Senior Technical Account Manager

the team’s impact Create and maintain technical documentation, onboarding guides, and internal knowledge resources that scale

the team’s impact Contribute to the development of the Customer Experience function as we build the systems and processes that will define how Clerk serves its largest customers

Who you are 4+ years of experience in a customer-facing technical role (Technical Account Manager, Solutions Engineer, Solutions Architect, Sales Engineer, or similar) at a developer tools or SaaS company Strong understanding of web authentication, identity management, and related protocols (OAuth, SAML, OIDC, JWTs). Prior experience with auth platforms is a strong plus Able to read and discuss code with customers across modern web frameworks (React, Next.js, Node.js, etc) and debug integration issues alongside engineering teams Proven track record of managing customer accounts and driving retention and expansion through trusted advisory relationships Comfort operating with high autonomy in a fast-moving, globally distributed team where priorities shift and you’re expected to drive outcomes, not wait for direction Experience working with CRMs (e.g. Attio, Salesforce), support platforms (e.g. Plain, Zendesk, Intercom) and async communication tools (e.g. Slack) Excellent written and verbal communication—you can translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and advocate persuasively for customer needs internally Based in San Francisco, CA or Pacific timezone Nice-to-haves Experience at an early-stage or high-growth startup in a post-sales or customer-facing engineering role Familiarity with product-led growth models where support and sales signals drive pipeline Contributions to developer communities, technical writing, or open-source projects

Benefits Competitive Salary – We want you to know that we value the skills and experience you bring to the table. We go out of our way to make sure that you feel fairly compensated. Equity Ownership – At Clerk, we believe in shared success. That's why we offer a stock option plan so that everyone can benefit from the growth and prosperity of the company. Work Gear - Set up your ideal home office with the gear of your choice. At Clerk, we want to ensure that you have everything you need to perform at your best. Flexible Vacation Policy – We believe in work-life balance and trust you to take the time you need. Although we recommend 25 days per year, our vacation policy is unlimited. This is in addition to observing national holidays specific to your country of residence. Diverse and Inclusive Team – Join our exceptional, diverse, and globally distributed team at Clerk. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best in building impactful products and tools for the modern web.

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