Senior Sales Engineer

Intercom provides AI-powered customer service platform helping businesses deliver exceptional customer experiences through instant messaging and support solutions.
$190,000 - $247,250
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
7+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Sales Engineer

Intercom, a leading AI-first company revolutionizing customer service, is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to join their Customer Solutions Team. With over 25,000 businesses using their platform, Intercom is at the forefront of AI-powered customer service innovation through their advanced AI Agent, Fin.

The role demands a seasoned professional with 7+ years of technical pre-sales experience, combining technical expertise with strong business acumen. As a Senior Sales Engineer, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to customers, leading technical discovery, conducting demonstrations, and designing proof of concepts that showcase Intercom's capabilities.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of AI-first customer service, working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and customer support. You'll collaborate closely with Product, R&D, and Engineering teams, ensuring customer needs drive product development and innovation.

The role comes with competitive compensation ($190,000 - $247,250 OTE for San Francisco Bay Area) and comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, equity, and 401k matching. Working in a hybrid environment, you'll be part of a culture that values empathy, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include leading technical discovery, delivering value-based demonstrations, managing POCs and RFPs, and serving as a bridge between customers and product teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical acumen, excellent communication skills, and a passion for solving complex customer challenges.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a technical professional who wants to be at the forefront of AI innovation in customer service, working with a company that's pushing boundaries and delivering transformative solutions to businesses worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Senior Sales Engineer

  • Lead technical discovery to identify and address customer needs
  • Deliver pre-sales experience and articulate 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
  • Experience in communicating value propositions
  • Experience working with product and engineering teams
  • Familiarity 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
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • 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

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