Sales Engineer - Hadoop Observability & Open Data Platform

About this role

Acceldata is hiring a Sales Engineer to act as a technical expert bridging customers and sales teams while demonstrating how their Hadoop Observability and Open Data Platform solutions solve business challenges.

What you'll do

• Conduct technical product demonstrations and proof-of-concept sessions for prospective clients
• Translate customer requirements into technical solutions using Hadoop and observability platforms
• Collaborate with sales team to identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Provide pre-sales technical support and answer complex product questions
• Document and present ROI analysis and technical architecture recommendations
• Support customer onboarding and implementation planning

What they're looking for

• Hadoop ecosystem knowledge
• Data platform and observability technologies
• Technical communication and presentation skills
• Solutions architecture and design
• Sales acumen and negotiation
• Customer relationship management
• Cloud platforms and data infrastructure
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting

Benefits

• High-growth role with significant impact on company success
• Access to cutting-edge data and observability technology
• Collaborative environment with sales and technical teams
• Opportunity to work with enterprise-level clients

Likely interview questions

• Describe your experience with Hadoop ecosystems and data platform technologies—how have you explained complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders?
• Tell us about a time you worked with a customer to understand their pain points and positioned a technical solution to address them.