HPC/AI Presales

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Stoke Gifford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking an enthusiastic HPC & AI Presales Consultant to join our growing technical sales team in the UK. This role offers a hybrid work pattern, averaging two days per week in an HPE office, and the chance to work closely with customers, sales colleagues, and technology partners.

You will design innovative solutions, deliver demonstrations and POCs, and translate complex requirements into compelling technical proposals while staying ahead of HPC and AI trends.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Interest in HPC, AI, cloud computing, infrastructure, or data centre technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support development of technical solutions and customer proposals for HPC and AI opportunities.
• Work alongside sales teams to understand customer requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Assist in designing solution architectures that meet customer performance, budget, and business objectives.
• Deliver product demonstrations, technical presentations, POCs, and solution walkthroughs.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitor offerings within the HPC and AI landscape.
• Build relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful solution delivery.
• Help identify new opportunities within existing customer accounts and contribute to pipeline growth.
• Support the sales process through technical validation, solution positioning, and opportunity management.
• Participate in forecast and pipeline reviews.
• Document activities and share best practices with colleagues and partners.
• Develop a strong understanding of customer environments and how our solutions can deliver business value.
• Collaborate with technical specialists, partners, and delivery teams to ensure successful knowledge transfer and customer outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Technical communication

Time management

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

HPC & AI Presales Consultant

Location: UK (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-time

About The Role

Are you passionate about High Performance Computing (HPC), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and helping customers solve complex business challenges through technology?

We are looking for an enthusiastic HPC & AI Presales Consultant to join our growing technical sales team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to develop expertise in cutting‑edge technologies while working closely with customers, sales teams, and technology partners.

As a Presales Consultant, you will support customers throughout their technology buying journey, helping to design innovative solutions, demonstrate business value, and align technical capabilities with customer outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the development of technical solutions and customer proposals for HPC and AI opportunities.
• Work alongside sales teams to understand customer requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Assist in designing solution architectures that meet customer performance, budget, and business objectives.
• Deliver product demonstrations, technical presentations, proof‑of‑concepts (POCs), and solution walkthroughs.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitor offerings within the HPC and AI landscape.
• Build relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful solution delivery.
• Help identify new opportunities within existing customer accounts and contribute to pipeline growth.
• Support the sales process through technical validation, solution positioning, and opportunity management.
• Participate in forecast and pipeline reviews.
• Document activities and share best practices with colleagues and partners.
• Develop a strong understanding of customer environments and how our solutions can deliver business value.
• Collaborate with technical specialists, partners, and delivery teams to ensure successful knowledge transfer and customer outcomes.

Essential

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Interest in HPC, AI, cloud computing, infrastructure, or data centre technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate across teams.

Preferred

• Relevant technical certifications.
• Experience with solution design, architecture, or technical consulting activities.
• Exposure to AI, machine learning, data analytics, or High Performance Computing environments.
• Experience delivering technical demonstrations, workshops, or proof‑of‑concepts.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, infrastructure solutions, storage, networking, or compute technologies.
• Understanding of consultative selling and customer engagement methodologies.

Why Join Us?

• Work with industry‑leading HPC and AI technologies.
• Learn from experienced technical and sales professionals.
• Gain exposure to enterprise customers across multiple industries.
• Career development opportunities within a global technology organisation.
• Collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Ongoing training, certification support, and professional development.

If you're passionate about technology, enjoy solving customer challenges, and want to build a career at the forefront of HPC and AI innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job

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Job Level

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