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Technical Sales Engineer

Elite Technology
Location
US - Remote
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Sales Engineering
Salary
$157,500-$175,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in a technical pre-sales, solutions architecture, or systems architecture role, ideally supporting enterprise SaaS sales
  • Experience answering deep technical questions from IT, security, and infrastructure stakeholders
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure (architecture, security, identity, networking)
  • Working knowledge of data fabric/data architecture concepts
  • Solid grounding in cloud security frameworks and compliance standards (ISO 27001, SOC 2)
Nice to have
  • Microsoft Azure certification preferred
  • Experience across a full platform/technical stack rather than a single narrow specialty
  • Experience translating deep technical concepts into language for non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong collaborator who improves the SE team rather than working in isolation
What the job really is

The Technical Sales Engineer at Elite will act as a key technical resource for the Sales Engineering team, addressing complex technical inquiries related to security, cloud infrastructure, and system integration during customer engagements. This role involves leading technical evaluations, responding to RFPs, and maintaining technical documentation while collaborating with various internal teams to ensure accurate and up-to-date information is available for client interactions.

Benefits
  • Competitive Compensation Package ($157,500-$175,000 base salary + variable component)
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage (Health, Dental, Vision)
  • Retirement Savings Plan with an Employer Contribution
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Time Off
  • Wellness Initiatives
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed beyond the range provided
  • Role requires significant technical expertise without owning the sales relationship
  • Travel requirement of 25-50% may not suit all candidates
  • Position is remote but requires flexibility across U.S. time zones
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