Staff Solution Sales Engineer

IBM

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

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As a Staff Solution Sales Engineer at Confluent in Irvine, California, 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 challenges. You will work closely with prospects to understand their business needs and architect tailored Confluent Cloud and on-premise deployments. This role requires expertise in Apache Kafka, cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, and proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in data engineering, distributed systems, and have experience working within the enterprise software space.

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Kafka Confluent Cloud Platforms APIs Data Integration CI/CD DevOps Practices Scalability Performance Tuning Security Best Practices

What you'll do

Analyze customer requirements to recommend Confluent solutions.
Design technical architectures for enterprise data streaming platforms.
Conduct product demonstrations and proof-of-concept projects.
Provide pre-sales technical support and answer complex questions.
Collaborate on sales strategies to close large deals effectively.

What we're looking for

Minimum 5 years of experience in enterprise software sales.
Proven track record in technical pre-sales and solution design.
Strong understanding of data streaming technologies and platforms.
Excellent communication skills for complex problem-solving with clients.
Experience working with cloud providers like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
CISSP, CISM, or other relevant security certifications preferred.

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