(Senior) Solutions Engineer DE (d/f/m)

Personio; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary package

Equity

28 days vacation

Impact Day

Family leave support

Remote-friendly

Zusammenfassung

Personio is seeking a Solution Engineer based in Germany, ideally Munich or Berlin. You will partner with the Germany sales team, aligning solutions with customer needs, and supporting strategic opportunities.

You’ll coordinate with Product, Eng, and Customer Success on technical topics and ROI/TCO analyses. You’ll be the product expert, shaping demonstrations, technical landscapes, and value messaging while engaging with privacy and compliance.

Qualifikationen

• 3–5+ years of experience in Solutions Engineering or similar
• Strong technical background in SaaS, IT infra, security protocols
• Fluent German and English, customer-focused and data-driven

Aufgaben

• Be the primary contact for the Germany sales team
• Support account/opportunity strategy and commercial positioning
• Collaborate with account executives to determine technical requirements and scope
• Own product positioning, use cases, and ROI/TCO discussions
• Create commercial proposals and executive presentations with business value
• Travel to customers as needed (10–20%)

Kenntnisse

Solutions Engineering

SaaS

IT security

German language

English language

Jobbeschreibung

Personio's intelligent HR platform helps small and medium-sized organizations unlock the power of people by making complicated, time-consuming tasks simple and efficient. Our team of 1,500 Personios is building user-friendly products that delight our 15,000+ customers and their 1.5 million employees. Ready to make an impact from day one?

The Role: How you'll make an impact at Personio

The ideal candidate is either based in Munich or Berlin.

Bring your drive. Make a difference. Join our Solutions Engineering team at Personio and be a part of something big – not just for yourself, but for your teammates and your customers. Together, we’re building relationships, solving problems, and impacting the way people experience work every single day.

As a Solution Engineer, you will be part of the Sales & Partnerships organization, reporting to the Manager of DACH Solutions Engineering. You will work primarily with our Germany sales team supporting sales opportunities and driving customer acquisition, while working on fun and challenging projects that help drive our business and market growth. You will also be the interface between sales, Product & Eng, Customer Success, and data privacy on technical topics and product-related projects

Role Responsibilities: What you'll do

• You will be the primary point of contact for our sales team focused on working with our customers in Germany.


• You will actively support on account/opportunity strategy and commercial positioning


• You will collaborate with account executives on sales opportunities to determine and validate technical requirements and solution scope


• As an SE, you’ll have deep technical knowledge of Personio’s product suite and be the first line of defense and product expert for sales and prospects


• You will own and drive expertise around product positioning, product use cases, technical landscape and demo best practices


• You will support the creation of commercial proposals and executive presentations, including business value assessment with ROI/TCO calculations


• You will support other regions/markets as required


• Travel to customer site as needed (10-20% of time)

Role Requirements: What you need to succeed

• You have 3-5+ years of experience in Solutions Engineering or a similar profession


• You have a strong technical background and understanding of SaaS, IT infrastructure, IT stack and security protocols


• A broad understanding of the market for mid-sized customers in Germany such as profile, buying behaviours and dynamics


• You are customer-centric and commercially driven


• You are also data-driven, think analytically and are able to rightsize your efforts based on customer/business needs


• Up to date knowledge in security/compliance (e.g. ISO27k)


• Clear and structured communication style that can suit changing dynamics


• Working knowledge and understanding of value engineering and ROI/TCO Quantification


• Fluency in German and English


• AI Fluency: You have hands‑on experience using AI to improve your workflow, and the sound judgment to know exactly when to rely on it and when to step in yourself.

Why Personio?

Personio is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an integrative culture where everyone feels welcomed and supported. We embrace uniqueness and understand that our diverse, values‑driven culture makes us stronger. We are proud to have an inclusive workplace environment that will foster your development no matter your gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race.

Aside from our people, culture, and mission, check out some of the other benefits that make Personio a great place to work:

• Receive a competitive reward package – reevaluated each year – that includes salary, benefits, and pre‑IPO equity


• Enjoy 28 days of paid vacation, plus an additional day after 2 and 4 years


• Make an impact on the environment and society with 1 (fully paid) Impact Day


• Receive generous family leave, child support, mental health support, and sabbatical opportunities.


• We follow an office-led, remote friendly approach, including opportunities to work from home and international locations. Many of our teams have designated days for gathering in the office to enhance collaboration and foster a sense of community.


• We enjoy gathering for meals, cultural initiatives, and events like local Summer Sessions and year-end celebrations. There's also healthy snacks, drinks, and a weekly catered lunch.