Senior Security Sales Engineer
@ Datadog

Hybrid
$173,500
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 22 hours ago

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About the Role

The Senior Security Sales Engineer at Datadog provides technical expertise during sales cycles. You will deliver presentations, product demonstrations, conduct technical evaluations, and help close complex opportunities through advanced knowledge and credibility.

What You’ll Do

  • Partner with the Sales team to articulate Datadog's value proposition and vision.
  • Own technical customer engagement during trial phases and address any issues.
  • Technically close complex opportunities with advanced competitive knowledge.
  • Deliver product and technical briefings and presentations.
  • Maintain accurate CRM notes and feedback regarding customer interactions.
  • Proactively relay customer and competitive feedback to technical teams.

Who You Are

  • Passionate about educating customers on observability and security risks.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills to blend business benefits with technical advantages.
  • Experienced with programming/scripting languages such as Java, Python, Ruby, Go, Node.JS, PHP, or .NET.
  • Minimum 3+ years in a Sales Engineering or DevOps Engineering role.
  • Able to sustain long sessions and travel up to 45% of the time.

Benefits and Growth

Datadog offers best-in-breed onboarding, comprehensive global benefits, intra-departmental mentoring, stock equity (RSUs), and continuous professional development. Enjoy an inclusive culture with networking opportunities and flexible work-life harmony in a hybrid setting.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Sales Engineering
  • Technical Presentations
  • CRM Management
  • Customer Engagement
  • Observability
  • Security
  • Scripting Languages
  • Cloud Monitoring
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Technical Problem-Solving
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How to Get Hired at Datadog

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Datadog's culture: Study their mission, values, and recent news.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight sales engineering and technical skills.
  • Showcase hands-on expertise: Emphasize programming and customer solutions.
  • Prepare for technical demos: Practice product presentations and technical scenarios.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review cloud monitoring tools basics.
Practice technical product demos.
Study competitive security landscape.
Refresh scripting language fundamentals.

Behavioral Questions

Describe effective team collaboration.
Explain customer conflict management.
Share experiences in meeting targets.
Discuss handling technical challenges.

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