Senior Sales Engineer - SLED at Ambient.ai

Redwood City, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Public Sector, Government, Education, SecurityIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify technical concepts
  • 5+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer or Solutions Engineer supporting enterprise or SLED customers
  • Familiarity with navigating RFP/RFQ and procurement cycles in public-sector sales
  • Background in enterprise SaaS, networking and/or hardware-integrated solutions
  • Experience supporting deals involving networking, video surveillance, or physical security infrastructure (preferred)
  • Understanding of networking concepts (e.g., VLANs, L2 vs. L3, IP/gateway assignment)
  • Basic Linux and cloud familiarity (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Experience with physical access control systems (PACS), security cameras, or public safety applications (bonus)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Regional Sales Managers to support strategic SLED opportunities, often involving complex, multi-agency stakeholders
  • Lead successful technical Pilots (proof of concepts/proof of value) that reflect the real-world needs of public institutions
  • Drive technical conversations and discovery across IT, Security, Procurement, and department-level stakeholders
  • Deliver impactful demos and presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Anchor Ambient’s business value through structured Business Value Assessments, tailored to the public sector
  • Provide subject-matter expertise throughout the sales cycle, answering technical questions and proposing architecture
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Customer Success to influence the roadmap and drive post-sale success
  • Act as a trusted advisor and technical resource throughout the entire evaluation and procurement process

Skills

Sales Engineering
SLED Accounts
Technical Demos
Pilot Management
Public Sector Sales
Stakeholder Management
AI Security
Computer Vision

Ambient.ai

AI software for proactive physical security

About Ambient.ai

Ambient.ai enhances physical security systems with software that uses artificial intelligence and computer vision. The technology helps security teams shift from reactive to proactive operations by detecting unusual changes in human behavior and locations, without relying on facial recognition. This approach respects privacy while providing AI-verified alerts that reduce false alarms and improve efficiency. The company aims to serve organizations needing security solutions while continuously adapting to the evolving risk landscape.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$70.2MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Healthcare - Medical premiums are covered up to 95% for employees. Dental and Vision is covered at 75%.
401(k) - Choose our pre-tax or Roth 401K plan options, via Guideline, to save for retirement
WFH Stipends - We offer monthly reimbursement for phone and monthly reimbursement for wifi
Time Off - Employees need to recharge their batteries: it improves productivity, creativity and overall job satisfaction! Get your work done, loop in your manager and take a reasonable amount of time off
Employee Resource Group - Join or start one!
Other - Employee Assistance Program and Legal Services
Early Stock Option Exercise
Life Insurance
Visa & Greencard Sponsorship

Risks

Emerging AI security startups increase competition, threatening market share.
Privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny could impact operations in strict regions.
Dependence on venture capital funding poses financial risks if future rounds falter.

Differentiation

Ambient.ai uses AI to detect behavior changes, not facial recognition, ensuring privacy.
The platform integrates with existing security systems, enhancing proactive threat detection.
Real-time adaptation through threat signatures allows for dynamic response to security risks.

Upsides

Rising demand for AI-driven analytics enhances Ambient.ai's market potential.
Integration with IoT devices offers comprehensive security solutions for clients.
Edge computing adoption accelerates data processing, improving threat detection efficiency.

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