Sevenai

Sr. Sales Engineer - Chicago

3mo ago
SeniorRemote
Sevenai

Sr. Sales Engineer - Chicago

3mo ago
SeniorRemotetechnical salescybersecurityaiproduct demonstrationcustomer engagement

Senior Sales Engineer role focused on technical leadership in cybersecurity and AI-powered platforms, collaborating across teams to drive customer engagement and product influence.

Responsibilities

  • Own and lead the technical sales discussions for high-value customer engagements.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior IT and security executives, deeply understanding their threat landscape and technology environment.
  • Design and deliver compelling technical demonstrations and POCs that highlight differentiated capabilities of the 7AI platform.
  • Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to translate customer feedback into product features and roadmap priorities.
  • Tailor solutions during Proof of Value to ensure long-term customer success
  • Mentor and guide junior Sales Engineers, contributing to team development and knowledge sharing.
  • Represent 7AI at industry conferences, panels, and partner events as a technical subject matter expert.
  • Drive continuous improvement of pre-sales processes, tools, and documentation to support scale.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity-focused Sales Engineering, Solutions Architecture, or similar customer-facing technical roles.
  • Demonstrated success in complex B2B enterprise sales, preferably in fast-paced startup environments.
  • Expert-level knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and modern threat landscapes.
  • Experience working with or evangelizing AI/ML technologies within the security domain.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to tailor complex technical topics to both engineering teams and executive stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership presence with a collaborative mindset and a drive to take ownership.
  • Proven record in scripting / engineering and customization / implementation

Other

  • 7AI is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer in Chicago to join our growing team as a key technical leader. This is a strategic role for a seasoned professional with deep cybersecurity expertise and a passion to learn and advocate for AI. As one of the first senior hires in our go-to-market team, you will play a critical role in shaping how we engage with customers, influence product direction, and scale our technical sales motion.
  • You will partner closely with Sales, Engineering, Product, and Customer Success teams to drive high-impact engagements with prospects and customers. You’ll lead technical discovery, design sophisticated solutions, and communicate the business value of our AI-powered cybersecurity platform to both technical and executive stakeholders.