Pre-Sales Engineer
Description For Pre-Sales Engineer
Gradle Inc. is seeking a Pre-Sales Engineer to join their remote-first team, focusing on helping customers optimize developer productivity through improved software build and testing processes. As one of the original remote-first organizations founded in 2008, Gradle is the company behind the widely-used Gradle Build Tool and Develocity, their commercial product used by major tech companies like LinkedIn, Google, and Netflix.
The ideal candidate will work at the intersection of sales and technical implementation, serving as a crucial link between customers and Gradle's solutions. You'll be responsible for delivering compelling demos, providing technical recommendations, and becoming a trusted advisor in Developer Productivity Engineering. With a requirement of 10+ years of experience in related fields, you'll need deep technical knowledge of SDLC tools, build systems, and modern DevOps practices.
The position offers significant growth opportunities in a fast-growing product space, with the chance to work with cutting-edge DPE tools and practices. Gradle provides a comprehensive benefits package including learning and development opportunities, flexible remote work, and competitive compensation with equity. The company maintains a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, welcoming people from all backgrounds to contribute to their global team spanning 27 countries.
Working at Gradle means joining a team that's deeply connected despite being globally distributed, where your contributions will directly impact some of the world's leading software organizations. The role requires up to 35% travel and offers the flexibility to work from anywhere in Europe while maintaining strong collaboration with team members worldwide.
Responsibilities For Pre-Sales Engineer
- Collaborate with Sales team through MEDDICC to identify potential product applications
- Deliver software demos, solution presentations, workshops, and product trials
- Provide technical recommendations on build optimization
- Collaborate with Engineering team SMEs
- Act as a trusted Developer Productivity technical advisor
- Educate Sales colleagues on product knowledge
- Maintain FAQs of field information
- Keep current with latest DPE, SDLC, and DevOps trends
- Communicate customer product feedback to internal teams
Requirements For Pre-Sales Engineer
- 10+ years of experience in Pre-Sales Engineering, Solutions Engineering, Consulting, or IT Architecture
- Technical understanding of SDLC tools and build tools
- Experience with VCS, CI/CD tooling, and container technologies
- Advanced communication and presentation skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Continuous learning mindset
- Willing to travel up to 35% to customer sites and events
Benefits For Pre-Sales Engineer
- Annual learning and development stipend
- Monthly company-wide Learning Day
- Hardware package including laptop, monitor, and home office stipend
- Generous paid time off
- Paid public holidays
- Volunteer Day - 8 hours paid time for community service
- Annual company offsite in international locations
- Competitive package including base salary, variable component, and equity
- Flexible working hours
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