Director of Sales Engineering

<h3><span style="font-size:13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Overview</span></span></span></h3><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>Director of Sales Engineering (DSE)</strong> is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategy, execution, and performance of the technical sales (pre-sales) organization. Acting as the bridge between product development and sales revenue, they ensure technical teams effectively demonstrate product value to close complex B2B deals.</span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">The ideal candidate has deep expertise in <b>Salesforce release management and CI/CD pipelines</b>, combined with experience scaling <b>global Sales Engineering organizations</b>. This role requires a strong point of view on <b>secure, compliant DevOps practices</b>—particularly for enterprise and regulated environments.</span></span></span><br> <div><hr align="left" size="2" width="100%"></div><h3><span style="font-size:13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Key Responsibilities</span></span></span></h3><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color:#000000;">Leadership & Strategy</span></b></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Build and lead a <b>world-class global Sales Engineering organization</b> across multiple regions.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Define and execute the <b>technical go-to-market strategy</b> centered on Salesforce DevSecOps, CI/CD, and secure release management.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Partner closely with Sales, Product, and Customer Success to drive revenue growth and customer expansion.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Act as a key executive stakeholder in strategic deals and company-wide initiatives.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><div><hr align="left" size="2" width="100%"></div><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color:#000000;">Technical Sales & Domain Leadership</span></b></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Serve as a subject matter authority on <b>Salesforce CI/CD, DevSecOps, and release governance</b>.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Guide customers in modernizing their Salesforce delivery processes using:</span></span></span></span><ul style="list-style-type:circle;"><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Automated CI/CD pipelines</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Version control and artifact management</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Test automation and quality gates</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Secure release orchestration</span></span></span></span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Lead technical strategy for complex enterprise deals, ensuring alignment with <b>security, compliance, and audit requirements</b>.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><div><hr align="left" size="2" width="100%"></div><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color:#000000;">AutoRABIT Positioning & Security Focus</span></b></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Evangelize the value of <b>end-to-end Salesforce DevSecOps platforms</b>, including:</span></span></span></span><ul style="list-style-type:circle;"><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Secure code scanning and vulnerability management</b></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Compliance enforcement (SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.)</b></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Audit-ready release processes and traceability</b></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>Role-based access controls and data protection</b></span></span></span></span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Position solutions as critical infrastructure for organizations operating in <b>highly regulated industries</b> (finance, healthcare, public sector).</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Partner with Product to influence roadmap around <b>security-first DevOps innovation</b>.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><div><hr align="left" size="2" width="100%"></div><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color:#000000;">Customer & Market Engagement</span></b></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Engage with CIOs, CISOs, and DevOps leaders to drive <b>digital transformation initiatives</b>.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Lead executive-level conversations around <b>risk reduction, compliance, and secure software delivery</b>.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Represent the company at industry events, thought leadership forums, and customer briefings.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><div><hr align="left" size="2" width="100%"></div><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color:#000000;">Operational Excellence</span></b></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Establish KPIs for team performance (win rates, technical close rates, deal velocity).</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Build scalable frameworks for <b>POCs, demos, and technical validation</b> with a focus on security and compliance use cases.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Drive continuous enablement in <b>Salesforce DevOps, CI/CD tooling, and security best practices</b>.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><div><hr align="left" size="2" width="100%"></div><h3><span style="font-size:13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Required Qualifications</span></span></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>10+ years</b> in Sales Engineering or Solutions Engineering within enterprise SaaS.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b>5+ years leading global teams</b>, including second-line leadership experience.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Deep expertise in <b>Salesforce platform architecture</b> and ecosystem.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Strong hands-on experience with <b>Salesforce CI/CD and DevOps</b>, including:</span></span></span></span><ul style="list-style-type:circle;"><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Git-based version control</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Salesforce DX (SFDX)</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Automated testing and deployment pipelines</span></span></span></span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Proven ability to sell and support <b>complex enterprise solutions with security and compliance requirements</b>.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Experience engaging with <b>technical and executive stakeholders</b>, including CIO/CISO-level.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><div><hr align="left" size="2" width="100%"></div><h3><span style="font-size:13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Preferred Qualifications</span></span></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Direct experience with <b>AutoRABIT or similar Salesforce DevSecOps platforms</b> (Copado, Gearset, etc.).</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Background in <b>DevSecOps, application security, or compliance-driven environments</b>.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Experience selling into <b>regulated industries</b> (financial services, healthcare, government).</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Familiarity with <b>secure SDLC practices and governance frameworks</b>.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><div><hr align="left" size="2" width="100%"></div><h3><span style="font-size:13.5pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Key Competencies</span></span></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Deep technical credibility in <b>DevSecOps and Salesforce ecosystems</b></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Executive presence with the ability to influence C-level stakeholders</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Global leadership and organizational scaling</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Strong understanding of <b>risk, compliance, and security in software delivery</b></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Customer-first mindset with a focus on measurable business outcomes</span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong>Salary for this role is $200,000 - $220,000 depending on experience plus bonus.</strong></span></span></span></span><br><strong>Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder (permanent resident) living inside the United States to qualify for this role.</strong><br><strong> <br>This is a fully remote role some travel.</strong>

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