Dutch Bros Coffee · 2 hours ago
Zendesk Engineer
Dutch Bros Coffee is a fun-loving company that makes a difference one cup at a time. They are seeking a highly skilled Zendesk Engineer to manage the full Zendesk product lifecycle, drive automation and AI capabilities, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement best practices and integrations.
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the Zendesk roadmap, ensuring alignment with Technology and operational goals, and communicating updates to stakeholders
Manage configurations, workflows, triggers, automations, AI routing, and knowledge base content to maximize platform performance
Build and maintain dashboards and reports to measure KPIs, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making
Design, implement, and refine automation and AI solutions to streamline ticket handling, improve self-service adoption, and reduce resolution times
Support and enhance integrations with enterprise systems, ensuring seamless data flow and scalability for future needs
Partner with Technology, operations, and other business units to gather requirements, design solutions, and ensure adoption of platform enhancements
Lead initiatives such as instance consolidation, omnichannel rollout, or ticket form redesign, delivering projects on time and within scope
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience in product management, platform ownership, or administration of enterprise SaaS platforms, with at least 3 years dedicated to Zendesk administration and optimization
Proven track record of managing product roadmaps, gathering requirements, and delivering platform enhancements in complex enterprise environments
Strong understanding of ITSM processes, internal technology service delivery, and operational support models
Experience with vendor engagement and partnership for platform enhancements, support escalations, and roadmap planning
Familiarity with automation, AI-enabled routing, bots, and workflow design within Zendesk or similar platforms
Ability to translate platform data into actionable insights, build custom reports/dashboards, and measure platform performance against KPIs
Familiarity with integrating Zendesk to enterprise systems via native connectors, middleware, or APIs
Ability to deliver best in class service excellence through proactive resolution, and user focused platform design
Skilled in aligning platform capabilities to organizational objectives, improving efficiency, and enabling operational excellence
Excellent ability to engage stakeholders across multiple business units, gather requirements, and present solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Backlog Management
Effective Prioritization
Delivery Using
Must be able to collaborate in-person with occasional impromptu in-person meetings
Must be able to work in a busy, crowded, and loud office with frequent distractions and interruptions
Adaptability to typical office conditions, which may include exposure to air conditioning, heating, artificial lighting, and varying noise levels
Ability to sit, stand, reach, twist, stretch, and work at a desk for long stretches. Must be able to occasionally move or lift office items up to 25 pounds
Hearing must be sufficient or correctable to ensure clear understanding of spoken information, including participating in virtual meetings and phone calls
Ability to read and write in English is essential for processing documents, drafting reports, and following up on necessary actions
Vision must be adequate or correctable to perform essential job duties, such as reading documents on a computer screen and using other visual tools
Must be proficient in operating a computer and other office productivity tools such as printers, scanners, and collaboration software
Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members, clients, and other stakeholders via email, video conferencing, and other in office communication tools
Preferred
Zendesk Administrator or Advanced Administrator certification preferred
Experience designing and deploying AI-driven workflows, bots, and self-service tools to reduce resolution time and improve user experience
Company
Dutch Bros Coffee
Dutch Bros is a high-growth operator and franchisor of drive-thru shops that focus on serving hand-crafted beverages.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.18BKey Investors
TSG Consumer Partners
2025-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2024-02-27Post Ipo Secondary· $232.4M
2023-09-06Post Ipo Equity· $300M
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