Cohesity is the leader in AI-powered data security. Over 13,600 enterprise customers, including over 85 of the Fortune 100 and nearly 70% of the Global 500, rely on Cohesity to strengthen their resilience while providing Gen AI insights into their vast amounts of data. Formed from the combination of Cohesity with Veritas’ enterprise data protection business, the company’s solutions secure and protect data on-premises, in the cloud, and at the edge. Backed by NVIDIA, IBM, HPE, Cisco, AWS, Google Cloud, and others, Cohesity is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, with offices around the globe.

We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design , and our culture.

Want to join the leader in AI-powered data security?

We are looking for a Senior Sales Engineer to join our team in Germany with focus on Strategic Accounts —a highly experienced technical leader who combines deep expertise, strategic thinking, and executive influence to shape customer success and drive the most complex and high-impact opportunities across the region.

HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE

As a Principal Sales Engineer, you will operate as a strategic technical authority and trusted advisor across customers, partners, and internal teams. You will lead the most critical engagements, influence long-term customer strategy, and drive technical excellence across the organization.

You will:

Lead and shape strategic, high-value customer engagements, driving technical wins across the most complex enterprise opportunities
Act as a primary technical advisor to executive stakeholders, influencing both IT and business strategy
Drive account and territory-level technology strategy, positioning Cohesity as a long-term platform for data security and management
Own and lead complex solution architectures across hybrid, multi-cloud, and enterprise environments
Design and execute advanced proof of concepts (PoCs) that demonstrate both technical differentiation and measurable business value
Proactively identify customer challenges and opportunities, including those not explicitly stated, and translate them into strategic initiatives
Lead cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Product Management, Engineering, and Customer Success to deliver optimal outcomes
Ensure technical risks are identified early and mitigated effectively across key deals and programs

WE'D LOVE TO TALK IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

You are a senior technical leader with the ability to operate at both deep technical and executive levels, driving outcomes across customers and the organization.

Extensive experience in Sales Engineering, Pre-Sales Solutions Architecture, or Technical Pre-Sales leadership roles
Proven ability to lead large, complex, multi-stakeholder engagements in complex environments
Strong track record of influencing customer strategy and executive decision-making
Deep understanding of enterprise IT landscapes, including data protection, cloud, and security
Ability to connect technical solutions to business value and measurable customer outcomes

Technical expertise

Deep expertise in data protection, cyber resilience, and modern data platforms
Strong architectural knowledge across:
- Hybrid and multi-cloud environments
- Enterprise infrastructure and applications
Experience shaping end-to-end solution architectures for large-scale environments
Contributions to:
- Technical thought leadership (white papers, blogs, internal frameworks)
- Advanced demos and reusable solution assets
Industry certifications (cloud, data, or security technologies) strongly preferred

Your leadership & influence

At the Principal level, you are a recognized technical leader and multiplier of impact across the organization.

You will:

Be sought out as a technical expert across the region (Area/Geo level and beyond)
Lead and contribute to Sales Engineering strategy, initiatives, and transformation programs
Mentor and develop senior and junior Sales Engineers, elevating overall team capability
Represent Cohesity at industry events, executive briefings, and customer engagements
Create and drive adoption of best practices, methodologies, and reusable frameworks
Influence product strategy and roadmap through direct customer insight and field feedback

What makes you successful

You combine deep technical mastery with strategic vision and business acumen
You influence at all levels—from technical teams to C-level executives
You drive clarity and direction in highly complex and ambiguous situations
You are recognized as a thought leader internally and externally
You consistently elevate both customer outcomes and organizational performance
You operate with high autonomy, accountability, and leadership impact

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Typically 10+ years of relevant experience in pre-sales, architecture, or technical leadership roles

Why Cohesity?

Work at the forefront of data security, cyber resilience, and AI-driven innovation
Influence strategic customers and major business outcomes across the region
Be part of a collaborative environment focused on technical excellence and continuous innovation
Grow as a leader in a company that values ownership, impact, and expertise

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In-Office Expectations

Cohesity employees who are within a reasonable commute (e.g. within a forty-five (45) minute average travel time) work out of our core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing.

Senior Sales Engineer - Germany with focus on Strategic Accounts