Job DescriptionIn this role, you will leverage your technical expertise to find the best-fit solutions for prospects to support the long-term success of the customer. Collaborating with sales partners, you'll facilitate product adoption and account growth with a winning mindset for Akamai and our customers.
As a Solutions Engineer II, you will be responsible for:
- Creating sales opportunities by managing the pre-sales technical process and demonstrating Akamai's technology to customers.
- Managing the technical proposal process and ensuring all technical information and recommendations addressing customer requirements are accurate.
- Tracking account activity for business analysis and reporting, designing technical solutions to meet our customer's needs.
- Leading sales activities such as Technical Demos and Proof of Concepts (POC's).
- Maximizing customer satisfaction based on the customer's needs and business requirements.
Do what you loveTo be successful in this role you will:
- Have 5yrs of experience and a Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or another related field
- Have experience working in a customer-facing or consulting role in technical presales/sales engineering/post-sales.
- Demonstrate understanding of the internet, including but not limited to technologies like TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP(S), APIs etc.
- Have experience or an interest in working with DevOps, Media or Internet Security
- Have excellent written, verbal and presentation skills including communicating complex technical content to a range of audiences.
- Be a team player, able to collaborate, prioritize, and solve problems in a fast changing environment
Work in a way that works for youFlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.
Working for youAt Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:
- Your health
- Your finances
- Your family
- Your time at work
- Your time pursuing other endeavors
Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.
CompensationAkamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $91,600 - $190,400/year; a candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.
