Intercom

Solutions Engineer

Intercom$190K — $227K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years experience in technical pre-sales roles with C-Level relationships
  • Strong technical expertise in conducting discovery and delivering presentations
  • Ability to independently solve problems and work collaboratively
  • Must possess great time management skills in fast-paced environments
  • Capable of articulating value propositions clearly throughout sales cycles
  • Experience with POCs, RFPs, and addressing security inquiries
  • Excellent communication skills, showing empathy and curiosity

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical discovery to understand customer needs
  • Deliver a strong pre-sales experience, showcasing Fin's value
  • Conduct value-based solution reviews and technical sessions
  • Design and implement customized Proof of Concepts (POCs) for clients
  • Serve as the primary contact for RFPs and security-related inquiries
  • Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to gather customer insights
  • Foster customer trust through empathetic and curious problem-solving
  • Drive continuous process improvement in Solutions Engineering

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs
  • Support for family-related needs
  • Flexible time-off policies for better work-life balance
  • Financial future planning resources
  • Hybrid working environment promoting collaboration and flexibility
Full Job Description
What's the opportunity?

Fin is looking for an exceptional Solutions Engineer to join our vibrant Customer Solutions Team. In this role, you'll engage directly with our customers as their trusted advisor, playing a pivotal part in defining and demonstrating value across the entire sales cycle. With a natural curiosity, independent thinking, and strong problem-solving skills, you'll partner closely with Product, R&D, and Engineering to ensure our customers' needs and insights are at the core of our AI powered solutions.
What will I be doing?
  • Lead technical discovery to identify and address our customers' needs
  • Deliver an exceptional pre-sales experience by articulating Fin's value and technical expertise
  • Conduct impactful, value-based solution reviews and in-depth technical sessions
  • Design and lead tailored Proof of Concepts (POCs) that showcase Fin's capabilities
  • Serve as the primary resource for RFPs and customer security questions, utilizing standardized materials and escalating complex issues
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and Engineering to represent the customer voice, gathering feedback and insights for product planning
  • Build trust with customers by approaching challenges with empathy and curiosity
  • Continuously improve processes and contribute to building a best-in-class Solutions Engineering playbook at Fin
  • Commit to customer success, ensuring lasting value and proactively addressing challenges
What skills do I need?
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a technical pre-sales role, managing C-Level technical and business relationships
  • Strong technical acumen with experience in conducting technical discovery and delivering high-impact value presentations.
  • Ability to solve problems independently while thriving in collaborative team environments
  • Proven time management skills in a dynamic team environment
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly identify and communicate the value proposition throughout the sales cycle.
  • Leverage your skills in translating complex business challenges into tailored Fin solutions, effectively communicating with both technical and non-technical audiences to drive understanding and impact.
  • Experience working closely with product and engineering teams to communicate customer feedback and influence product direction.
  • Familiarity with managing POCs, RFPs, and addressing complex security questions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for leading with empathy and curiosity
  • Ability to challenge the status quo and continuously improve Solutions Engineering processes and playbooks
  • Bring an open mind, be a collaborative colleague with a commitment to go above and beyond to drive the success of your team and the company
  • Willing and able to travel occasionally

*Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.

The OTE salary range for candidates within the San Francisco Bay Area is $190,800-$227,900 Actual base pay will depend on a variety of factors such as education, skills, experience, location, etc. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All regular employees may also be eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

#LI-Hybrid

At Fin, we want to give people what they need to do the best work of their careers. Our benefits and programs are designed to support your health and wellbeing, your family, your time away from work, and your financial future. Offerings vary by location in line with local practices and requirements.

Learn more about working at Fin and the benefits we offer at fin.ai/careers.

Policies

Fin has a hybrid working policy. We believe that working in person helps us stay connected, collaborate easier and create a great culture while still providing flexibility to work from home. We expect employees to be in the office at least three days per week.

We have a radically open and accepting culture at Fin. We avoid spending time on divisive subjects to foster a safe and cohesive work environment for everyone. As an organization, our policy is to not advocate on behalf of the company or our employees on any social or political topics out of our internal or external communications. We respect personal opinion and expression on these topics on personal social platforms on personal time, and do not challenge or confront anyone for their views on non-work related topics. Our goal is to focus on doing incredible work to achieve our goals and unite the company through our core values.

About Intercom

Intercom is a customer messaging platform that enables targeted communication with customers on your website, inside your web and mobile apps, and by email. Intercom's products include a live chat system, a customer data platform, and a suite of messaging tools that enable businesses to communicate with their customers in a personalized way. Intercom was founded in 2011 by Eoghan McCabe, Des Traynor, Ciaran Lee, and David Barrett. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and has additional offices in Dublin, London, Chicago, and Sydney.
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