Senior Sales Engineer, Enterprise

April 30, 2026

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<div class="content-intro">From Fivetran’s founding until now, our mission has remained the same: to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity. With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required. We’re proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data-driven.</div>About the Role Fivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack for thousands of companies. We’re looking for a talented Senior Sales Engineer to join our Enterprise sales team. As an Enterprise Sales Engineer, you will work closely with our sales team to understand our Enterprise customers’ complex business needs and showcase how Fivetran’s data replication solutions can help them achieve their desired business outcomes. You will be responsible for providing technical expertise, identifying functional and technical requirements, and supporting a regimented proof-of-value process throughout the sales cycle. This is a full-time position based remotely in the Western US (CA, AZ, OR, WA, NV, CO) and must be willing to travel 20%+ Technologies You’ll Use AWS, GCP, Azure, Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks, Kafka, Grafana, API, Linux, Windows, Python, Java, RDBMs (ie Oracle, SQLServer, DB2, etc.) What You’ll Do <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> Work with Enterprise customers to understand their business requirements, use cases, and data replication requirements </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> Develop and deliver functional and technical presentations to Enterprise audiences </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> Ensure the technical win by running a tight proof-of-value process </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> Work closely with Fivetran’s Product, Post Sale Services, Support, and Engineering teams to ensure alignment of our solutions to Enterprise customer needs </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> Develop and maintain relationships with key Enterprise customers and partners </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> Stay up-to-date on the latest technologies and trends in our industry </li> </ul> Skills We’re Looking For <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> 5+ years of experience selling IT services or products in an enterprise or similarly complex environment </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> Working knowledge of at least one relational database management system (RDBMS) such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DB2, or Sybase </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> Candidates should have experience interacting with databases.(e.g., basic troubleshooting, basic knowledge of logging/archiving, OR basic installation/administration) </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> Working knowledge of at least one cloud data warehouse platform (CDW) </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> Proven ability to partner cross-functionally with Post-Sales Services, Support, and Engineering teams to align solutions with enterprise customer requirements </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> Strong technical background in database replication, cloud infrastructure, and data integration technologies </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> Experience with modern data analytics technologies, including cloud data warehouses, transformation tools, data catalogs, and BI platforms </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"> Strong problem-solving and analytical skills </li> </ul> This position qualifies for Fivetran’s incentive plan, and it’s common for employees in this role to achieve the total on-target earnings. As part of our commitment to setting new hires up for success, all new sales team members attend a one-week, in-person Revenue Bootcamp during their second week at Fivetran. This bootcamp, held at one of our designated company locations, requires travel and is a mandatory part of the onboarding process. #LI-REMOTE #LI-MT2<div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description">The compensation range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire compensation for the target position and level, and may include sales incentives or target bonuses depending on the role. Our compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Our job titles may span more than one career level. Within the range, individual compensation is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, business need, market demands. The compensation range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your location during the hiring process.</div><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range">$158,010—$197,512.50 USD</div></div><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">OTE (On Target Earning)</div><div class="pay-range">$197,512.50—$246,890.63 USD</div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"> Perks and Benefits <ul> <li>100% employer-paid medical insurance*</li> <li>Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off</li> <li>RSU stock grants*</li> <li>Professional development and training opportunities</li> <li>Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities</li> <li>Monthly cell phone stipend</li> <li>Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.</li> </ul> *May vary by country and worker type - please reach out to your recruiter for more information Click <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CdawUwjo1Q1B7ghZJ_owdmmHB8VtqhBu?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a> to learn more about Fivetran's Benefits by Region. <hr> We’re honored to be <a class="c-link" href="https://fivetran.com/blog/hvr-acquisition-series-d" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://fivetran.com/blog/hvr-acquisition-series-d" data-sk="tooltip_parent">valued at over $5.6 billion</a>, but more importantly, we’re proud of our <a class="c-link" href="https://fivetran.com/culture" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://fivetran.com/culture" data-sk="tooltip_parent">core values of Get Stuck In, Do the Right Thing, and One Team, One Dream</a>. Read about us in <a class="c-link" href="https://fivetran-com.s3.amazonaws.com/news/forbes-aug-sept-2022-digital-reprint-10-21-22.pdf" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://fivetran-com.s3.amazonaws.com/news/forbes-aug-sept-2022-digital-reprint-10-21-22.pdf" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Forbes</a>. Fivetran brings together high-quality talent across the globe to make data access as easy and reliable as electricity for our customers. We value and recognize that our customers benefit from having innovative teams made of people from many backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Fivetran promotes diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging through attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce, not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it helps us build a world-class company to better serve our customers, our people and our communities. To learn more about Fivetran’s culture and what it’s like to be part of the team, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlhtp4dGh8o" target="_blank">click here</a> and enjoy our video. To learn more about our candidate privacy policy, you can <a href="https://fivetran.com/candidate-privacy" target="_blank">read our statement here</a>. <hr> We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to participate in our interview process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process due to a disability, medical condition, or any other circumstance, please don't hesitate to submit your request by filling out this <a href="https://forms.gle/V7k3t4u9j523XkEt6">form</a>. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation and ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Your request and any information provided will be kept confidential and will not impact your candidacy. We look forward to hearing from you and accommodating your needs to the best of our ability.</div>

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