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Pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud
Sales Engineer I
Location
United States
Posted
87 days ago
Salary
$55.5K - $74.6K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Sales Engineer I
Samsara
Role Description As a Sales Engineer (SE) at Samsara, you’d be part of a diverse group of technically-minded folks working together to bring our unique connected operations technology to customers. Our daily customer engagements include conversations around: - Logistics/supply chain management - Fleet maintenance strategies - Global asset management - Machine control systems/diagnostics - System integration - Regulatory compliance A successful SE at Samsara will develop a thorough understanding of: - IoT hardware and sensors - Hands-on installation/deployment scenarios - Carrier networks - Cloud infrastructure - Third-party system integrations (via our open API) This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the Eastern Time-Zone within the US except Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island. Relocation expenses will not be provided for this role. Qualifications - BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline - Preferred 1+ years experience working with customers in a pre-sales or support capacity - Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences - Basic understanding of electronics and electrical systems - Well-versed in one of the following: cloud software, networking, automation and control systems - Experience tinkering with hardware gadgets, sensors, or vehicles is a plus Requirements - Assist the Global Sales Team with their technical inquiries and tasks by monitoring and maintaining an inbound question queue - Assist with technical trials across Samsara’s Sales Engineering team as necessary to convey the value of a Samsara solution within a prospect’s operation - Create software scripting solutions and integrations where appropriate to assist with technical proof of concepts - Be available for internal Q&A from Samsara account teams requesting technical assistance on behalf of their customers - Produce and manage digital content to assist with product learning, product adoption, hardware installation, and software configuration - Update and manage internal hardware and software lab infrastructure, both in office and remote kits - Coordinate and participate in new product testing activities - Gather and highlight industry-specific customer use cases for Samsara solutions by working with technical sales teams - Coordinate cross functional communication to ensure prospect success (RFP responses, Product Feature Request management, Customer Support triaging, etc.) Benefits - Annual OTE Salary: $55,454 — $74,560 USD - Above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) - Flexible, employee-led remote model - Professional development stipend - Comprehensive health and parental leave plans
Job Requirements
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline
- Preferred 1+ years experience working with customers in a pre-sales or support capacity
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Basic understanding of electronics and electrical systems
- Well-versed in one of the following: cloud software, networking, automation and control systems
- Experience tinkering with hardware gadgets, sensors, or vehicles is a plus
- Assist the Global Sales Team with their technical inquiries and tasks by monitoring and maintaining an inbound question queue
- Assist with technical trials across Samsara’s Sales Engineering team as necessary to convey the value of a Samsara solution within a prospect’s operation
- Create software scripting solutions and integrations where appropriate to assist with technical proof of concepts
- Be available for internal Q&A from Samsara account teams requesting technical assistance on behalf of their customers
- Produce and manage digital content to assist with product learning, product adoption, hardware installation, and software configuration
- Update and manage internal hardware and software lab infrastructure, both in office and remote kits
- Coordinate and participate in new product testing activities
- Gather and highlight industry-specific customer use cases for Samsara solutions by working with technical sales teams
- Coordinate cross functional communication to ensure prospect success (RFP responses, Product Feature Request management, Customer Support triaging, etc.)
Benefits
- Annual OTE Salary: $55,454 — $74,560 USD
- Above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles)
- Flexible, employee-led remote model
- Professional development stipend
- Comprehensive health and parental leave plans
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