Sales Engineer

Astronomer is seeking a Sales Engineer to join their globally-distributed team, focusing on helping clients deploy powerful data workflows using their Astro platform. This role combines technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities, requiring 2+ years of experience in sales engineering or similar roles within the data space.

The ideal candidate will serve as a key partner to clients, designing and implementing proof-of-concept solutions for complex data challenges. They'll conduct technical demos, provide guidance to engineering teams, and contribute to the Apache Airflow community through content creation and best practices. The role involves working with cutting-edge technology while influencing product evolution through client feedback.

Key responsibilities include solving real-world data challenges, acting as a trusted technical advisor, driving community impact, and gathering field insights for product development. The position requires strong data engineering knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a genuine interest in customer success.

Astronomer offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $200,000 to $265,000, plus equity. The company provides various benefits including work-from-home stipends and career development opportunities. As a remote-first company, they embrace flexible work arrangements and foster an inclusive, collaborative environment.

This opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about data engineering, workflow orchestration, and Apache Airflow, who wants to make a visible impact while growing their expertise. The role offers significant growth potential through mentorship, training, and exposure to cutting-edge data technologies.