Demo Engineer

Stealth Startup; San Francisco (CA); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 250.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Stealth Startup is seeking a motivated Demo Engineer to design, develop, and deliver technical product demonstrations for prospective customers in a fast-paced, customer-facing role. The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate complex concepts into practical demonstrations.

AI exposure is a plus, and collaboration with Sales, Product, and Engineering is key.

Formación

• 2–7 years of relevant professional experience in engineering, solutions engineering, technical consulting, or a related field.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly and confidently.
• Solid technical aptitude and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Experience working with software applications, APIs, or technical solutions.
• Ability to understand business requirements and communicate appropriate technical solutions.
• A proactive, adaptable, and coachable mindset.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and deliver engaging technical product demonstrations to prospective customers and stakeholders.
• Build and customize demo environments, prototypes, and proof-of-concept solutions.
• Understand customer requirements and translate them into practical technical demonstrations.
• Present complex technical concepts in a clear and engaging manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams to support customer engagements.
• Demonstrate software capabilities, technical workflows, and AI-powered solutions where applicable.
• Assist in troubleshooting technical issues and ensuring smooth execution of demonstrations.
• Continuously learn new technologies, tools, and product capabilities through coaching and hands-on experience.

Conocimientos

Demo delivery

Customer engagement

Presentation skills

APIs & software

Problem solving

Coachable

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Herramientas

APIs integration

Descripción del empleo

Total Compensation: $150,000–$250,000 (including commissions)

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and technically strong Demo Engineer to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-to-mid-career professional who is eager to learn, develop technical expertise, and grow in a customer-facing engineering role.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly. Candidates with a Computer Science background and prior Solution Architecture experience are preferred. Exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an advantage but not mandatory.

We are particularly interested in candidates who are coachable, articulate, curious, and comfortable working with technical and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver engaging technical product demonstrations to prospective customers and stakeholders.
• Build and customize demo environments, prototypes, and proof-of-concept solutions.
• Understand customer requirements and translate them into practical technical demonstrations.
• Present complex technical concepts in a clear and engaging manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams to support customer engagements.
• Demonstrate software capabilities, technical workflows, and AI-powered solutions where applicable.
• Assist in troubleshooting technical issues and ensuring smooth execution of demonstrations.
• Continuously learn new technologies, tools, and product capabilities through coaching and hands-on experience.

Required Qualifications

• 2–7 years of relevant professional experience in engineering, solutions engineering, technical consulting, or a related field.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly and confidently.
• Solid technical aptitude and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Experience working with software applications, APIs, or technical solutions.
• Ability to understand business requirements and communicate appropriate technical solutions.
• A proactive, adaptable, and coachable mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Previous experience as a Solutions Architect, Solutions Engineer, Sales Engineer, or Demo Engineer.
• Exposure to Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, or Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Experience developing technical prototypes, proof-of-concept solutions, or product demonstrations.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 2–7 years of professional experience; candidates with more than 7 years are not being targeted.
• Articulate and confident when communicating with customers and stakeholders.
• Technically inclined, with the ability to understand and demonstrate software solutions.
• Open to coaching, mentorship, and continuous professional development.
• Solution Architecture or customer-facing technical experience is a strong advantage.
• AI experience is preferred but not a mandatory requirement.

Compensation

Total Compensation: $150,000–$250,000 annually, including commissions.

Interview Process

• Initial candidate screening and expedited approval.
• First-round interview conducted by the hiring manager.
• Successful candidates will proceed to the subsequent interview rounds (full interview loop).