Technical Sales Engineer - Opensource Software

Our client is urgently looking for Presales Engineers with technical experience in C or C++, Linux, and containerization. This is an exciting opportunity to sharpen your skills in Linux and Kubernetes while working with the leading companies in the industry. Where we a looking for engineers to support the delivery of the world’s first Cloud Native Environment that enables developers of intelligent edge devices to transform and optimize their device life cycle from Development to Deployment, to Operations, and Servicing.Your opportunity is to join as a key member of highly talented and motivated, customer facing field engineering team. You will be responsible for understanding our customers' business and technical needs and to work with them in the capacity of technical evangelist and trusted advisor in crafting the next generation Intelligent systems.ResponsibilitiesUnderstand your customer’s technical requirements, design technical solutions, and showcase them through product presentations, discovery workshops, proof of concepts, and evaluations, to secure the technical saleBe the customer-facing evangelist by guiding your customers through their Digital Transformation journey.Partner closely with your Account Manager and be focused on hunting for new business. Manage all aspects of the technical needs of the assigned territory utilizing all available resources. Attend and manage efforts at Trade Shows and Seminars.Core Competencies & Demonstrated SuccessThe ideal candidate will have 7+ years of software development and solutions architecting experience in the following areas:Direct, hands-on experience with Linux. Experience with Yocto and Debian is preferred.Experience with Cloud Native technologies including Kubernetes, containers, microservices, etc.Programming skills in the C or C++ language is essential, and experience or interest in the following are desirable: Python, Rust, Java, etc.Demo development and delivery experience (internal and/or external).Experience with DevSecOps development methodologies including an understanding of tools such as Gitlab, Jenkins, Docker etc.Experience working with both embedded and enterprise applications is preferred.Technical Sales experience is desired but not required.BSCS or BSEE is required.Software development experience.Excellent communication skills exhibited through white boarding, technical presentations, white papers, and demonstrations.Experience interfacing with internal and/or external customers.Experience responding to customer RFPs is desirable.Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Demonstrated self-starter and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.Residence in a state within the eastern half of the U.S. with ability to travel to customers and trade shows.Positive attitude and desire for pre-sales