Sales Engineer

Astronomer is seeking a Sales Engineer to join their globally-distributed team working on Astro, an industry-leading DataOps platform powered by Apache Airflow. This role combines technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities, requiring 2+ years of experience in the data space. You'll be instrumental in helping clients deploy powerful data workflows and accelerate their business outcomes.

As a Sales Engineer, you'll design proof-of-concept solutions, conduct technical demos, and provide expert guidance to engineering teams. The role involves deep engagement with the Apache Airflow community and requires strong communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. You'll also influence product direction by gathering and providing critical feedback from the field.

The position offers significant growth opportunities in workflow orchestration and data engineering. You'll work with cutting-edge technology while having the chance to make a visible impact on both the product and customer success. The company values diverse experiences and backgrounds, offering a remote-first environment with competitive compensation including both salary ($200,000 - $265,000) and equity.

Key responsibilities include solving real-world data challenges, acting as a trusted technical advisor, contributing to the Airflow community, and becoming an expert in workflow orchestration. The ideal candidate brings data engineering knowledge, customer empathy, and a drive to innovate in the data industry. Additional valuable skills include Python scripting, Apache Airflow experience, and background in production data workflows.

Astronomer offers a compelling combination of an impactful mission, growth opportunities, and an open, remote-friendly culture. The company is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, providing comprehensive benefits and the chance to work with a global community of data innovators.