Datadog is seeking a motivated and experienced Security Sales Engineer to join our dynamic enterprise sales engineering team. In this role, you will play a critical part in driving our security sales efforts by providing technical expertise and delivering compelling solutions to our customers. You will work closely with our enterprise sales engineers and sales team to identify customer needs, craft go to market strategy, demonstrate the value of Datadog's security solutions, and ensure customer satisfaction.
At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.
What you will do::
- Collaborate with the sales team to identify and understand customer security requirements.
- Conduct detailed product demonstrations and presentations, showcasing the capabilities and benefits of Datadog's security solutions.
- Provide technical expertise and support throughout the sales cycle, including during customer evaluations and proof-of-value initiatives.
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of Datadog's security products, industry trends and current vulnerabilities, staying updated with the latest features and enhancements.
- Assist in the creation of technical proposals, documentation, and other sales materials.
- Work closely with the product management and engineering teams to relay customer feedback and influence product development.
- Participate in industry events, conferences, and webinars to promote Datadog's security solutions..
Who You Are:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Expert knowledge of the developer and DevOps ecosystems and application security best practices.
- Strong understanding of security principles, technologies, and best practices.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related security tools and technologies.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
- Willingness to travel up to 30% to meet with customers and attend industry events.
Benefits and Growth:
- Best-in-breed onboarding
- Generous global benefits
- Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
- New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
- An inclusive company culture, able to join our Community Guilds and Inclusion Talks
Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.
