Staff Solution Sales Engineer

IBM

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Work type: On-site
Location: New York, NY
Posted: 10 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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As a Staff Solution Sales Engineer at Confluent in New York, you will join the high-performing sales team to drive technical engagements and support complex enterprise deals. Your primary responsibilities include designing scalable data streaming solutions, conducting deep-dive technical presentations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address customer needs. You will work closely with prospects to understand their business challenges and recommend Confluent’s platform for real-time data processing and integration. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in Apache Kafka and related technologies, along with strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Proficiency in Python or Java is essential, alongside excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts effectively.

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Kafka Confluent Cloud Platforms API Development Python Java SQL CI/CD Docker Kubernetes AWS Azure GCP PostgreSQL Messaging Systems Big Data Technologies

What you'll do

Analyze customer requirements to design and propose technical solutions.
Conduct product demonstrations to showcase Confluent's capabilities effectively.
Collaborate with sales teams to close deals by providing technical expertise.
Develop detailed technical documentation for proposed solutions and architectures.
Provide pre-sales support, including proof-of-concept development and testing.

What we're looking for

Minimum 5 years of experience in enterprise software sales or technical pre-sales.
Proven track record of selling complex data and analytics solutions to Fortune 1000 companies.
Strong understanding of cloud-based streaming data platforms and real-time data processing technologies.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Experience working with Confluent or similar Apache Kafka-based products is highly desirable.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field required.

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