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AvocaAvocaNew York, NY

Sales Engineer

The Sales Engineer leads technical discovery, demos, solution design, and validation for complex mid-market and enterprise SaaS deals. The role requires 4+ years in a pre-sales technical position, strong knowledge of SaaS architectures, APIs, integrations, and customer-facing communication skills.

160k – 200k/yr
On-site4+ YOESales Engineering

About the role

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Contribute to pre-sales playbooks, demos, and technical messaging.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in a Sales Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Solutions Consultant, or similar pre-sales technical role in B2B SaaS.
  • Experience leading technical conversations with mid-market and enterprise customers across complex sales cycles.
  • Strong understanding of SaaS architectures, APIs, and integrations.
  • Ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience supporting enterprise or technically complex sales motions.
  • Ability to manage multiple deals and stakeholders simultaneously.
  • 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.
  • Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, autonomous, organized, collaborative, and effective in fast-moving environments.
  • Willingness to work full-time in-office at the NYC location.

Benefits and Compensation

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Company-sponsored 401(k).
  • Flexible PTO and U.S. federal holidays.
  • Company-wide off-sites.
  • Daily in-office lunch, dinner when working late, commuter benefits, and late-night rideshare.
  • Standing desks and workspace accommodations available on request.
  • Core tools and software provided.
  • Base salary: $160,000–$200,000, with final compensation based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
  • Total compensation includes base salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.

Skills

SaaSAPIsIntegrationssolution designtechnical discoverytechnical demosAIConversational AICRMcall center softwareSalesforceSecurityScalabilityCustomer Onboardingrevops
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