Sales Engineer

Fiscalnote; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Retirement accounts

Equity packages

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A leading SaaS company is seeking a Sales Engineer to act as the technical heartbeat of their sales team. In this high-impact role, you will collaborate with Account Executives to guide customers through technical evaluations, deliver tailored demos, and document requirements for smooth handoffs to Customer Success. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of pre-sales experience in a SaaS environment, excellent communication skills, and technical proficiency in cloud software and REST APIs. The position offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to promote well-being.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of pre-sales or solutions engineering experience in a SaaS setting.
• Proven track record of guiding technical evaluations into buying decisions.
• Hands-on experience with scripting or coding (Python or JavaScript).

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discovery sessions to uncover customer requirements.
• Deliver tailored product demonstrations linked to business outcomes.
• Maintain documentation and activity logging in Salesforce.

Skills

Technical communication

Sales consulting

Cloud software architecture

REST APIs

Presentation skills

Scripting (Python or JavaScript)

Domain expertise (FinTech, HealthTech)

Tools

Salesforce

CRM platforms

Job description

About the Position

As a Sales Engineer, you will be the technical heartbeat of our sales motion. Sitting at the intersection of sales and product, you will work hand‑in‑hand with Account Executives to guide prospective customers through the technical dimensions of their evaluation – from initial discovery to final sign‑off, including building demos. This is a high‑impact, high‑visibility role for someone who loves both the art of the demo and the science of solving real customer problems.

About You

You are a technically fluent communicator who thrives in customer‑facing environments. With 3-5 years of pre‑sales or solutions engineering experience in a SaaS setting, you have a track record of turning complex technical evaluations into confident buying decisions. You are equally comfortable whiteboarding an API integration with a developer and presenting a business case to a VP, and you bring both technical depth and commercial instincts to every deal you touch.

What to Expect in this Position

• Lead technical discovery sessions to uncover customer requirements, integration needs, and success criteria.
• Deliver tailored, story‑driven product demonstrations that connect platform capabilities to real business outcomes.
• Build and maintain proof‑of‑concept environments and custom demo sandboxes for strategic opportunities.
• Respond to RFPs, RFIs, and security questionnaires with accuracy and appropriate depth.
• Document technical requirements and commitments made during the sales process to ensure a smooth handoff to Customer Success.
• Partner with Product and Engineering to relay field insights and contribute to roadmap prioritization.
• Develop reusable technical collateral, competitive battle cards, and demo assets to support the broader SE team.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to align on messaging and strategy.
• Maintain up‑to‑date deal documentation and activity logging in Salesforce or the relevant CRM.

What Sets You Apart

• 3-5 years of experience in a Sales Engineer, Solutions Engineer, or Pre‑Sales role at a SaaS company.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple active evaluations simultaneously while maintaining quality and follow‑through.
• Strong command of cloud software architecture, REST APIs, and modern integration patterns.
• Excellent presentation and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt to both technical and executive audiences.
• Proficiency with Salesforce or a comparable CRM platform.
• Hands‑on experience with scripting or coding (Python or JavaScript) to build lightweight demos or integrations. (preferred)
• Domain expertise in a specific vertical such as FinTech, HealthTech, or Enterprise SaaS. (preferred)
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks including SOC 2, GDPR, or HIPAA. (preferred)
• Professional certification in a relevant technical or sales methodology (e.g., AWS, Salesforce, MEDDIC). (preferred)

Company Benefits

FiscalNote supports our people by enabling team members with flexibility and benefits to promote well‑being and balance, ensuring all FiscalNoters can bring their authentic selves to work. We start by offering competitive salaries, retirement accounts, and equity packages to ensure we're all FN owners. Plus, our comprehensive benefits packages align with regional requirements and expectations no matter where you are located across the globe. Learn more at https://careers.fiscalnote.com/benefits/.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FiscalNote values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age. FiscalNote is an EEOC employer.

Employment Eligibility Verification

FiscalNote uses E‑Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new employees. To learn more about E‑Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.DHS.gov/E-Verify.