Chainguard provides trusted open source artifacts for every layer of your modern software stack—containers, language libraries, and VM images. Backed by General Catalyst, Kleiner Perkins and Lightspeed.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Corporate Sales Engineer to join our team. This role is integral to our sales efforts, especially focusing on startup and midmarket prospects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical sales with proven expertise in deploying advanced sales frameworks and a deep understanding of cloud and container technologies. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Proven experience (2+ years) as a Sales Engineer, Pre-Sales Engineer, or in a similar technical sales role, preferably with a focus on startup and midmarket clients
- Solid understanding and experience with sales methodologies such as MEDDPICC
- Technical expertise in container technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, and serverless solutions
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and familiarity with cloud and containers security
- Previous experience in a startup environment, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to thrive under pressure
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively negotiate and build rapport with clients
More about this role
Chainguard is the trusted source for open source. By delivering hardened, secure, and production-ready builds of all the open source software engineers and AI agents rely on, Chainguard helps organizations build faster, stay compliant, and eliminate risk.
Our customers include Fortune 500 enterprises and global industry leaders, including Anduril, Canva, Fortinet, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, OpenAI, Snap Inc., and Snowflake.
Chainguard is venture-backed by leading investors, including Amplify, IVP, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Mantis VC, Redpoint Ventures, Sequoia Capital, and Spark Capital.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Corporate Sales Engineer to join our team. This role is integral to our sales efforts, especially focusing on startup and midmarket prospects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical sales with proven expertise in deploying advanced sales frameworks and a deep understanding of cloud and container technologies. As a trusted advisor, you will provide high-level technical guidance and support to our customers, helping to solve complex technical challenges and driving success in a fast-paced startup environment.
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