SLED Systems Engineer (Presales)

The Opportunity

Do you love discovering customers’ business challenges and crafting unique solutions for them? Are you ready for an opportunity to transform the way companies work? If you have a passion for Enterprise Cloud Technology and a knack for helping customers understand them; we want to talk to you!

Nutanix (NTNX) is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic  Systems Engineer (SE) who will act as a trusted advisor to our customer’s beginning as a presales activity while aiding the customer’s transformational journey through the adoption of our solutions portfolio. Your primary responsibility is to partner with the sales team and provide technical knowledge around Nutanix solutions to our customers and prospects. You’ll provide technical expertise through sales presentations, product demonstrations, and guide prospects through technical evaluations (POCs) which are critical to the deal's success. Additionally, you will work with various teams to resolve customer concerns, escalate product issues, and serve as an ambassador for our brand.

About the Team

Join our vibrant and dynamic State, Local, and Education (SLED) team at Nutanix! As part of our Systems Engineering & Solution Sales organization, you will be a key player among our 800+ customer-focused technical sales professionals. Working across various locations, our team members excel at identifying and matching technology opportunities with customer business issues and objectives. Our team culture is built on collaboration and expertise - we act as trusted consultants to Nutanix sales, customer success teams, business partners, and customers alike.

You will report to the Systems Engineering Manager who leads our SLED team with a focus on mentorship, guidance, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. The work setup for this role is remote, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance. There is no specific requirement for you to go into the office as the role can be effectively performed remotely.

The role does involve travel, and you must be prepared to travel up to 25% of the time, primarily within your territory and for various event-based opportunities.

Your Role

• Demonstrate features and articulate benefits of Nutanix solutions​ to influence customer’s purchases to drive business transformation
• Size and configure Nutanix solutions​
• Navigate & build long-term relationships with customers & be seen and treated as their trusted / valued resource​
• Communicate customer feedback into the Nutanix ecosystem​
• Partner with sales counterparts in developing account plans, customer persona coverage models and proposal creation to recommend and design solutions based on Nutanix offerings
• Collaborate with the wider presales team and obtain technical wins in the shortest and most professional manner

What You Will Bring

Work Arrangement

Remote : This position is primarily remote. There is no specific in-office requirement, however, there may be circumstances where you may be required to come into a local office for a specific purpose, and / or to travel to other locations based on business needs.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between USD $ 165,200 and USD $ 247,800 per year.

However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department / team performance, and market factors. Our application deadline is 40 days from the date of posting. In good faith, the posting may be removed prior to this date if the position is filled or extended in good faith.