Sr. Sales Engineer - Chicago

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead the technical sales discussions for high-value customer engagements.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior IT and security executives, deeply understanding their threat landscape and technology environment.
• Design and deliver compelling technical demonstrations and POCs that highlight differentiated capabilities of the 7AI platform.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to translate customer feedback into product features and roadmap priorities.
• Tailor solutions during Proof of Value to ensure long-term customer success.
• Mentor and guide junior Sales Engineers, contributing to team development and knowledge sharing.
• Represent 7AI at industry conferences, panels, and partner events as a technical subject matter expert.
• Drive continuous improvement of pre-sales processes, tools, and documentation to support scale.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity-focused Sales Engineering, Solutions Architecture, or similar customer-facing technical roles.
• Demonstrated success in complex B2B enterprise sales, preferably in fast-paced startup environments.
• Expert-level knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and modern threat landscapes.
• Experience working with or evangelizing AI/ML technologies within the security domain.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to tailor complex technical topics to both engineering teams and executive stakeholders.
• Strong leadership presence with a collaborative mindset and a drive to take ownership.
• Proven record in scripting / engineering and customization / implementation.