Job Description
Position : Director, Sales Engineering
Location : New York, NY (Hybrid or Remote Eligible)
Company : Symbiotic Services (on behalf of an innovative SaaS security platform)
Overview
Symbiotic Services is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Sales Engineering to lead and scale a high-performing pre-sales team for a fast-growing SaaS client specializing in secure BYOD work environments. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader ready to build out a strategic sales engineering function from startup stage to scalable enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, lead, and mentor a world-class Sales Engineering team.
- Develop repeatable frameworks, playbooks, and training programs to drive technical sales excellence.
- Align team structure and resourcing with growth goals across Mid-Market and Enterprise segments.
- Ensure technical execution during discovery, demos, architecture design, and POCs.
- Define and track KPIs such as win rate, sales velocity, and technical evaluation success.
- Act as a strategic partner to Sales, Product, and Engineering leadership.
- Maintain high-level involvement in strategic deals and act as an escalation point.
- Build demo environments and tools that enable compelling technical evaluations.
- Communicate market feedback and competitive insights to Product for roadmap alignment.
Qualifications
8+ years in Sales Engineering or Pre-Sales roles in SaaS, with 3+ years leading SE teams.Proven track record scaling Sales Engineering functions in high-growth environments.Strong technical sales acumen with ability to map complex solutions to business needs.Experience engaging with C-level executives and technical buyers (CISO, CTO, Architects).Ability to implement performance metrics and optimize team workflows.Proficiency with CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot) and demo / POC management tools.Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort in ambiguity and change.Compensation & Benefits
Base salary : $154,000 – $230,000 (New York range)Competitive equity and benefits package availableJoin a mission-driven team transforming secure remote work for global clients