Senior Sales Engineer – US-East

Perforce Software

Senior Sales Engineer role at Perforce, supporting technical sales for DevTools in North America. Collaborating with account executives to prove product value to prospective customers.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $175,750 - $219,687 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in customer-facing technical roles, with a strong foundation in Java and C/C++ development, cloud platforms, and open-source software. Capable of delivering technical presentations and architectural guidance while fostering customer relationships.

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Java DevelopmentC/C++ DevelopmentCloud Platform ExperienceLinux Ecosystem UnderstandingOpen Source Software Adoption

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Hard Skills

Java DevelopmentC/C++ DevelopmentLinux BackgroundCloud Platform ExperienceContainerizationVirtualizationSQL DatabasesNoSQL DatabasesHPC FamiliarityPerformance Engineering

Soft Skills

Technical Presentation SkillsCustomer AdvocacyComplex Concept ExplanationPassion for Developer Success

Certifications & Qualifications

BS in Computer ScienceMS in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Pre-SalesSolutions EngineeringProfessional Services DeliveryTechnical SupportOpen Source Technology Contribution

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudJavaLinuxNoSQLOpen SourceSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

partner with Account Executives across the full sales cycle
conduct deep discovery to understand customer architecture, workflows, and business objectives
design and deliver compelling technical presentations, workshops, and proof-of-concept engagements
serve as the internal champion for the customer
evaluate customer environments and provide architectural guidance
contribute to the broader technical community

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent
5+ years in a customer-facing technical role (pre-sales, solutions engineering, professional services delivery, or technical support)
Hands-on experience with Java and/or C/C++ enterprise development
Strong Linux background with solid understanding of the enterprise Linux ecosystem
Demonstrable experience with open source software adoption and support
Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, etc.)
Proficiency with containerization and virtualization at meaningful scale
Familiarity with HPC, scientific computing, or performance engineering use cases
A strong textbook understanding of both SQL and NoSQL databases
Proven ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to mixed audiences
A genuine passion for helping developers succeed
Strong preference for open-source technology contribution and/or experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
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retirement benefits
life insurance
wellness programs
total time off
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