Pre Sales Engineer - Singapore
Fortanix
(Computer and network security)
Remote (Asia Time Zone Permitted)
Negotiable
About Us:Fortanix is a dynamic start-up solving some of the world’s most demanding data protection challenges for companies and governments around the world. Our disruptive technology maintains data privacy across its entire lifecycle -- at rest, in motion, and in use across any enterprise IT infrastructure -- public cloud, on-premise, hybrid cloud, and SaaS.With key strategic partners like Microsoft, Intel, ServiceNow, and Snowflake, Fortanix customers like PayPal, Google & Adidas are reaping the benefits. Recognized by Gartner as a “Cool Vendor”, Fortanix is revolutionizing cyber security.Join the revolution!Why work with us?We're seeking passionate people to work with us to change the very idea of how people use cloud computing. We take pride in making Fortanix a great place to work. Coworkers recognize that great ideas can come from anyone, and everyone is encouraged to jump in, contribute, and ask questions.In tackling the hardest problems, we believe that working together will produce better solutions.Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Sales Engineer responsible for selling into new prospects as well as farming back into existing customers for high renewals and to keep customer satisfaction levels at all-time high. Successful candidates will have at least 7 years of experience as an enterprise sales engineer with infrastructure, cloud, or security vendors, and would be accountable for revenue goals driven by innovative technical programs and day-to-day customer-facing account-level activities. Ideal candidates also are driven by success, are highly energetic with strong hands-on skills, and embody the “can-do” attitude. This critical role will have close interactions primarily with Sales, and will extend to Product Management, Customer Success, Engineering, as well as external stakeholders such as customers and partners.Location: SingaporeRemote Option: Yes What you’ll do (Duties and Responsibilities): You will be part of the Fortanix Sales Engineering organization focused on the following outcomes:Drive revenue goals through close alignment to company’s revenue targets:Evangelize Fortanix products to prospects, customers and partners via presentations and demonstrationsWork closely with prospects early in the sales process to gain deep understanding of their technical requirements and propose how best to address them through the unique Fortanix solution / portfolioProvide technical leadership in the analysis, design and development of a fully integrated technology solution for prospects and existing customers based on their business challengesRespond to functional and technical requirements in RFIs/RFPsSuccessfully lead, manage and execute technical Proof-Of-Concepts (POCs), on-premises or via remotelyDeliver technical training and/or conduct technical workshops for prospects, customers and partnersUnderstand and document market feedback to guide new product enhancements / features:“Be the voice” of the customer to Fortanix internal stakeholders on technical enhancements / new featuresLiaise with Product Management, Customer Success, Engineering and Marketing to provider consultative technical expertise based on customer’s requirementsCustomer ServiceRespond to and liaise with Customer Success teams to manage any customer related technical issuesDiscover potential up-sell opportunities from new requirements / business challenges through regular feedback sessions with customers RequirementsWhat you’ll need (Basic Qualifications)Proven work experience of 7+ years as a Sales EngineerExperience selling and implementing Enterprise Software, Security Platforms, Cloud Platforms (IaaS/PaaS), or Virtual InfrastructureTrack record in selling into enterprises, including $1M+ deals and or selling to Global 500 / Financial Services companiesFamiliar with various operating systems (Windows/Linux)Familiar with at least one programming or scripting language (e.g. C/C++, Python, Perl, GoLang, Rust, Shell scripting)Domain expertise in IT Operations with one or more of the following systems:Virtualization (VMWare, Hyper-V, KVM)Cloud Service Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)Microservices (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)Databases (Oracle, MongoDB, MySQL, Microsoft SQL, DB2, Informix)Storage (NetApp, HDS, Dell/EMC)Backup and Recovery (COMMVAULT, Veritas, Cohesity, Rubrik)Ability to forge strong, long-lasting relationships with “technical champions”Ability to navigate, organize and analyze any sales-level obstacles using creative and adaptive techniquesExcellent written and oral communications skillsExcellent communication skills with peers and non-technical people.Comfortable in conducting technical and business presentations to small and larger groups of audienceComfortable conducting the business meetings with CxO level audienceComfortable working for a dynamic technical organization with a fast-growing customer basePrevious experience working for a dynamic and young organization is a plusExperience working with data security solutions is a plusExpertise in various “crypto” interfaces (PKCS#11, CAPI, CNG, JCE, KMIP, etc…) is highly regarded, but not mandatoryExperience or knowledge in Confidential Computing is highly regarded, but not mandatoryThe requirement to be a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.BenefitsMediclaim Insurance – Employees and their eligible dependents including dental coveragePersonal Accident InsuranceInternet Reimbursement