Sales Engineer

Description

Remote - based in the US.

About EngFlow

At EngFlow , we help developers save time by accelerating software builds and tests. Our cloud-based, distributed service optimizes developer workflows through remote execution and caching, improving efficiency, productivity, and product quality.

Backed by top investors, EngFlow is redefining how companies build software and ship well-tested products. Our solutions speed up builds by a factor of 10 or more, while our observability platform provides actionable insights for optimization. Founded by key contributors to Bazel, we build tools that empower engineering teams—from startups to Fortune 500 companies—to enhance developer velocity and improve build performance.

Learn more about our mission, culture, and team: EngFlow | Video

As a Sales Engineer at EngFlow, you’ll play a pivotal role at the intersection of sales and engineering , helping to drive business development and sales growth. You’ll provide technical expertise on Build and Remote Execution to our prospects and customers, enabling them to solve complex challenges with EngFlow’s cutting-edge tools. This is a high-impact, client-facing role that requires a deep understanding of build systems, cloud technologies, and development processes.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Serve as the technical domain expert on Build Solutions (e.g., Bazel, Chromium) for the sales team and key client relationships.
• Customer Success: Configure, install, and support EngFlow products, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure our solutions meet client needs.
• Articulate Technology: Clearly communicate EngFlow’s technology and value proposition to both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels (executive, business, engineering).
• Pre-Sales Support: Lead technical discovery, provide architectural guidance, and support sales campaigns by building strong client relationships.
• Expert Guidance: Offer expertise in Bazel, Build Systems, distributed systems, cloud (AWS/GCP), DevOps, and IT operations to support clients and prospects.
• Customer Success: Foster an environment focused on strategic customer success and feedback to shape product development.
• Sales Outreach: Engage with potential customers via LinkedIn, Bazel Slack, GitHub, emails, etc., to generate new sales opportunities.
• Prototyping & Tools: Develop prototypes and tools to assist in lead generation and broaden the addressable market.
• Learn from the Experts: Work alongside the engineers who created Bazel and contribute to open-source development.
• Build Relationships: Engage with large enterprise customers and build relationships with engineers working with Bazel.
• Contribute to the Community: Contribute to Bazel and other open-source projects, advancing EngFlow’s platform, which powers hundreds of companies like Snap, Fivetran, and Brave.

Requirements

• Hands-on Bazel Experience: Practical experience working with Bazel.
• Sales Engineering Experience: 4+ years in technical pre-sales or sales engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience (practitioners are welcome).
• Software Development Proficiency: Strong development skills and understanding of programming concepts.
• Presentation Skills: Excellent presentation and communication abilities, especially in technical environments.
• Business & Technical Alignment: Ability to link business value to technical solutions.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in Bazel, Build Technologies, Caching, Remote Execution, DevOps, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), and scheduling platforms.
• Enterprise Experience: Experience implementing software solutions for large, dynamic enterprises.
• Collaborative Team Player: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, focusing on providing an exceptional customer experience.
• Travel: Willingness to travel domestically and occasionally internationally.

Benefits

• Package includes base+salary. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits, 401k/pension, parental leave and generous vacation. The team is fully remote but we enjoy meeting together several times a year at exciting destinations throughout the world. We value getting the work done and having fun while doing it, and have done numerous fun team events such as chocolate, whisky, and tea tastings, monthly team games, escape the room, and other fun events.