Principal Solutions Engineer, Central

Wiz$196K — $217K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong technical background in IT, InfoSec, Cloud, and DevOps.
  • Experience in public cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Practical knowledge of the AppSec landscape and tools like SAST, DAST, and SBOMs.
  • Proficiency in high-level programming languages (Python, Go, Rust) and advanced shell scripting.
  • Experience with developer workflows using Git, CI/CD, Helm, and Terraform.
  • Expertise in Kubernetes and container environments.
  • Ability to present complex concepts to various audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary field expert in application and cloud-native security.
  • Collaborate with sales teams to showcase the value of the Wiz platform.
  • Guide SEs and prospects during POC with advanced use cases and troubleshooting.
  • Lead thought leadership sessions to share insights from customer engagements.
  • Support messaging and sales of Wiz platform capabilities to clients.

Benefits

  • Base salary plus bonus and equity opportunities.
  • Health and wellness benefits.
  • Flexible work environment.
  • Professional development and learning opportunities.
  • Work-life balance initiatives.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY

As a Principal Solutions Engineer you will work closely with Wiz's CTO, Field CTO, Customer Success, Product Management, and R&D organizations to maintain alignment and ensure coordinated efforts across the sales process.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING
  • Strong technical background with a solid understanding of core IT, InfoSec, Cloud, and DevOps concepts.
  • Proven skillset and experience with a career path focused on public cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Deep, practical knowledge of the AppSec landscape, including Application Security Posture Management (ASPM), SAST, DAST, SCA, and the operational use of SBOMs (SPDX/CycloneDX) and their practical use cases for vulnerability and license management.
  • Demonstrable proficiency in one or more high-level languages (e.g., Python, Go, Rust) and/or advanced shell scripting.
  • Experience and ability to code and understand developer workflows. Git, CI/CD, helm, terraform etc
  • SME level knowledge of Kubernetes and containers with the ability to architect and troubleshoot complex environments.
  • Exceptional ability to present complex technical concepts to a wide range of audiences-from deeply technical developer teams to executive-level (CISO, CTO) stakeholders.
  • Be passionate in regard to continuous self-improvement and learning to maintain technical leadership.


WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Serve as the company's top field expert in application and cloud-native security and provide technical and business-relevant feedback into Product Management based on field engagements to improve Wiz's position and value messaging to prospects and clients.
  • Collaborate with Wiz sales teams on strategic opportunities in demonstrating the business and technical value of the Wiz platform.
  • Assist SEs and prospects during the POC process with advanced use cases, installation/deployment, and troubleshooting.
  • Lead regular thought leadership sessions with the field teams sharing insights and approaches derived through customer engagement to improve our effectiveness in messaging and delivering value to prospective clients and existing customers.
  • Assist in messaging and selling Wiz platform capabilities to prospects and customers.


Compensation + Benefits

Compensation for this full-time position includes base salary + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is listed below.

US Base Pay Range

$196,000-$217,000 USD

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based, without the need for visa sponsorship. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

About Wiz

Wiz is a cybersecurity company that provides cloud security solutions to protect enterprise assets. The company's platform provides visibility into cloud infrastructure, detects misconfigurations, and provides remediation recommendations. Wiz was founded in 2020 by a group of former Microsoft executives and cybersecurity experts. The company has raised over $100 million in funding and has partnerships with major cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
Learn more about Wiz
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2020
NASDAQ

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