Job Description
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Role Summary
The L2 GenAI Tools Support Engineer provides advanced operational, technical, and user support for enterprise GenAI productivity and “vibe coding” platforms, including Claude Code / Claude Cowork, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Microsoft 365 Copilot.
This role acts as the second line of defense between L1 service desk and L3 platform/vendor teams, ensuring reliable tool availability, secure configuration, effective adoption, and fast resolution of user issues.
The role combines hands‑on troubleshooting, basic administration, security coordination, and enablement, supporting thousands of developers and knowledge workers across multiple business units.
Key Responsibilities
1. L2 Support & Troubleshooting
Act as Level‑2 escalation point for GenAI tool issues not resolved by L1.
Diagnose and resolve:
IDE/CLI integration issues (VS Code, JetBrains, Vim, Visual Studio)
Authentication, tenant, and license‑related failures
Context/indexing, code suggestion quality, and prompt execution issues
Perform root‑cause analysis (RCA) and document fixes and workarounds.
2. Tool‑Specific Support Scope
Claude Code / Claude Cowork
Support CLI‑based and VS Code extension workflows
Troubleshoot:
Folder/project context issues
VM or execution environment constraints
Plugin permissions and callback/security limitations
Coordinate with Infosec and network teams for required access approvals.
GitHub Copilot (Business / Enterprise)
Support Copilot in IDEs and Copilot Chat (IDE + Web)
Handle:
License assignment/removal
IDE connectivity and language‑specific issues
Code suggestion acceptance and quality concerns
Assist in usage analysis and reporting to IT leadership.
Cursor
Support Cursor IDE and CLI usage
Troubleshoot:
Codebase indexing and context refresh issues
IDE‑specific crashes or latency
Assist with basic admin operations and onboarding communications.
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Provide L2 support for Copilot in:
Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Troubleshoot:
Permission, data‑access, and context‑awareness issues
Copilot Chat vs app‑embedded Copilot behavior
Perform basic license administration and usage validation.
3. Administration & Operations
Perform day‑to‑day operational tasks:
License assignment/removal
User onboarding/offboarding
Access validation and entitlement checks
Maintain support runbooks, FAQs, and known‑issues documentation
Track incidents, trends, and recurring issues for continuous improvement.
4. Security, Compliance & Governance Support
Ensure tool usage aligns with:
Enterprise data‑handling policies
Approved network and firewall rules
Vendor security constraints
Work with Infosec, Network, and Platform teams to:
Validate plugin permissions
Support audits and access reviews
Escalate potential data‑leak or policy‑violation risks promptly.
5. Enablement & Adoption
Support tool onboarding sessions, office hours, and trainings
Help create and maintain:
Best‑practice guides
Troubleshooting playbooks
Common prompt examples
Act as a trusted advisor to developers and power users on effective GenAI usage.
Required Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills (Must‑Have)
Hands‑on experience with at least one GenAI coding tool:
GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or Cursor
Strong understanding of:
IDEs (VS Code, JetBrains, Visual Studio, Vim)
CLI‑based developer workflows
Working knowledge of:
Authentication (SSO, OAuth concepts)
License‑based SaaS platforms
Familiarity with enterprise IT support processes (ITIL‑style L2 support)
GenAI & Platform Knowledge
Understanding of:
Prompting concepts
Context/indexing limitations
Model‑driven behavior differences
Awareness of agent‑based workflows and GenAI productivity use cases.
Microsoft 365 Skills
Working knowledge of:
Microsoft 365 Copilot capabilities and limitations
Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel Copilot scenarios
Basic admin familiarity with:
License management
Usage analytics and reporting.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
Job Location:
San Jose, CA (in-person/onsite position)
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