Senior Sales Engineer

Open-source database company providing TiDB, a cloud-native distributed SQL database for elastic scale and real-time analytics.
$106,000 - $182,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
501 - 1,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Finance · Gaming...

Description For Senior Sales Engineer

PingCAP is revolutionizing the massive database market with TiDB, an open-source, cloud-native, distributed SQL database designed for elastic scalability and real-time analytics. With a projected market growth to $119B+ by 2025 (IDC estimate), PingCAP is positioned as a major disruptor in the database industry. The company has gained significant traction with large organizations across financial services, logistics, gaming, e-commerce, and SaaS sectors.

As a Senior Sales Engineer, you'll be at the intersection of technical expertise and business growth, playing a crucial role in driving TiDB adoption. You'll work directly with sales teams, partners, and customers to demonstrate TiDB's capabilities in solving complex database challenges. The role requires a unique blend of technical depth and customer-facing skills, as you'll be responsible for everything from technical demonstrations to architectural solutions development.

The position offers exposure to cutting-edge distributed database technology and the opportunity to work with various industry verticals. You'll be part of a company with strong open-source community roots (37,000+ GitHub stars) and an inclusive culture. The role combines hands-on technical work with strategic customer engagement, offering a comprehensive compensation package including competitive base salary, bonus potential, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about distributed systems and databases who wants to impact how organizations handle their data infrastructure while working with a global team at the forefront of database innovation. The role offers significant learning opportunities in advanced data infrastructure solutions, modern presales techniques, and cross-functional collaboration.

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Responsibilities For Senior Sales Engineer

  • Educate prospects and customers on TiDB capabilities and benefits
  • Share best practices for TiDB integration
  • Guide customers through design, deployment, and optimization
  • Lead and execute Proof of Concept (PoC) engagements
  • Develop and present architectural solutions
  • Provide technical input on RFPs
  • Create technical champions in accounts
  • Deliver presentations and technical workshops
  • Generate technical content
  • Partner with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing
  • Engage with open-source community
  • Travel within region (20-40%)

Requirements For Senior Sales Engineer

Linux
Python
Go
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Redis
Kubernetes
  • 5+ years experience as Solutions Engineer, Solutions Architect, DBA, or Software Engineer
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • Experience in technical sales and pre-sales engineering
  • Strong understanding of clustering technologies
  • Proficiency in Linux system administration
  • Understanding of network configuration
  • Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases
  • Proficiency in Python, Golang, or Shell scripting
  • Exceptional communication and presentation abilities
  • Strong problem-solving skills

Benefits For Senior Sales Engineer

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible vacation time
  • Paid holidays
  • Parental leave

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