Staff Solution Sales Engineer

IBM

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Work type: On-site
Location: Austin, TX
Posted: 10 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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As a Staff Solution Sales Engineer at Confluent in Austin, Texas, you will join the high-performing sales team to drive technical engagements and solution selling for complex enterprise customers. Your primary responsibilities include designing scalable data streaming architectures using Apache Kafka, conducting deep-dive technical presentations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address customer challenges. You will leverage your expertise in cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, along with proficiency in Java, Python, and SQL, to build innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of large-scale enterprises. This role demands a strong understanding of data streaming technologies and the ability to navigate complex business environments to deliver impactful results for Confluent’s clients.

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Kafka Confluent AWS Azure GCP Docker Kubernetes CI/CD Python Java SQL PostgreSQL MongoDB Git Jira Terraform Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Analyze customer needs and design tailored solutions using Confluent products.
Conduct technical presentations and demonstrations to showcase product capabilities.
Collaborate with sales teams to close deals by addressing complex technical issues.
Provide pre-sales support including proof-of-concept development and POC management.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, competitor offerings, and technology advancements.

What we're looking for

Minimum 5 years of experience in enterprise software sales or technical pre-sales.
Proven track record of closing deals in the data integration and streaming platform space.
Strong understanding of cloud technologies and their application in business solutions.
Excellent communication skills to articulate complex technology concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers at enterprise clients.

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