Principal Field Engineer EMEA

Cognite; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading digitalization company based in Cologne is seeking a Mid-Senior level professional to act as a technical liaison for clients. This role will focus on solution architecture and data integration, requiring strong communication skills and a background in enterprise SaaS. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in Python. Ideal for candidates wanting to drive value in industrial digital transformation. Full-time position offered.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in solution architecture, ideally in enterprise SaaS.
• Experience in Python programming.
• Strong client-facing skills and ability to co-create solutions.

Aufgaben

• Act as a technical liaison to key clients, ensuring alignment on solutions.
• Educate clients on Cognite Data Fusion® support successful adoption.
• Mentor other field engineers and share technical expertise.

Kenntnisse

Solution architecture

Technical pre-sales

Client engagement

Data integration

Python

Strong communication skills

Field feedback

Ausbildung

5+ years in relevant roles

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Jobbeschreibung

Cognite Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Cognite operates at the forefront of industrial digitalization, building AI and data solutions that solve some of the world’s hardest, highest-impact problems. With unmatched industrial heritage and a comprehensive suite of AI capabilities, including low‑code AI agents, Cognite accelerates the digital transformation to drive operational improvements. Our moonshot is bold: unlock $100 B in customer value by 2035 and redefine how global industry works.

What Cognite is relentless to achieve

We thrive in challenges. We challenge assumptions. We execute with speed and ownership. If you view obstacles as signals to step forward— not step back—you’ll feel at home here. Join us in this venture where AI and data meet ingenuity, and together we forge the path to a smarter, more connected industrial future.

How you’ll demonstrate Ownership

• Act as a technical liaison to key clients, establishing trusted relationships and ensuring alignment on solutions, integration architectures, and technical roadmaps.
• Collaborate closely with Account Executives and Sales teams to identify and prioritize client opportunities that drive mutual business value.
• Develop scalable, repeatable solutions adapted to specific client requirements in collaboration with internal technical teams.

Client Engagement and Solution Development

• Act as a technical liaison to key clients, establishing trusted relationships and ensuring alignment on solutions, integration architectures, and technical roadmaps.
• Collaborate closely with Account Executives and Sales teams to identify and prioritize client opportunities that drive mutual business value.
• Develop scalable, repeatable solutions adapted to specific client requirements in collaboration with internal technical teams.

Client Education and Technical Representation

• Educate clients on Cognite Data Fusion® and related offerings to support successful adoption, solution integration, and value realization.
• Develop client‑focused demos, reference architectures, and solution accelerators utilized by Cognite teams and customers.
• Represent Cognite in client meetings, workshops, and technical briefings, demonstrating technical expertise and building client confidence.

Internal Collaboration and Product Alignment

• Act as a bridge between clients and Cognite’s Product organization, translating client feedback and needs into clear, actionable product requirements.
• Ensure client‑integrated solutions are technically feasible, scalable, and aligned with Cognite’s broader product strategy.
• Provide continuous technical feedback and market insights from client interactions to inform product development and enhance competitive positioning.

Sales and Field Engineering Enablement

• Partner with field engineering and sales teams to provide technical support on client opportunities, including technical account strategy, solution architecture, and use‑case development.
• Serve as a technical escalation point for complex client engagements, offering guidance and assistance to the broader sales organization.
• Organize and manage client workshops and technical meetings, ensuring high-quality execution and alignment with client objectives.

Technical Leadership and Best Practices

• Develop and promote best practices, frameworks, and reference architectures to strengthen Cognite’s position as a leader in client‑focused industrial solutions.
• Mentor other field engineers, sharing technical expertise and best practices related to client engagement and solution development.
• Share insights and learnings from client interactions to enhance team effectiveness and responsiveness to market demands.

Impact you bring to Cognite

• Expertise in industrial data, OT/IT convergence, and data integration patterns, with the ability to design scalable architectures that connect operational and enterprise systems.
• Knowledge of services and architectures provided by hyper‑scalers such as Azure, AWS and GCP.
• Strong client‑facing skills, with experience building trusted relationships with technology partners, enterprise clients, and internal stakeholders to co‑create solutions and drive joint opportunities.
• Good understanding of data platforms, APIs, and integration methods, including data pipelines, storage, security, and governance—particularly in cloud and hybrid environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical validations and solution accelerators that showcase the value of complex integrated solutions to partners and customers.
• Experience working closely with product and engineering teams, providing field feedback to shape product development and align solutions with customer and partner needs.
• Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value for diverse audiences including executives, partners, and technical teams.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience (5+ years) in solution architecture, field engineering, or technical pre‑sales roles, ideally in enterprise SaaS, cloud platforms, or industrial software.
• Experience in Python.

Preferred Experience

• Education or experience in the energy space, e.g., petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, control system engineering.

Equal Opportunity

Cognite is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment at work and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive the same level of consideration for employment.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Industries: Construction, Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting