Senior Sales Engineer

At Sysdig, we believe cloud security isn’t a compromise – it’s a promise. From the start, our mission has been to help organizations secure innovation in the cloud the right way. We created Falco, the open standard for cloud threat detection, and continue to lead the cloud security market with runtime insights, open innovation, and agentic AI. Licensed to more than 60% of the Fortune 500, Sysdig gives teams real-time clarity to move fast and defend what matters most.

Culture matters here. We believe diversity fuels stronger ideas and open dialogue drives sharper decisions. Recognized as a Best Place to Work and one of Deloitte’s fastest‑growing companies for the past five years, we raise the standard for what cloud security and workplace culture should be. If you have the passion to dig deeper, the desire to challenge convention, and the curiosity to build something better, Sysdig is the right place for you.

What You Will Do

• Guide in‑depth discovery discussions with prospective customers to understand their environment and associated needs.
• Deliver world‑class product demonstrations and assist customers with POVs, improving success.
• Partner with Sysdig support, customer success, and professional services teams to ensure customers become power users of the product.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the security landscape and explain the general challenges of securing cloud‑native applications.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to customers and prospects, helping them navigate this new technology space.

What You Will Bring With You

• 5 to 10 years of previous experience as a Sales Engineer.
• Demonstrated understanding of the technical sales process.
• Expert knowledge of cloud and related technologies.
• A history of success working directly with end users.
• Experience balancing multiple customers while achieving positive outcomes.

What We Look For

• Experience with virtualization, containerization, and microservices.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CKA, CKS, AWS, GCP, Azure.
• SAAS experience across multiple clouds.
• Familiarity with CSPM, container and cloud security, and IaC.
• Experience presenting at industry events and meet‑ups.

When You Join Sysdig, You Can Expect

• Extra days off to prioritize your well‑being.
• Mental health support for you and your family through the Modern Health app.
• Great compensation package.

We would love for you to join us! Please reach out even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match the job description. We can explore other options after starting the conversation. Your background and passion will set you apart, especially if your career path is different. Some of our hiring managers are globally distributed; an English version of your CV will be appreciated.

Sysdig values a diverse workplace and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply. Sysdig is an equal‑opportunity employer. Sysdig does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.