Google Pre-Sales Engineer

Sanborn Map Company

Job Location:

Colorado Springs, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT US

Founded in 1866 The Sanborn Map Company (Sanborn) is one of the oldest continuously operating mapping and geospatial information technology companies in the US. Our work is highly visual and our mapped data and applications are an essential part of todays information economy. We serve many industries and government departments and need to communicate effectively with them about our wide range of products and services. We remain at the forefront of the GIS and photogrammetry industry by offering high quality technologically superior products and services backed by the industrys most experienced staff. We are looking for a talented individual to fill this role working in a collaborative environment ready to innovate workflow.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a Pre-Sales Solutions Engineer to support our Spatial Intelligence sales organization as a trusted technical advisor solution architect and partner-facing expert for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Google Maps Platform solutions. The candidate will collaborate with new and existing high-value clients to document and comprehend use case requirements devising custom solutions which leverage the full capabilities of Sanborn Geospatial and partner solutions. This role is sales-aligned and revenue-focused operating within a Google Partner / Reseller motion. The Solutions Engineer will work closely with Account Executives Google partner teams and customers to drive solution adoption accelerate deal cycles and articulate differentiated business value using cloud and geospatial technologies. The ideal candidate understands how to co-sell with Google position partner-led solutions and translate technical capabilities into commercial outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Commercial Pre-Sales Support

Partner with Account Executives to support the full commercial sales lifecycle: discovery qualification solution design demonstrations proposals and technical close.
Act as a trusted technical advisor to commercial and government customers across industries supporting new logo acquisition expansion and upsell opportunities.
Align technical solutions to customer business drivers such as revenue growth operational efficiency customer experience and scalability.
Sell solutions and provide technical expertise to current customers and new business opportunities.
Maintain KPIs customer forecasting provide marketing support as our technical SME.

Google Partner & Co-Sell Alignment

Support Google Cloud and Google Maps Platform co-sell motions including joint customer calls solution workshops and partner-led demos.
Articulate partner value alongside Googleclearly positioning services IP and managed offerings in addition to Google technologies.
Stay current on Google partner programs solution playbooks pricing models and incentives that impact deal strategy.

Solution Architecture & Design

Design scalable secure and cost-optimized solutions leveraging Google Cloud Platform including:
- Compute storage networking IAM and security services
- Data analytics and application services as required by customer use cases
Design commercial solutions using Google Maps Platform APIs including
- Mapping routing geocoding place intelligence
- Location-based analytics visualization logistics mobility and asset intelligence
Ensure solutions align with Google best practices while supporting partner differentiation.

Demonstrations & Proofs of Concept

Develop and deliver compelling product demonstrations that clearly connect technical capabilities to commercial value.
Support proofs of concept (POCs) and pilot implementations to validate solutions and accelerate customer decision-making.

Proposals RFPs & Deal Support

Contribute technical content for proposals SOWs and RFP/RFI responses in commercial sales motions.
Support pricing discussions with technical assumptions usage drivers and architectural considerations.
Work closely with delivery teams to ensure feasibility risk alignment and smooth transition from pre-sales to implementation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in customer-facing environments and experience collaborating directly with Google field teams or technology partners.
Working knowledge of Google Maps Platform APIs and location-based solution design.
Strong understanding of cloud architecture fundamentals:
- Compute storage networking security identity and API-driven systems
Ability to translate technical concepts into business and commercial outcomes.
Excellent customer-facing communication presentation and collaboration skills.
Experience working in a partner-led or reseller model strongly preferred.
Experience supporting commercial ISVs SaaS providers or enterprise customers.
Familiarity with consumption-based pricing models and usage forecasting (especially for Maps and Cloud APIs).

CERTIFICATIONS

Google Cloud certifications (Associate or Professional levels).

EDUCATION:

Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE:

7 years of experience in pre-sales solutions engineering or technical consulting roles supporting commercial customers.

Salary Range: 110K - 135K annual

Applicant must live in the U.S. and be authorized to work in the U.S.

Sanborn offers a comprehensive health and wellness program which includes medical dental vision 401k holiday PTO EAP disability and life insurance benefits.

TO APPLY: Visit our website: under the Careers menu option to apply. We are accepting applications for this position until May 31 2026. Sanborn is a Veteran/Disability Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience:

ABOUT USFounded in 1866 The Sanborn Map Company (Sanborn) is one of the oldest continuously operating mapping and geospatial information technology companies in the US. Our work is highly visual and our mapped data and applications are an essential part of todays information economy. We serve many i...