Sales Engineer

Avoca AI

$160K — $200K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in a sales engineering or pre-sales technical role in B2B SaaS.
  • Ability to lead technical discussions with enterprise customers in complex sales cycles.
  • Strong grasp of SaaS architectures, APIs, and integrations.
  • Skilled in explaining complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Proven credibility and customer-centric approach in high-stakes sales.
  • Experience managing multiple deals and stakeholders simultaneously.
  • Familiarity with AI-powered products and data-driven systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical presentations and customized demos for mid-market and enterprise clients.
  • Conduct structured technical discovery to identify customer needs and workflows.
  • Design and validate tailored solutions that fulfill specific client requirements.
  • Act as the primary technical liaison during pre-sales, collaborating with account executives.
  • Address complex product inquiries concerning architecture, scalability, and security.
  • Support trial and pilot efforts as necessary for client validation.
  • Consult on technical objections and optimal deployment strategies.
  • Work alongside internal teams to facilitate deal progression and share market insights.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Company-sponsored 401(k) through Vestwell.
  • Flexible PTO plus U.S. federal holidays.
  • Inclusive company-wide off-sites.
  • Daily in-office lunches provided.
  • Dinner covered for late working hours.
  • Commuter benefits and late-night rideshare options.
  • Standing desks and workspace accommodations available upon request.
  • Access to all necessary tools and software for role execution.
Full Job Description
About the Role

As a Sales Engineer, you'll act as the technical authority embedded directly in the sales process. You'll partner closely with Account Executives to support complex, high-stakes deals, bringing technical clarity, credibility, and confidence to customer conversations.

You'll work at the intersection of Sales, Product, Engineering, AI, and Customer Operations, helping prospects understand how Avoca fits into their technical and operational environment. This role supports both inbound and outbound motions and is critical to scaling sales-led growth while maintaining technical rigor and execution quality.

What You'll Do
  • Lead technical deep dives, tailored demos, and solution walkthroughs for mid-market and enterprise prospects.
  • Run structured technical discovery to understand customer systems, workflows, and integration needs.
  • Design and validate customer-specific solutions that meet technical, operational, and business requirements.
  • Serve as the primary technical owner in pre-sales, partnering closely with Account Executives on deal strategy.
  • Answer complex questions around product architecture, AI behavior, scalability, security, and implementation.
  • Support pilots, trials, and technical validation efforts as needed.
  • Address technical objections and advise on best-practice deployment and rollout strategies.
  • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, AI Enablement, RevOps, and customer teams to unblock deals and share field insights.
  • Ensure smooth handoffs from pre-sales to post-sales and contribute to pre-sales playbooks, demos, and technical messaging.


What You'll Bring
  • 4+ years of experience in a Sales Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Solutions Consultant, or similar pre-sales technical role in B2B SaaS
  • Comfortable leading technical conversations with mid-market and enterprise customers across complex sales cycles
  • Strong understanding of SaaS architectures, APIs, and integrations
  • Able to clearly explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Trusted, credible, and customer-oriented in high-stakes sales environments
  • Comfortable managing multiple deals and stakeholders simultaneously
  • Experience supporting enterprise or technically complex sales motions
  • Familiarity with AI-powered products, conversational AI platforms, or data-driven systems
  • Background in implementations, technical program management, customer onboarding, or post-sale handoffs
  • Familiarity with call center software, communications platforms, or CRM integrations


Who You Are
  • Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and comfortable operating in fast-moving, high-growth environments.
  • Thrives on owning processes end-to-end and balancing multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Autonomous, self-directed, and comfortable working with ambiguity.
  • A proactive and effective communicator.
  • You are collaborative, organized, and efficient.
  • Eager to work in person at our NYC office full time.


Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-sponsored 401(k) through Vestwell
  • Flexible PTO plus U.S. federal holidays
  • Company-wide off-sites
  • Daily in-office lunch through Parkday
  • Dinner covered when working late
  • Commuter benefits and late-night rideshare
  • Standing desks and workspace accommodations available on request
  • All core tools and software provided


Compensation: The expected base salary for this role is $160,000-$200,000 with final compensation based on experience, skills, and qualifications determined during the interview process. Avoca's total compensation package includes base salary, bonus, equity, and a comprehensive suite of benefits and perks. Our Recruiting team will share the full details as you progress through our hiring process.

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