Vercel

Sales Engineer, West

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cloud Computing, Software Development, SaaSIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Onsite
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $172,000.00 - $303,000.00 (OTE - Estimated)

Vercel is seeking a Sales Engineer who combines their technical knowledge with value driven sales skills. As the team behind v0, Next.js, and AI SDK, Vercel helps customers like Ramp, Supreme, PayPal, Chick-fil-A, and Under Armour build for the AI-native web. Our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products. This role involves providing technical support, advising on best practices, identifying needs, and justifying project viability for enterprise prospects. You’ll work closely with Solutions Engineering and Customer Success to ensure the technical needs of enterprise customers are addressed.

Requirements

  • Technical Skills: Strong background in JavaScript, broad understanding of modern web development approaches and best practices.
  • Experience: 3+ years of experience in a customer-facing sales or consulting role.
  • Understanding: Familiarity with Headless CMS, Media, payments, eCommerce, Analytics, and network architecture and security.
  • Web Performance: Experience with web performance tools like Lighthouse or Core Web Vitals.
  • Certifications (Bonus): Cloud Solutions Architect Certifications.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to prospects, customers, and the sales team throughout the entire sales cycle.
  • Provide expertise in Vercel’s platform, solutions, and services.
  • Develop and present demonstrations of Vercel solutions.
  • Manage and run proofs of concept, guiding measures of success.
  • Respond to security documents, coordinating with internal specialist teams.
  • Serve as an interface to Product and Engineering teams, representing Voice of the Customer.
  • Advocate for the ongoing enhancement of the Vercel platform.

Bonus If You:

  • Deployed Next.js applications to a production environment.
  • Worked on teams self-hosting Next.js on their Kubernetes (k8s) cluster.
  • Engaged with platform security & privacy regulatory standards like PCI DSS, HIPAA, and SOC-2.

Company Information

Vercel gives developers the tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package, including equity.
  • Inclusive Healthcare Package.
  • Learn and Grow: Mentorship and events for professional development.
  • Flexible Time Off.
  • Gear and WFH budget provided.

Application Instructions

(No specific application instructions were provided in the job description.)

Skills

JavaScript
Web Development
Sales Engineering
Technical Support
Proof of Concept
Security
Cloud Infrastructure

Vercel

Platform for building and deploying web applications

About Vercel

Vercel provides a platform for developers and businesses to build, deploy, and manage modern web applications. Its services include tools that enhance image and video workflows using AI features like smart cropping and object detection. Vercel simplifies the complexities of serverless architecture, allowing for global content delivery without extra infrastructure. The company ensures high security and uptime with features such as automatic HTTPS and DDoS protection. Unlike competitors, Vercel focuses on a managed global rendering layer and offers a subscription-based model tailored to various client needs, from individual developers to large enterprises. The goal of Vercel is to empower developers to create efficient and secure web applications.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$547.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Stock Options
Company Equity
Professional Development Budget
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Remote Work Options
Home Office Stipend

Risks

Increased competition in the cloud application platform space threatens Vercel's market share.
Rapid AI evolution may outpace Vercel's current offerings, risking competitive edge loss.
Reliance on a subscription model could be risky during economic downturns.

Differentiation

Vercel offers a managed global rendering layer for modern web applications.
The company provides advanced AI-powered tools for image and video optimization.
Vercel's platform supports full lifecycle media management with auto-tagging and access control.

Upsides

Vercel secured $250 million in Series E funding for growth and platform development.
The introduction of V0 enhances Vercel's offerings in AI-driven web development.
Recognition as a Visionary in Gartner's Magic Quadrant boosts Vercel's market position.

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