Chainguard

Enterprise Sales Engineer - SoCal

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Software Development, Open Source Software, Cloud NativeIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have experience as a Sales Engineer or Pre-Sales Engineer, with at least 3 years of experience selling into Enterprise and Mid Market prospects. They must possess experience with MEDDPICC and/or Command of the Message sales frameworks, and demonstrate knowledge of container technologies (Kubernetes, Serverless, Docker) and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google, etc.). Experience in cloud security or container security is preferred, as is startup experience.

Responsibilities

The Enterprise Sales Engineer 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. They will cultivate relationships with decision-makers at all levels of an organization and negotiate the competing needs of multiple stakeholders. The role involves securing technical wins through demos, RFP/RFI responses, lead POVs, partner with engineering for requested features, and participation in conferences and industry events. They will partner with the Sales Team to help customers evaluate and prove the value of the solution, focus on acquiring new customer logos, and own all technical aspects of sales opportunities, assisting current customers understand the value of Chainguard. Day to day responsibilities include listening to customers, conducting product demonstrations and POVs/POCs, and actively participating in webinars, meetups, conferences and other marketing initiatives.

Skills

Sales Engineering
Pre-Sales Engineering
MEDDPICC
Command of the Message
Enterprise Sales
Mid Market Sales
Container Technologies
Kubernetes
Serverless
Docker

Chainguard

Supply chain risk management and audits

About Chainguard

Chainguard specializes in managing risks in supply chains, particularly for businesses that rely on software. They conduct audits to identify risks and provide detailed reports with recommendations for improvement. Their unique offering includes a curated base container image distro, which helps businesses transition to secure software environments. Chainguard also provides supply chain observability services, allowing companies to track their software's origins and dependencies.

Key Metrics

Kirkland, WashingtonHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$249MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, CybersecurityIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Equity/stock options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Remote Work Options
Home Office Stipend
Health Insurance
Wellness Program

Risks

Increased competition from other cybersecurity startups in the Seattle area.
Potential overvaluation risk with Chainguard's rapid valuation increase to $1.12 billion.
Rapid product expansion may lead to execution challenges for Chainguard.

Differentiation

Chainguard Images have 97.6% fewer vulnerabilities than industry alternatives.
The company offers a curated base container image distro for secure software supply chains.
Chainguard provides detailed audits and reports for supply chain risk management.

Upsides

Chainguard raised $140 million in Series C funding, boosting its growth potential.
Increased demand for secure container images aligns with Chainguard's core offerings.
Rising adoption of AI frameworks supports Chainguard's new CPU/GPU containers.

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