Sales Engineer

Persona is building the first universal and comprehensive identity infrastructure to help businesses better serve and protect their end users' identities.
$130,000 - $165,000
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5+ years of experience

Description For Sales Engineer

Persona is seeking a Sales Engineer to join their team in San Francisco or New York. This role is crucial in driving the company's identity management revolution by connecting customer needs to Persona's value proposition. As a Sales Engineer, you'll be the trusted technical advisor to prospective customers, leading them through product demonstrations and proof of concepts.

Key responsibilities include owning demo environments, crafting dynamic product demonstrations, serving as the primary technical point of contact for prospects, and helping to close deals and drive new revenue. You'll also play a vital role in defining the technical sales strategy and developing collateral to scale the sales organization.

The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in a technical customer-facing role, a proven track record in leading prospect demonstrations and POCs, and proficiency in languages such as Python, JavaScript, Ruby, Go, or Java. Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences are essential.

Persona offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $130,000 - $165,000, along with equity. The company provides comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 3% 401(k) contribution, unlimited PTO, and various other perks focused on employee well-being and professional development.

Join Persona to be part of a team that's building the future of identity infrastructure, helping businesses better serve and protect their end users' identities in an ever-changing digital landscape.

Last updated 5 months ago

Responsibilities For Sales Engineer

  • Own demo environments from idea to reality
  • Craft and deliver dynamic product demonstrations
  • Serve as primary technical POC for prospective customers
  • Help close deals and drive new revenue
  • Define technical sales strategy and develop collateral
  • Engage with Product and Engineering teams to incorporate customer feedback

Requirements For Sales Engineer

JavaScript
Python
Java
  • 5+ years of work experience in a technical customer-facing role
  • Proven track record of leading prospect demonstration and POCs
  • Experience with APIs and strong understanding of JSON
  • Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, Ruby, Go, or Java
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Action-oriented and organized self-starter

Benefits For Sales Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Quarterly mental health days
  • Family planning benefits
  • Professional development stipends
  • Wellness benefits

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