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Senior Staff Sales Engineer, Singapore

Cockroach Labs
Location
Remote, Singapore
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Sales
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10-12+ years of prior experience collecting requirements, developing solution architectures, leading presentations and teaching prospective users or project teams how to use software similar to CockroachDB.
  • Developed software or infrastructure for scalable, distributed systems in the past and want to stay close to the code.
  • A passion for working on complex technical problems and have a strong understanding of modern infrastructure and database technologies.
  • A strong ability to build relationships with our partners, customers, and open-source users.
  • A demonstrated practice of integrating AI tools into your daily workflow to improve speed, quality, and decision-making.
  • Fluency with AI across core tasks — research, drafting, analysis, planning — used as a default, not an exception.
What the job really is

As a Senior Staff Sales Engineer at Cockroach Labs, you will work closely with the sales team to introduce and demonstrate CockroachDB to potential customers. Your role involves qualifying and closing sales opportunities, leading product briefings, building proof-of-concepts, and addressing technical objections. You will collaborate with various teams to enhance customer experience and improve the product based on feedback.

Benefits
  • Stock Options
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Professional Development Funds
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed.
  • Role involves significant customer interaction and travel.
  • Expectations for initial onboarding and performance are clearly defined.
  • The position requires a strong technical background and familiarity with AI tools.
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