Base Optimization Specialist - East Coast

Airtable is the no-code app platform that empowers people closest to the work to accelerate their most critical business processes. More than 500,000 organizations, including 80% of the Fortune 100, rely on Airtable to transform how work gets done. Are you passionate about empowering customers to unlock the full potential of Airtable, especially its cutting-edge AI features? As a Senior Base Optimization Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in post-sales customer success, directly engaging with users to resolve technical and operational challenges, accelerate adoption, and drive satisfaction. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your technical expertise, consultative mindset, and adaptability in a fast-evolving environment—making a tangible impact on how organizations, especially in higher education, transform their workflows with Airtable. What you'll do Conduct direct customer calls to diagnose and resolve technical and operational issues, with a focus on AI and advanced platform capabilities Guide customers through complex implementations, automation workflows, API integrations, and database optimizations Proactively identify and address adoption barriers, accelerating customer success and platform utilization Maintain a high standard of customer satisfaction (5.0 CSAT) and productivity (>70% occupancy) through efficient case management Continuously learn and master new Airtable features and AI functionalities, staying ahead of product updates and emerging use cases Collaborate with internal teams to share customer insights and contribute to product and process improvements Who you are Experienced in higher education or similar environments, with a strong understanding of institutional workflows and challenges Technically proficient, with demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new tools, especially no-code/low-code platforms and AI features Skilled problem-solver, comfortable navigating databases, automations, and integrations to deliver effective solutions Self-directed and adaptable, able to independently research and master evolving platform capabilities without extensive formal training Naturally inquisitive and consultative, adept at asking probing questions to uncover root causes and identify opportunities for expanded platform usage Proven track record of delivering exceptional customer experiences, as evidenced by high CSAT scores and successful customer engagements Airtable is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic protected by applicable federal and state laws, regulations and ordinances. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. VEVRAA-Federal Contractor If you have a medical condition, disability, or religious belief/practice which inhibits your ability to participate in any part of the application or interview process, please complete our Accommodations Request Form and let us know how we may assist you. Airtable is committed to participating in the interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants. #LI-Remote Compensation awarded to successful candidates will vary based on their work location, relevant skills, and experience. Our total compensation package also includes the opportunity to receive benefits, restricted stock units, and may include incentive compensation. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit offerings, please check out Life at Airtable. For work locations in the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, New York City, and Los Angeles, the base salary range for this role is: $106,000—$139,100 USD For all other work locations (including remote), the base salary range for this role is: $96,000—$125,700 USD Please see our Privacy Notice for details regarding Airtable’s collection and use of personal information relating to the application and recruitment process by clicking here. 🔒 Stay Safe from Job Scams All official Airtable communication will come from an @airtable.com email address. We will never ask you to share sensitive information or purchase equipment during the hiring process. If in doubt, contact us at hr@airtable.com. Learn more about avoiding job scams here.