R&D Platform Solutions Engineer (Pre-Sales)

recruithaus; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

recruithaus is seeking a Solutions Engineer in New York City to own the full technical pre-sales process from first demo to pilot execution. You will design demonstrations, run workshops, and tailor engagements to each prospect's R&D workflows, while collaborating with Account Executives to drive value-based selling.

The role requires an advanced science degree, 4+ years in digitalization or R&D leadership, strong Python scripting, and excellent communication—along with 25–50% travel to meet

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science — an ML or computational focus within the degree is a strong plus
• 4–7 years of experience, including 4+ years in digitalization, change management, or leadership in R&D roles
• Scripting ability, particularly Python
• Experience building and demoing technical platforms to enterprise customers
• Deep chemistry or materials science domain knowledge
• Excellent communication skills — self-driven, resourceful, and confident presenting to technical and non-technical audiences alike
• Based in or willing to relocate to New York City
• Willingness and ability to travel 25–50%

Responsibilities

• Own the full technical pre-sales process — from first demo through business value case development, technical evaluation positioning, and pilot execution
• Architect and build custom demonstrations, workshops, and pilots on the company's platform, tailored to each prospect's R&D workflows
• Partner closely with Account Executives and champion stakeholders to drive value-based selling and close net new revenue
• Lead technical evaluations and demo sessions, telling compelling stories about how the platform transforms R&D data management and innovation
• Mentor and manage new grad team members who support you during technical evaluations
• Write scripts and configure integrations on the platform's integration server as needed to support custom prospect engagements
• Travel 25–50% to meet with prospects and deliver on-site presentations and workshops

Skills

Python

Platform demos

R&D leadership

Chemistry knowledge

Education

MS/PhD in chemistry/chemical engineering/materials science

Tools

Integration server

Job description

recruithaus is seeking a Solutions Engineer in New York City to own the full technical pre-sales process from first demo to pilot execution. You will design demonstrations, run workshops, and tailor engagements to each prospect's R&D workflows, while collaborating with Account Executives to drive value-based selling.

The role requires an advanced science degree, 4+ years in digitalization or R&D leadership, strong Python scripting, and excellent communication—along with 25–50% travel to meet