Role overview

Sales Engineer (DACH Region)

Requirements and responsibilities

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Run consultative, high-value engagements

  • Guide prospects through complex security challenges and position Fortanix as a core part of their infrastructure
  • Translate deep technical concepts into real business value

Lead discovery that actually matters

  • Get to the root of customer problems—not just surface requirements
  • Shape solutions that align to real-world use cases and constraints

Drive POCs and technical validations

  • Own technical evaluations end-to-end
  • Partner with customers to prove value quickly and decisively

Deliver standout demos and enablement

  • Build tailored demos that resonate with technical and executive audiences
  • Train and enable customers to adopt and expand

Stay sharp on the product and market

  • Work closely with Engineering and Product to stay ahead of what’s coming
  • Bring back real-world feedback that influences roadmap and positioning

Build long-term customer success

  • Turn wins into expansions, renewals, and strong references
  • Be a trusted advisor—not just a pre-sales resource

Why This Role

  • Work on cutting-edge security problems (AI security, confidential computing)
  • Be part of a category-defining company with real traction
  • Direct impact on revenue, product direction, and customer success
  • High autonomy, high ownership, and high visibility

RequirementsWhat You Bring

  • 5+ years as a Sales Engineer in enterprise security, infrastructure, or cloud
  • Proven experience supporting complex enterprise deals ($1M+)
  • Strong hands-on technical ability (you can actually do, not just talk)
  • Experience with scripting/programming (Python, Bash, etc.)

RequirementsWhat You Bring

  • HSMs and crypto interfaces (PKCS#11, CAPI, CNG, JCE)
  • KMS systems (KMIP, REST APIs)
  • Cloud key management (AWS KMS/CloudHSM, Azure Key Vault, Google KMS, etc.)
  • Real-world use cases (TDE, TLS, blockchain, secure manufacturing, etc.)

You’re also someone who:

  • Is fluent in German
  • Thrives in a roll-up-your-sleeves startup environment
  • Communicates clearly with both engineers and executives
  • Collaborates naturally across teams and with partners
  • Brings energy, curiosity, and a strong ownership mindset

Bonus Points

  • Experience with Confidential Computing
  • Exposure to GenAI / RAG architectures, especially securing data pipelines
  • Security certifications (CISSP, Security+, etc.)
  • Experience selling into Global 1000 or Financial Services

Benefits

  • We offer a collaborative work environment, amazing equity, great benefits, competitive salary, and the opportunity to redefine cloud computing.
  • 40 hours of Volunteer Time Off/year
  • Internet stipend
  • Friendly culture that brings the best out of everybody
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FocusSales EngineeringRole area
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