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Director of Sales Engineering

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200000.00 - 220000.00 USD / Year

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About Firebolt: Firebolt is the Analytical Database designed to handle the speed, scale, and flexibility of AI applications. By delivering ultra-low latency, high concurrency, multi-dimensional elasticity, and unmatched performance, Firebolt empowers organizations to build data-intensive AI products that operate at scale. With over $270M in funding, a world-class engineering team, and experienced leadership, Firebolt is uniquely positioned to redefine AI data infrastructure and help businesses unlock the full potential of their data. About the Role: We are looking for a Director of Sales Engineering to lead and scale Firebolt’s global Sales Engineering function. This role owns the technical pre-sales motion end-to-end and partners closely with Sales, Engineering, and Product leadership to drive enterprise adoption. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can operate at the executive level while still rolling up their sleeves in complex deals. You will lead a team of 5–6 Sales Engineers globally, set technical sales strategy, and ensure Firebolt consistently wins highly technical evaluations.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead, coach, and scale a high-performing global Sales Engineering team (currently 5–6)
  • Own the technical pre-sales lifecycle, including discovery, architecture, demos, POCs, and evaluations
  • Partner closely with Sales leadership on account strategy, deal qualification, and execution
  • Serve as an executive technical voice with customers, especially in complex or strategic deals
  • Act as a tight feedback loop between customers, Product, and Engineering to influence roadmap
  • Define best practices for technical selling, enablement, and SE hiring as the team scales
  • Support GTM expansion across regions while maintaining a high technical bar and consistent customer experience

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of experience in Sales Engineering, Solutions Engineering, or Technical Pre-Sales
  • Prior experience leading and scaling Sales Engineering teams
  • Strong background selling highly technical products (data platforms, databases, analytics, infrastructure, cloud, or adjacent technologies)
  • Comfortable engaging with senior technical buyers (VP Engineering, CTO, Head of Data, etc.)
  • Ability to translate deep technical concepts into clear business value
  • Proven track record of influencing large, complex enterprise deals
  • Experience working cross-functionally with Product and Engineering teams
  • Experience selling data infrastructure, analytics platforms, or database technologies
  • Exposure to AI, real-time analytics, or large-scale distributed systems
  • Experience supporting global or multi-region GTM teams
What we offer:
  • 4 weeks PTO
  • 12 paid holidays per year
  • 9 sick days
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • FSA Plan
  • 401k Plan
  • Eligibility to enroll in additional optional insurances
  • Bereavement, Parental, Disability and Medical Leave
  • Stock Options
  • Internet Reimbursement

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Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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