Enterprise Sales Engineer - DACH at Chainguard

, , Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales Engineer, Pre-Sales Engineer, Container Technologies, Cloud Technology, Cloud Security, App Security, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Azure, Google, MEDDPICC, Command of the Message, Startup Experience, Trusted Advisor, Team Player

Industry

Computer and Network Security

Description

The role, in a nutshell: You will assess a prospect’s technical requirements and apply extensive knowledge of Chainguard products to illustrate how a deal will satisfy the client’s unmet needs. You will cultivate relationships with decision-makers at all levels of an organization and negotiate the competing needs of multiple stakeholders within an organization. You will secure technical wins using methods such as demos, RFP/RFI responses, lead POVs, partner with engineering for requested features, and participate in conferences and industry events (when applicable). What you'll do: Partner with our Sales Team to help customers evaluate and prove the value of our solution Focus on acquiring new customer “logos” in addition to growing existing customer base Own all technical aspects of sales opportunities and assisting current customers understand the value of Chainguard Day to day responsibilities include: Listen to our customers and understand their challenges Conduct product demonstrations and POVs/POCs Actively participate in webinars, meetups, conferences and other marketing initiatives What we're looking for: Experience as a Sales Engineer / Pre-Sales Engineer Experience with MEDDPICC and or Command of the Message sales frameworks Experience selling into Enterprise (3+ years) and Mid Market prospects Experience in the following areas: Container technologies (Kubernetes, Serverless, Docker) Cloud technology (AWS, Azure, Google, etc.) Cloud security or containers security App Security Startup experience Smart and passionate people that can persevere to success. People acting as trusted advisors, able to build credibility with customers. Strong team players committed to help and mentor their peers. German and English speaker *Must be located in Germany* About Us Chainguard is the secure foundation for software development and deployment. By providing guarded open source software, built from source and updated continuously, Chainguard helps organizations eliminate threats in their software supply chains. Founded by the industry's leading experts on open source software, security and cloud native development, Chainguard has built the largest library of open source software that is secure by default. Chainguard’s mission is to be the safe source for open source. We live and breathe our company values: We are customer obsessed - We focus on delivering solutions to our customers that create value and make their lives better. We have a bias for intentional action - We prioritize, plan, try things, and fail fast. We don’t take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work) - We are solving an important problem which takes focus, but we also like to enjoy the journey. We trust each other and assume good intentions - We’re transparent with decisions to empower team members to make well informed decisions. A few of the benefits we offer: Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs. Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options (yes, you read that correctly: 10 years!). 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents. Nothing comes out of your paycheck. ∞ Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need – to do our best work, we need to recharge and reset. 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: We offer 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, with the option to use it all at once or throughout your child's first year. If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. We’re building the best team in technology and are focused on hiring “Chainguardians'' with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Chainguard is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Chainguard will process your personal data in accordance with Chainguard’s Privacy Policy. ©2025 Chainguard. All Rights Reserved.

Responsibilities

The role involves assessing technical requirements and demonstrating how Chainguard products meet client needs. Responsibilities include conducting product demonstrations, participating in marketing initiatives, and cultivating relationships with decision-makers.