Sales Engineer - Chicago

7AI
Chicago
Workplace: RemoteFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 6+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Leadership presence","Collaboration","Ownership","Mentoring"]

Lead technical sales engagements for 7AI’s AI-powered cybersecurity platform, owning discovery with senior IT and security executives and driving high-value discussions. Design and deliver demonstrations and POCs, tailor Proof of Value solutions for long-term success, and partner with Product and Engineering to translate customer feedback into roadmap priorities. As an early senior hire, mentor junior Sales Engineers and support continuous improvement of pre-sales processes, tools, and documentation.

Loading

Loading job details...

Preparing the role view and application actions.

FursaFursa
7AI
7AI
5 months ago

Sales Engineer - Chicago

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI
Last checked: 10 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Lead technical sales engagements for 7AI’s AI-powered cybersecurity platform, owning discovery with senior IT and security executives and driving high-value discussions. Design and deliver demonstrations and POCs, tailor Proof of Value solutions for long-term success, and partner with Product and Engineering to translate customer feedback into roadmap priorities. As an early senior hire, mentor junior Sales Engineers and support continuous improvement of pre-sales processes, tools, and documentation.
Location: Chicago
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own and lead technical sales discussions for high-value customer engagements.
  • •Serve as a trusted advisor to senior IT and security executives, understanding their threat landscape and technology environment.
  • •Design and deliver technical demonstrations and POCs that highlight 7AI platform capabilities.
  • •Collaborate with Product and Engineering to translate customer feedback into features and roadmap priorities.
  • •Mentor and guide junior Sales Engineers and help drive continuous improvement of pre-sales processes, tools, and documentation.

Key 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, ideally 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 to tailor technical topics for both technical teams and executive stakeholders.
Experience:6+ yearsB2B enterprise salesCybersecurityAI/MLStartup
Skills:CommunicationLeadership presenceCollaborationOwnershipMentoring
Tech Stack:AI/MLCybersecurityPOCsProof of ValueScripting

Company Brief

7AI
7AI builds an agentic security platform that uses AI agents to offload non-human security work and improve cybersecurity operations. It focuses on helping enterprise defenders handle alert volume, automate investigations, and strengthen security outcomes.
Industry: Cybersecurity
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Funding: Series A
Headquarters: Boston, United States
WebsiteLinkedIn