Sales Engineer

Astronomer is seeking a Sales Engineer to join their team working on Astro, their industry-leading DataOps platform powered by Apache Airflow. This role combines technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities, making it perfect for professionals who enjoy both technical problem-solving and client interaction.

As a Sales Engineer, you'll be instrumental in helping clients implement and optimize their data workflows. The position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in sales engineering or similar roles within the data space. You'll work with cutting-edge technology while guiding customers through complex data challenges and influencing product development through direct customer feedback.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work with modern data tools and contribute to the Apache Airflow community. You'll be responsible for designing proof-of-concept solutions, conducting technical demos, and providing expert guidance to engineering teams. The position requires strong communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Astronomer offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $200,000 to $265,000, plus equity. The company embraces a remote-first culture with flexible work arrangements and provides various benefits including a work-from-home stipend and career development opportunities. As part of a globally-distributed, venture-backed team, you'll be at the forefront of the data industry, working with innovative technologies and contributing to meaningful solutions that help organizations manage their data workflows effectively.

The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise in data engineering concepts, strong communication skills, and a genuine desire to help customers succeed. While experience with Python scripting and Apache Airflow is beneficial, Astronomer values diverse experiences and welcomes candidates from non-traditional backgrounds who meet the essential qualifications.