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Senior Sales Engineer (US East)

Sysdig logoSysdig
TypeFull-time
WorkplaceHybrid
SenioritySenior
LocationFlexible - USA
Posted9/25/2026
Sales

In the cloud, every second counts. On the leading edge of security, Sysdig stops attacks in real-time by instantly detecting changes in cloud security risk with runtime insights and open source Falco. Trusted by a large enterprise customer base, we are a well-funded startup, passionate open source enthusiasts at heart, and problem-solvers who are building and delivering powerful solutions to secure cloud-native applications.

We have an organizational focus on delivering value to customers. We appreciate diverse opinions and open dialogue to spur ideas and we believe in working together to achieve our goals. We're an international company that understands how to cultivate an inclusive environment across all teams.

And we're a great place to work too - we've been named a "Best Places to Work" by Inc, the San Francisco Business Time, and Built In, with recognitions ranging from "Best Benefits" to a "Best Company for Happiness".

We are looking for driven team members who want to join us on our mission to lead cloud security globally. Does this sound like the right place for you?

What you will do

  • You will drive in-depth discovery discussions with prospective customers to understand their environment and associated needs
  • You will deliver world class product demonstrations and assist customers with POV's and drive success
  • You will interface with Sysdig support, customer success, and professional services teams to ensure Sysdig customers are power users of the product
  • You will demonstrate a strong understanding of the security landscape and articulate the general challenges of securing cloud-native applications
  • You will be a trusted advisor to customers and prospects, helping them navigate this new technology space

What you will bring with you

  • 5 to 10 years previous experience as a Sales Engineer
  • Demonstrate a solid understanding of the technical sales process
  • An expert understanding 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

  • Virtualization, containerisation and microservices experience
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CKA, CKS, AWS, GCP, Azure
  • SAAS experience, ideally across multiple clouds
  • Familiarity with CSPM, Container and Cloud security, IAC
  • Experience presenting at industry events and meet ups

When you join Sysdig, you can expect:

  • Extra days off to prioritize your well-being
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% company match
  • Maternity and Parental Leave
  • Mental health support for you and your family through the Modern Health app
  • Full health benefits package for you and your family

The U.S. annual on target earnings (OTE) range for this full-time position is between $181,000 and 226,200 USD/year. This range represents a combination of annual base pay and targeted commission. Actual offers may be higher or lower than this range based on a variety of factors, including your work location, job-related experience and education.

We would love for you to join us! Please reach out even if your experience doesn't perfectly match the job description. We can always explore other options after starting the conversation. Your background and passion will set you apart, especially if your career path is different.

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.

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Sysdig

The leader in real-time AI-powered cloud security

Good-enough security isn’t good enough. Sysdig helps security and development teams prevent, detect, and respond to cloud threats instantly. Founded by Falco and Wireshark creators and built on agentic AI, Sysdig delivers real-time defense grounded in the uncompromising truth of runtime. With streaming views of what’s running, Sysdig correlates signals across workloads, identities, and services to expose hidden attack paths and active risk, enabling teams to tailor defenses together. No guesswork. No black boxes. Just cloud security, the right way.

Private companySeries GIn the news
Founded2013
HQSan Francisco, United States
Size501-1000 employees
IndustryComputer and Network Security
Latest fundingSeries G · Dec 15, 2021
Investors
Third Point VenturesStageOne VenturesGoldman SachsAccel PartnersBain Capital VenturesNext47PermiraInsight Venture PartnersDFJ GrowthThird Point Ventures L.P.Guggenheim PartnersGlynn Capital
Tech stackanaplan, periscope, amazon-sqs, bridge, sentinelone, hotjar, serverless, microsoft-compliance-manager, power-bi, google-optimize, elasticsearch, workato, insideview, perforce, user-interviews, tableau, amazon-ecs, engagio, slack, microsoft-powerpoint
News
  • Teri Harrell Appointed Chief Human Resources Officer at Sysdig
  • Endpoint Security and Network Monitoring News for the Week of November 6th: SentinelOne, Fortinet, Sysdig, and More
  • Sysdig AI Defense puts runtime guardrails on AI agents
  • Sysdig Launches Sysdig AI Defense, Bringing Runtime Security to Every Action AI Agents Take
  • Sysdig Adds Runtime Security and Governance for AI Agents
  • Sysdig Adds Runtime Security and Governance for AI Agents
  • Sysdig Launches AI Defense to Govern Agent Actions From Endpoint to Cloud
  • Sysdig AI defense stops compromised AI agents

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