Sales Engineer

The future of cybersecurity will depend on you Senior Backend Software Engineer (Python (Golang a plus)) Hybrid: 2 days in office per week in Sunnyvale, CA As a Senior Software Engineer, you will determine how we integrate firewall management security frameworks into our existing ecosystem using Go / Golang. You will work in cloud environments such as AWS, and focus on the networking aspects of our tech stack. Responsibilities: Integrate firewall management and security frameworks into the existing ecosystem. Develop, deploy, and maintain APIs that support networking functions. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design and improve infrastructure. Qualifications: Strong Go / Golang coding experience. Experience with cloud platforms Azure or AWS. Networking experience, especially in security networking. Experience building and deploying APIs. About the team: Our Engineering team has established a culture based on thought leadership, independence, and responsibility. This powerful dynamic drives us forward as we work to make the digital world a safer place. We are leaders in Zero Trust Segmentation and work on a technology stack that ranges from operating systems to distributed applications to UI and visualization. We will continue to build world‑class products driven by people with different perspectives and backgrounds, committed to innovation. Sales Engineer Location: Remote Responsibilities: Develop and nurture relationships across the territory to influence preference for Illumio’s solutions. Effectively present solutions via live presentations, remote webinars, and assist with trade shows, expos, and symposiums. Uncover the customer’s desired business outcomes and orient all activities in the sales process to these outcomes. Deliver powerful demos driven by use cases and customer stories. Support deal progression and POVs as needed via in-person or remote meetings. Assist partners in their enablement pursuits and on deals to maximize mutual benefit. Qualifications: 3+ years of industry experience with at least half in a pre‑sales capacity. Broad knowledge of Endpoint Detection & Response, Networking, and Firewalls. Foundational understanding of services offered by major Cloud Service Providers, containers and orchestration. Foundational knowledge of how APIs work. Industry certifications preferred (Networking/Cyber Security). Knowledge of risk‑based security assessments and frameworks. Good understanding of Windows and basic administrative experience of Linux. Hands‑on, eagerness to learn and apply new concepts. Outstanding presentation skills to both technical and executive audiences. Comfortable with impromptu customer‑facing engagements such as whiteboard or presentation demos. Partner experience with a reseller or distributor. Our Commitment: Illumio believes that an environment of unique backgrounds, experiences, viewpoints, and individual contributions creates a culture of belonging, drives our future, and makes us stronger together in support of our customers and their success. All official job offers from our company are extended directly by our recruitment team and will be sent through an official E‑Signature document for your review and signature. Please be aware that we do not ask for any personal information in the process of extending offers of employment, such as financial details or social security numbers. Upon acceptance of any offer, we will request such information as part of the onboarding process prior to or on your first day of employment, and only after completing a background check through an authorized third‑party vendor. If you receive any communication asking for personal details outside of these processes, please contact us immediately to verify the authenticity of the request. Your security is important to us, and we are committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience. For roles in San Francisco and Los Angeles: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Illumio will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Learn how Illumio approaches AI with integrity — view our Transparency Statement. #J-18808-Ljbffr