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AI Sales Engineer

Vectara
Location
US West Coast (Bay Area strongly preferred)
Posted
9 days ago
Department
Platform Engineering and ML
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of Sales Engineering experience in AI, ML, search, analytics, or data engineering
  • Experience selling technical products to AI, Data, or IT organizations within large enterprises
  • 2+ years of Professional Services or internal development experience in large enterprises
  • Experience with agentic AI development
  • Development experience with Python and/or Java
  • Experience developing apps that consume REST services
Nice to have
  • MS in a relevant field
  • Compelling storyteller with experience building product narratives
  • Ability to communicate complex technology concepts simply
What the job really is

As an AI Sales Engineer at Vectara, you will connect customers with the company's AI platform, aligning its capabilities with their business needs. Your role involves providing technical expertise, conducting demos, assisting with proof of concepts, and collaborating with both sales and professional services teams to ensure customer satisfaction throughout their journey. You will also maintain relationships with internal teams to relay customer feedback and help shape product development.

Benefits
  • 100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision for employees
  • Option of Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) plus paid sick time and holidays
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Supportive company culture that treats each team member with respect and empathy
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed, only mentions equity ownership as part of compensation
  • Role involves travel up to 20% of the time
  • Focus on customer-first orientation may require adaptability to customer needs
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