Senior Sales Engineer – AI Cybersecurity Leader

Seven AI; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI cybersecurity firm is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer in Chicago. This strategic role requires a seasoned professional with deep expertise in cybersecurity and the ability to communicate technical solutions to both technical and executive stakeholders. Responsibilities include leading technical sales discussions, designing demonstrations, collaborating with teams to influence product direction, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have 6+ years in customer-facing roles, a strong grasp of the cybersecurity landscape, and experience with AI technologies.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity-focused Sales Engineering or Solutions Architecture.
• Success in complex B2B enterprise sales, preferably in fast-paced startups.
• Expert knowledge of cybersecurity principles and threat landscapes.
• Experience with AI/ML technologies in security.
• Exceptional communication skills for technical topics.
• Strong leadership presence and drive to take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical sales discussions for customer engagements.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to IT and security executives.
• Design and deliver technical demonstrations and POCs.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering on customer feedback.
• Mentor junior Sales Engineers and drive process improvement.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Sales Engineering

Communication skills

Leadership

Customer engagement

Job description

A leading AI cybersecurity firm is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer in Chicago. This strategic role requires a seasoned professional with deep expertise in cybersecurity and the ability to communicate technical solutions to both technical and executive stakeholders. Responsibilities include leading technical sales discussions, designing demonstrations, collaborating with teams to influence product direction, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have 6+ years in customer-facing roles, a strong grasp of the cybersecurity landscape, and experience with AI technologies.