Pre-Sales Engineer

Cybersecurity company providing network detection and response platform, built on open-source innovations from Zeek, Suricata and YARA.
$230,000 - $268,000
Security
Remote
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Pre-Sales Engineer

Corelight, a leading cybersecurity company, is revolutionizing network security through its innovative network detection and response platform. Built on powerful open-source technologies like Zeek, Suricata, and YARA, we transform network footprints into actionable insights that help organizations defend against cyber threats.

As a Pre-Sales Engineer at Corelight, you'll play a crucial role in helping organizations protect their environments through our open NDR platform. You'll work at the intersection of sales and technology, serving as a trusted technical advisor to customers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional solutions.

The role combines deep technical expertise in network security with customer-facing responsibilities, requiring approximately 50% travel for in-person engagements. You'll be responsible for understanding customer challenges, architecting solutions, and demonstrating the value of our platform through compelling demos and POV engagements.

Backed by top-tier venture capital firms like Crowdstrike, Accel, and Insight, Corelight offers a collaborative, inclusive culture that values growth and innovation. We're proud of our diverse team and our commitment to work-life balance, offering competitive compensation including equity, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Join us in our mission to make the world safer from cyber attacks while working with cutting-edge technology and contributing to the evolution of cybersecurity solutions. Your expertise and passion for security will help shape the future of network defense while working alongside talented professionals in a supportive, low-ego environment.

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Responsibilities For Pre-Sales Engineer

  • Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer needs and provide technical guidance and demonstrations
  • Act as a trusted advisor, communicating Corelight's value propositions to stakeholders
  • Customize and deliver product demos and Proof of Value (POV) engagements
  • Engage with customers to understand challenges and architect solutions
  • Partner with engineering, product, and customer success teams
  • Travel approximately 50% of the time for customer meetings

Requirements For Pre-Sales Engineer

  • Deep understanding of network security
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly
  • Passion for learning and evolving with security technology
  • Collaborative mindset and team-oriented approach
  • Problem-solving skills

Benefits For Pre-Sales Engineer

Equity
  • Equity compensation
  • Work-life balance
  • Remote work options
  • Continuous learning opportunities
  • Commission-based or discretionary bonus

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