Staff Solutions Engineer (Sales Engineer)

USD 224,000-308,000 per year
SENIOR
✅ Remote

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences

Security @ 4 AI @ 4

Details

Our Purpose

At SentinelOne, we are driven by a clear purpose: to give the advantage to those who secure our future. As AI reshapes how organizations build, operate, and innovate, the responsibility to protect them becomes more critical than ever.

About Us

SentinelOne is at the intersection of AI and security, building an AI-native platform that unifies protection across endpoint, cloud, identity, data, and AI systems to deliver autonomous detection and response. The company combines real-time analytics, intelligent automation, and a unified data foundation to reduce noise and simplify complexity.

Role overview

As a Staff Solutions Engineer (Sales Engineer) you will work with prospects and customers to align their goals and requirements with SentinelOne offerings. The role focuses on endpoint security (prevention, EDR, and threat hunting) and is a security pre-sales position that supports sales initiatives, leads technical engagements, and accelerates customer adoption.

Responsibilities

  • Work with sales partner(s) to develop territory and account strategies and campaigns
  • Understand customer requirements related to security architectures across data center, cloud, and enterprise environments
  • Track and document aspects of the sales cycle that are the responsibility of the Sales Engineer
  • Lead proof-of-concept / value engagements
  • Prepare and lead technical presentations and demonstrations for executives and technical audiences
  • Secure orders, guarantee product standards and assure product delivery
  • Recommend product improvements and explain cost-effectiveness to customers
  • Provide 1st-level technical support throughout the sales cycle and initially support customers through implementation
  • Actively participate within the broader technical team to share experience and best practices

Requirements

  • 7+ years’ experience in cybersecurity, preferably in endpoint cyber defense
  • Demonstrable experience in objection handling and positioning against competitive technologies
  • Experience speaking to both small and large audiences and leading technical/business presentations
  • Proven track record selling to mid- to large customers
  • Basic knowledge of hacking and exploitation tools and methodologies, detection evasion techniques, notable malware, and anti-malware solutions
  • Willingness to travel up to 50%
  • Experience in computer forensics, security architecture, penetration/red teaming, or incident response is a plus

Compensation

This U.S. role has a base pay range plus commissions. The range posted here is the on-target earnings (OTE) for this position, inclusive of base salary and commissions:

  • On Target Earnings: $224,000—$308,000 USD

Benefits

  • Equity: Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Time off: Flexible time off, paid company holidays, paid sick time, gender-neutral parental leave, grandparent leave
  • Insurance & financial: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, FSAs, voluntary benefits
  • Work perks & flexibility: Home office allowance, mobile phone reimbursement
  • Wellness & family: Wellness coach, gym reimbursement, fertility coverage, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement

Additional Information

  • SentinelOne participates in the E-Verify Program for all U.S.-based roles
  • The position is U.S.-based; specific location will be determined based on candidate location