Senior Pre-Sales Systems Engineer, Everpure Protect
Santa Clara County, CA - USA
Job Summary
Were in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here you lead with innovative thinking grow along with us and join the smartest team in the industry.
This type of workwork that changes the worldis what the tech industry was founded on. So if youre ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark come join us.
THE ROLE:
Are you passionate about driving innovation in the cyber resilience space Are you skilled in crafting technical solutions that exceed customer expectations If so we have an exciting opportunity for you! Everpure (formerly Pure Storage) a leader in the data storage and flash technology space is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Pre-Sales Systems Engineer within a Pod model for an emerging business positioned for high growth
As a Senior Pre-Sales Systems Engineer you will play a crucial role in understanding our customers unique challenges and tailoring solutions to meet their specific needs. Collaborating closely with the sales team you will act as a technical expert during the sales process helping to showcase the value of our products and services.
WHAT YOULL DO:
- Develop an exhaustive understanding of what drives a customers business and what motivates their decision making
- Delight customers and teammates with your technical leadership and domain expertise in Disaster Recovery and Cyber Resilience storage products and competitive offerings in the DR and Cyber Resilience product spaces
- Connect the dots from technology solutions inclusive of the Everpure portfolio and others from the ecosystem to measurable customer business outcomes
- Partner closely with account managers specialists and channel partners to create a seamless and holistic customer experience and strategy to drive revenue growth and net new business
- Take control of evaluations benchmarks and system configurations
- Build and deliver technical product and architecture presentations with vigor to customers and lock in the technical win with clients and prospective accounts
- Capture requirements and translate Customers business needs into innovative solutions to accelerate their growth and capacity
- Seek out and spur new opportunities for interoperability functional and performance testing/validation
- Promote mutual roadmap and planning exchanges
- Liaise with product and technical marketing to produce materials (i.e. whitepaper web presentations) that support overall alliance plans and objectives
- Stay current with the competition and ensure that materials accurately reflect the latest differentiated solution positioning
- Move with market trends and competitive landscape to promote thought leadership within our organization
- Lead by example living the Everpure Values: Persistence Creativity Teamwork Ownership and Customer-first
WHAT YOU BRING:
- Pre-sales experience is required
- 5 or more years of relevant experience mixed among technology design and communications required. Experience supporting the sales of enterprise software SaaS storage or cloud to enterprise accounts preferred
- Deep understanding of the architecture design and implementation of multi-tiered Cyber Resilience and Disaster Recovery solutions
- Prior experience in targeting new prospects and converting them into clients
- Contribute significant portions and/or lead responses to RFPs RFQs and RFIs
- Working knowledge of applications relevant for DR/Cyber Recovery including Active Directory DNS Layer 2/3 networking
- Working knowledge of VMware (vCenter ESX virtualized storage and networking)
- Working knowledge of AWS (EC2 EBS) Azure GCP containers k8s and microservices architectures a plus
- Strong focus on understanding how to speed up PoCs to move pipeline opportunities from validation to late-stage/deal close
- Curiosity and passion around technology and explaining and showing new technology platforms and concepts to customers
- Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
- Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
- Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been named Fortunes Best Workplaces in Technology Fortunes Best Workplaces in the Bay Area and certified as a Great Place to Work!
- Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.
And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance including flexible time off wellness resources and company-sponsored team events. Check out for more information.
ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:
Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this contact us at if youre invited to an interview.
OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:
Were forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isnt just accepted but embraced. Thats why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership.
Everpure is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression transgender status sexual stereotypes age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.
Join us and bring your best.
Bring your bold.
Pure and simple.
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About Company
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