support Engineers, Sr. Support Engineers, and Technical Leads. High performers will have the opportunity to transition into a full-time role with increased ownership across support tiers and customer segments.
Five9 embraces diversity and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we are. Five9 is an equal opportunity employer.
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Note: Five9 will never request that an applicant send money as a prerequisite for commencing employment with Five9.
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Interview advice
Going for the Customer Support role at Five9? A few things that help freshers walk in prepared:
- They are testing patience and clarity: be ready to explain something complicated simply and to stay calm through a tricky customer scenario.
- Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early (not an hour), and carry a printed CV, a valid ID and any certificates.
- Practise once out loud with a friend or a mock interview — the more you rehearse, the calmer and clearer you will be on the day.
- Send a short thank-you message within a day that refers to something specific you discussed — most freshers skip this, and it is remembered.
- Spend 30 to 60 minutes beforehand on the company's site, recent news and LinkedIn, so you can name one specific reason you want to join when they ask.