Viant

Sales Engineer

Viant$100K — $120K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of relevant experience in an Ad Tech role with strong client-facing skills
  • Deep expertise in digital advertising and ad tech, particularly full-funnel media solutions
  • 2+ years experience with DSPs, DMPs, CDPs, or clean rooms technology
  • Proficient in conducting product demos and presenting to diverse stakeholders
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities connecting insights to action
  • Self-starter with a drive to learn and adapt, able to navigate ambiguity

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary technical lead during the pre-sales cycle
  • Partner with Sales to uncover client objectives and technical requirements
  • Deliver insightful product demos highlighting Viant's capabilities
  • Lead deep technical discussions with client-side teams throughout the pre-sales
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new business solutions to market
  • Educate Sales teams on programmatic capabilities and emerging ad tech trends
  • Stay informed on industry trends and technologies to influence sales strategy

Benefits

  • Fully paid health insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Unlimited PTO
  • A focus on professional growth and employee well-being
Full Job Description
WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Sales Engineering role serves as a strategic technical partner in the pre-sales process, combining deep programmatic expertise with consultative client engagement. This role translates complex client business challenges into solutions, delivering compelling product demos and solution narratives that drive revenue growth and competitive differentiation.

You will partner closely with Sales to guide technical discovery and position Viant as a trusted partner to brands and agencies.
THE DAY-TO-DAY
  • Act as the primary technical lead throughout the pre-sales cycle - owning discovery, solution design, technical validation, and client-facing presentations
  • Partner with Sales to identify client objectives, uncover technical requirements, and architect programmatic solutions that align with business KPIs
  • Deliver compelling, insight-driven product demos that clearly articulate the value of Viant's DSP, Identity, Data, and Measurement capabilities
  • Lead technical deep dives with client-side programmatic, data, and analytics teams, serving as a trusted advisor to both technical and executive stakeholders
  • Partner cross-functionally to bring new business solutions to market, including Product, Marketing, Sales, etc.
  • Enable and educate Sales teams on programmatic capabilities, emerging ad tech trends, and competitive differentiation
  • Stay updated with industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to contribute to the company's product roadmap and sales strategy
GREAT TO HAVE
  • Strong client-facing skills with 4+ years of relevant experience in an Ad Tech role
  • Deep expertise in ad tech and digital advertising, with a strong understanding of full-funnel media and measurement solutions
  • 2+ years experience with Ad Tech platforms such as demand-side platforms (DSPs), data management platforms (DMPs), Customer Data Platform (CDP), and/or clean rooms technology
  • Proficient in conducting product demos and effectively presenting technical solutions to diverse senior stakeholders (both technical and non-technical)
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - able to connect insights to action and opportunity.
  • Self-starter mindset with the curiosity and drive to learn, adapt, and lead through ambiguity.
  • Ability to travel for client meetings, conferences, and industry events
LIFE AT VIANT

Investing in our employee's professional growth is important to us, but so is investing in their well-being. That's why Viant was voted one of the best places to work and some of our favorite employee benefits include fully paid health insurance, paid parental leave and unlimited PTO and more.

Base compensation range: $100,000 - $120,000

In accordance with California law, the range provided is Viant's reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. Final title and compensation for the position will be based on several factors including work experience and education.

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About Viant

Viant is a marketing consulting firm that provides data-driven solutions for brands and agencies. The company was founded in 1999 by Tim Vanderhook and Chris Vanderhook and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Viant's services include audience targeting, programmatic advertising, and measurement and analytics. The company has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America by Inc. Magazine and has won numerous awards for its work, including Cannes Lions and Effies.
Learn more about Viant
Size
100 employees
Market Cap
$228.7 million
Industry
Net Income
$13.1 million
Revenue
$160.7 million
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