Pulumi

Enterprise Account Executive - Bay Area

Pulumi$90K — $150K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of enterprise sales experience with a successful track record of exceeding quotas.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex sales cycles and foster engagement with executive stakeholders.
  • Skilled in articulating the business impact of complex technology to diverse audiences.
  • In-depth knowledge of modern sales methodologies (e.g., MEDDICC, Challenger) and pipeline management.
  • Experience selling SaaS, infrastructure software, DevOps, or open source tech.
  • Credibility with both developers and executive leadership for alignment and buy-in.
  • Strong communication skills with a focus on guiding customers through complex sales.
  • Customer-first mindset with a commitment to delivering value.

Responsibilities

  • Own and close complex enterprise deals, exceeding sales targets consistently.
  • Proactively build and manage a strong pipeline through engaging target accounts.
  • Conduct executive-level discussions to align Pulumi's solutions with client priorities.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to tailor solutions for maximum customer value.
  • Develop expertise in Pulumi's platform and competitive landscape for effective positioning.
  • Refine sales strategies and processes for continuous improvement and growth.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage with no cost to U.S. employees.
  • Unlimited PTO with a requirement of three weeks off annually and 13 holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching to support financial wellness.
  • 20 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents.
  • A fully remote work policy with a flexible work environment and stipends.
  • Annual learning and development budget for professional growth and learning.
  • Equity ownership for all employees to encourage ownership mentality.
  • Monthly wellness fund and quarterly happiness fund for team well-being.
Full Job Description
We're looking for a driven Enterprise Account Executive to help organizations adopt Pulumi's modern infrastructure platform-enabling teams to build, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure using the full power of software engineering.

Pulumi's go-to-market motion is anchored in a strong open-source, product-led growth (PLG) foundation, paired with meaningful investment in customer engagement and support. This combination creates a highly productive funnel and a more efficient path to pipeline generation and deal conversion.

As an Enterprise Account Executive, you will own the full sales cycle-from prospecting through close and expansion. You'll engage both new and existing customers, develop and progress opportunities, maintain accurate forecasts, and drive long-term account growth. We operate with a consultative sales approach: understanding customer challenges first, then aligning solutions to deliver measurable value. Your ability to connect technical capabilities to business outcomes will be key in helping customers realize the impact of Pulumi's platform.

Most importantly, at Pulumi you will be challenged, learn, teach, and collaborate with a fun team of people building an amazing culture together.

While Pulumi is headquartered in Seattle, WA., we are dedicated to being a remote first company. This role will be located remotely in the Bay Area, San Fransisco area.
In This Job You Will:
  • Own and close complex enterprise deals to consistently exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual bookings goals.
  • Proactively build and manage a robust pipeline by proactively engaging target accounts and converting high-quality inbound opportunities.
  • Lead executive-level conversations with CIOs, CTOs, and business leaders, uncovering critical initiatives and aligning our solutions to their strategic priorities.
  • Orchestrate cross-functional account teams-including Customer Engineering, Professional Services, Marketing and Product-to deliver tailored solutions and maximize customer value.
  • Develop deep expertise in our platform and competitive landscape to effectively position differentiated value in the market.
  • Drive continuous improvement by refining sales strategies, tools, and processes to accelerate growth
To Be Successful In This Role, You Have:
  • 6+ years of quota-carrying enterprise sales experience, consistently exceeding targets in competitive, fast-paced markets.
  • Proven ability to lead complex sales cycles, build business champions, and drive executive-level engagement.
  • Expertise in articulating the business value of complex technology solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Deep expertise in modern sales methodologies (e.g., MEDDICC, Challenger, SPIN) and a track record of disciplined, process-driven pipeline management.
  • Experience selling SaaS, infrastructure software, DevOps, or open source technologies.
  • Proven ability to establish credibility with both developers and executive leadership, driving alignment and buy-in across technical and business stakeholders.
  • Strong time and resource management skills with a structured, strategic approach to qualifying and closing opportunities.
  • Relentless drive to win: competitive, growth-oriented, and passionate about building business in a high-momentum market.
  • Effective communicator-written, verbal, and presentation-with attention to detail and a focus on leading customers toward next steps in complex sales cycles.
  • Customer-first mindset, with a commitment to long-term success and value creation for clients.
Compensation:
  • Base Salary Hiring Range: $90,000 - $150,000 (OTE Range: $180,000 - $300,000)
  • All full time employee offers at Pulumi include base salary, bonus or variable, equity and benefits (details below).
  • Sales Account Executive roles are also eligible for uncapped incentive pay, which can exceed 100% of the offered On Target Earnings (OTE) depending on quota attainment.


Benefits & Perks at Pulumi:

Healthcare Coverage:
We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance at no cost to U.S. employees. Internationally, we comply with local healthcare requirements and provide regionally appropriate coverage.

Time Off:
Our unlimited PTO policy encourages balance and rest - and we require employees to take at least three weeks off annually, plus 13 U.S. holidays.

401(k):
U.S. employees are eligible for a 401(k) plan with an employer match to support long-term financial wellness.

Parental Leave:
We provide 20 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents or primary caregivers, and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents or secondary caregivers.

Remote-First Culture:
Pulumi has been fully remote since 2020, with teammates across 20+ U.S. states and 12+ countries. We support flexible work with asynchronous collaboration and an annual "work from anywhere" stipend.

Professional Development:
Every employee receives an annual learning and development budget to support growth, learning, and career goals.

Equity Ownership:
We believe in acting like owners. All employees receive equity and are empowered to think big, move fast, and build the future of cloud together.

Additional Support:
We offer a monthly wellness fund to support mental and physical well-being, and a quarterly happiness fund for team connection.

About Pulumi

Pulumi is a software company that provides infrastructure as code solutions for cloud computing. The company's platform allows developers to write code in their preferred programming language and deploy it to any cloud provider. Pulumi's customers include startups, enterprises, and government agencies. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
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Size
100 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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