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Value Engineer, Solutions Engineering

Cockroach Labs
Location
London, UK; New York, NY
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Sales
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience in value engineering, financial consulting, technology consulting, or a related field, ideally in enterprise software, SaaS, or cloud infrastructure
  • Strong financial modeling skills: bottoms-up cost analysis, ROI/NPV frameworks, and IT portfolio economics
  • Technical fluency sufficient to engage in substantive discovery with engineering and infrastructure leaders; familiarity with database architecture, distributed systems, or cloud cost structures is a strong plus
  • Proven ability to lead executive-level presentations and translate complex technical concepts into financial narratives that drive decisions
  • Experience working in a consultative capacity alongside enterprise sales and technical teams
  • Polished written and verbal communication skills; equally comfortable in a boardroom and a working session
What the job really is

The Value Engineer at Cockroach Labs plays a crucial role in the Solutions Engineering team, collaborating with Account Executives and Customer Success Managers to quantify the financial impact of adopting CockroachDB. This involves designing custom ROI and TCO models, leading executive presentations, and conducting customer discovery to address database challenges. The role also includes building the Value Engineering practice and providing feedback to the product team based on customer insights.

Benefits
  • Stock Options
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Professional Development Funds
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the technology stack used in the role
  • The role involves building a practice from the ground up, which may require significant initiative and adaptability
  • High visibility and impact role may lead to pressure in performance expectations
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