Sales Engineer

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Job Description:

Job Title: Sales Engineer

Location: Los Angeles or San Francisco

Work Model: Hybrid

Department: Sales

About Datasite

Datasite is a global leader in M&A technology, trusted by deal teams worldwide to manage due diligence, control sensitive information, and keep complex transactions moving from launch to close. Our core platform, Datasite Diligence, underpins some of the most important deals in the world by bringing structure, speed, and confidence to information‑intensive workflows. Building on this foundation, we are continuing to scale and evolve our platform by incorporating AI capabilities and broadening our offering through strategic acquisitions. At Datasite, you’ll be part of a growing team that plays a critical role in how transactions are executed worldwide.

Position Summary

Datasite is seeking a motivated and technically adept Sales Engineer to join our team on the West Coast. In this client‑facing role, you will be the primary technical resource for our sales team and a trusted advisor to prospective clients, helping them understand how our SaaS solutions support their transaction workflows across both business and technical audiences. The ideal candidate is a compelling presenter, strong problem‑solver, and enjoys helping customers understand how technology supports real business needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to have a significant impact on our sales success and to grow your career with a global SaaS leader.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with our Account Directors in a pre-sales capacity to develop and execute effective sales strategies, acting as the key technical advisor and product advocate.
• Deliver engaging and customized product demonstrations of the full Datasite platform, highlighting our suite of tools, including our emerging AI capabilities.
• Lead technical discovery sessions with clients to understand their specific needs, challenges, and M&A workflows, and subsequently map those requirements to Datasite’s solutions.
• Serve as a key driver of our product strategy by gathering client feedback and field insights on our AI/LLM roadmap, helping to guide the future direction of our platform.
• Manage and respond to the technical components of RFIs/RFPs, collaborating with internal teams to provide comprehensive and accurate information.
• Respond to technical objections and questions in a timely and professional manner, ensuring a clear understanding of our platform's capabilities and security posture.
• Stay current with industry trends, competitive landscape, and M&A best practices to provide informed recommendations and maintain your status as a subject matter expert.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business, Finance, Computer Science, or Information Technology.
• 2-5 years of experience in a client-facing technical role, such as a Consultant, Sales Engineer, Solutions Consultant, or Technical Account Manager, preferably within a SaaS environment.
• A strong foundational understanding of cloud technologies, APIs, integrations, and enterprise security fundamentals.
• A genuine passion for emerging technology – especially AI, LLMs, and automation – and the ability to translate them into practical business value.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with a proven ability to articulate complex technical concepts in a clear, concise, and relatable manner to a wide range of audiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a strategic, analytical mindset.
• Willingness and ability to work in our office 3 days per week

Preferred:

• Knowledge of M&A workflows, finance, or professional services is highly desirable.
• Direct experience with virtual data rooms (VDRs) or other M&A technology solutions.
• A proven track record of success in supporting complex sales cycles.

Why Join Datasite?

• Career Growth: We are dedicated to your professional development and offer numerous opportunities for advancement within a rapidly growing global organization.
• Innovative Culture: Be part of a team that is at the forefront of technology in the M&A space. Your work will directly contribute to our industry-leading products.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We offer a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, and generous paid time off.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of talented and passionate professionals. We foster a collaborative atmosphere where your ideas are valued and your contributions are recognized.

The base salary range represents the estimated low and high end for this position based on a good faith assessment of the role and market data at the time of posting. Consistent with applicable law, each candidate’s compensation offer may vary and will be determined based on but not limited to, your geographic region, skills, qualifications, and experience along with the requirements of the position. This position may be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or overtime if applicable. Benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), a retirement savings plan, paid time off, and other employee benefits. Specific details will be provided during the interview process. Datasite reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Our company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where all individuals are respected and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to building teams that reflect the diversity of our communities.