Senior Solutions Engineer, Enterprise - West

Drata; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 223,900 - 276,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock equity opportunities

100% employer-paid health coverage

401(k) plan

Generous paid leave policy

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

A leading tech firm in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Solutions Engineer to join its dynamic sales team. The successful candidate will leverage 5+ years of experience in sales engineering, particularly in the SaaS domain, to manage technical aspects of sales cycles while collaborating closely with sales executives. Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to present complex solutions to senior executives are crucial. This role offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, benefits, and stock options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Sales/Solutions Engineer preferably in the SaaS space.
• Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sales executives to execute on strategic deals in sales cycles.
• Manage all technical aspects of RFP / RFI responses.
• Support sales executives with solution selling into prospect account base.

Skills

Sales/Solutions Engineering

Relationship Building

Presentation Skills

Technical Support

Problem Solving

Tools

AWS

GCP

Job description

Our Mission & Values

Our Mission & Values: At Drata, we help companies earn and keep the trust of their users, customers, partners, and prospects. We’re the proof layer that shows great companies deserve the trust they aim to build.

We live our values every day. Built on Trust means consistency is everything. Act with Integrity by always doing the right thing. Being Customer-Obsessed keeps the people we serve at the center of our work. Competitive Fire drives us to push ourselves harder than anyone else. Diversity brings unique perspectives that lead to better solutions. Automation First ensures we save time and money by making efficiency a priority.

Our Culture & Work Style

At Drata, we’re not just building software - we’re building a mindset. Everything we do springs from:

• Be a Driver (Owner‑Operator Mentality): Own your work. Improve relentlessly. Deliver results.
• Move at Drata Speed (Precision & Velocity): Fast decisions. Quick learning. Immediate impact.
• Stay Mission-Driven (Customer‑Obsessed): Challenge assumptions. Deliver value. Stay hungry.

We pair that high-velocity culture with a thoughtful hybrid model because we believe flexibility and collaboration both matter. That’s why in the Bay we come together in-office Tuesday through Thursday our high‑impact collaboration days where teams align, strategize, and innovate. Mondays and Fridays are flexible, giving you space for focused work, balance, and autonomy.

If you thrive when you’re empowered, energized, and working with smart, mission-driven people where you’ll feel at home here.

Why Join The Drata Team?

The best way to understand the Driver’s Mindset is to see it in action. We’re an award-winning, mission-driven team of 600+ people worldwide, united by a culture that values trust, speed, and continuous growth.

• See the Speed: Watch our CEO, Adam Markowitz, discuss the hyper-growth journey, from $0 to $100M ARR in just four years
• Hear the Voice of the Team: Explore our Life at Drata page for employee testimonials on our collaborative and the growth opportunities available.
• Experience the Impact: See why we are consistently recognized on Fortune's Best Workplaces lists.
• Connect with Us on Socials: LinkedIn - follow us for company updates, employee stories, and career news.

Job Summary

We are looking for a seasoned, hardworking, smart and over achieving Senior Solutions Engineer with proven experience and a passion for selling technology solutions to senior executives. You will be responsible for selling into new prospects as well as farming back into existing customers to ensure high renewal and customer satisfaction levels. Measures of success include new customer acquisition rates, renewal rates, up-selling, cross-selling, customer satisfaction and contribution to overall sales team and business success.

What you’ll do

• Partner with sales executives to plan, prepare and execute on strategic deals in sales cycles
• Create a process from the ground-up to streamline the communication and increase efficiencies
• Manage all technical aspects of RFP / RFI responses
• Effectively communicate client needs to the R&D teams for future product enhancements
• Focus on shortening the sales cycles while providing technical support on proof of concepts without overcomplicating the buyer’s journey
• Support sales executives with solution selling into prospect account base
• Successfully match customer pain/requirements to proposed solutions
• Create and deliver powerful presentations and demos that clearly communicate the uniqueness of the value proposition
• Collect and document competitive intelligence
• Model the financial business case associated with each sales opportunity

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years of experience as a Sales/Solutions Engineer preferably in the SaaS space
• Preferred knowledge of cloud providers, such as AWS, GCP, etc
• Experience building out proof of concepts
• Proven track record selling/supporting complex enterprise solutions
• Ability to forge strong, long-lasting relationships with senior executives
• Ability to creatively explain and present complex concepts in an easy to understand manner
• Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation and creativity skills

How we support you

At Drata, our people are our strongest advantage—and we prove it with support that exceeds industry standards. Our total rewards package is designed to power your well-being, accelerate your growth, and keep your work-life balance thriving.

Explore how we invest in your Life at Drata

• Shared Success: We provide stock equity to ensure that as the company grows, you share directly in that success. Equity gives every employee a sense of ownership and the opportunity to celebrate our wins together—because your contributions don’t just support our progress; they help drive our collective success.
• Health & Wellness: Up to 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, along with comprehensive wellness benefits and healthcare concierge services designed to support your needs beyond traditional insurance.
• Financial Well-being: A comprehensive suite of financial benefits, including a 401(k) plan, company-paid life and disability insurance, tax-advantaged spending accounts, and a range of discounted voluntary offerings to help you customize and strengthen your overall financial position.
• Family Support: We want to support you in life's most important moments, so we offer a paid Parental Leave policy, after six months of employment. Employees also receive access to Kindbody fertility and family-building benefits and dedicated leave specialists who help guide you through the entire process.
• Growth & Development: Generous annual stipends for both professional and personal development, empowering you to invest in your continued growth. You’ll also have access to a wide range of internal learning opportunities, ensuring you can build new skills, deepen your expertise, and advance your career with confidence.
• Time Off & Flexibility: We believe that to do your best work, you should get the time you need for rest, rejuvenation and recovery. Drata offers a flexible vacation policy, paid holidays, and other perks to recharge.

This role will receive a competitive base salary, variable compensation, benefits, and/or stock, typically in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The expected OTE range for this role is $223,900 - $276,600.

A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s leveling and compensation–including a candidate’s professional background and experience. This range may be modified in the future and final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above.