Senior Sales Engineer

AI-first customer service platform helping businesses deliver instant and exceptional service through AI technology.
$190,000 - $247,250
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
7+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Sales Engineer

Intercom, founded in 2011, is revolutionizing online customer service with their AI-first platform. They serve over 25,000 businesses, facilitating millions of customer interactions monthly. The platform features an advanced AI Agent called Fin, which combines automation with empathy to set new standards in customer support.

As a Senior Sales Engineer, you'll join the Customer Solutions Team, working as a trusted advisor to customers throughout the sales cycle. You'll lead technical discovery, deliver value-based demonstrations, and design Proof of Concepts (POCs). The role requires collaboration with Product, R&D, and Engineering teams to ensure customer needs drive solution development.

Key responsibilities include conducting technical discovery, delivering pre-sales experiences, leading POCs, handling RFPs and security questions, and contributing to Sales Engineering best practices. You'll work in a hybrid environment, requiring office presence 4 days per week.

The position offers competitive compensation ($190,000 - $247,250 OTE for San Francisco Bay Area), equity, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to shape the future of AI-powered customer service. Intercom values diversity and maintains a radically open, accepting culture focused on achieving goals through their core values.

This role is perfect for experienced technical pre-sales professionals who combine strong technical acumen with excellent communication skills and a passion for customer success. You'll be at the forefront of AI innovation in customer service, helping businesses transform their customer interactions through cutting-edge technology.

Last updated 4 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Sales Engineer

  • Lead technical discovery to identify and address customer needs
  • Deliver pre-sales experience and technical expertise
  • Conduct value-based demonstrations and technical sessions
  • Design and lead Proof of Concepts (POCs)
  • Handle RFPs and customer security questions
  • Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams
  • Build trust with customers through empathy and curiosity
  • Improve processes and contribute to Sales Engineering playbook
  • Ensure customer success and proactively address challenges

Requirements For Senior Sales Engineer

  • Minimum 7 years experience in technical pre-sales role
  • Strong technical acumen with experience in technical discovery
  • Problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
  • Proven time management skills
  • Ability to communicate value proposition effectively
  • Experience with POCs, RFPs, and security questions
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to travel regularly
  • Ability to be in office 4 days per week

Benefits For Senior Sales Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401k
Equity
  • Competitive salary and meaningful equity
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Regular compensation reviews
  • Flexible paid time off policy
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • 401k plan & match
  • In-office bicycle storage
  • Fun events for employees, friends, and family

Interested in this job?

Jobs Related To Intercom Senior Sales Engineer

Product Engineer

Senior Product Engineer role at Intercom, building AI-powered customer service platform, requiring 5+ years experience in software engineering with Ruby/AWS stack.

Senior Sales Engineer

Senior Sales Engineer role at Intercom, leading technical pre-sales for AI-powered customer service platform.

Product Engineer

Senior Product Engineer role at Intercom, building AI-powered customer service platform, requiring 5+ years experience in software engineering with Ruby/AWS stack.

Senior Sales Engineer

Senior Sales Engineer role at Intercom, leading technical pre-sales for AI-powered customer service platform.

Sales Engineer (LATAM)

Senior Sales Engineer role at Intercom for LATAM region, focusing on technical sales and customer success for AI-powered customer service platform.