Sales Engineer
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Full-time
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Compensation
USD200k - 250k/year
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Requirements and responsibilities
Astronomer empowers data teams to bring mission-critical software, analytics, and AI to life and is the company behind Astro, the industry-leading unified DataOps platform powered by Apache Airflow®. Astro accelerates building reliable data products that unlock insights, unleash AI value, and powers data-driven applications. Trusted by more than 800 of the world's leading enterprises, Astronomer lets businesses do more with their data. To learn more, visit www.astronomer.io.About this role:Astronomer is on a mission to make DataOps a first-class discipline in every modern data organization. As the driving force behind Apache Airflow, we're powering mission-critical pipelines at scale for companies like Condé Nast, Rappi, Sonos, and more. We're expanding our Sales Engineering team to help data teams orchestrate, observe, and optimize their data pipelines with confidence.The position requires regional travel of approximately 25%, aligned with business needs.What You Get to Do:Lead the technical sales motion in partnership with Account Executives - discovery, demos, proof-of-concepts, and architecture discussionsUnderstand customer pain and translate it into high-impact technical solutions tied to business valueBuild and deliver tailored demos and POCs using Python, Airflow, and related toolsGuide customers through modern DataOps strategies - from orchestration to observability and automationInfluence product feedback loops, collaborate cross-functionally, and contribute to go-to-market strategyWhat you bring to the role:You’re technically sharp, customer-oriented, and energized by solving real problems with data teams. We’re not looking for a perfect checklist match - but here’s what a strong candidate might bring:Python fluency, CLI comfort, and experience building with tools like DockerFamiliarity with cloud-native data architectures (AWS, GCP, or Azure)Understanding of data engineering workflows: orchestration, ELT/ETL, DAGs, CI/CDExposure to platforms like Airflow, Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, dbt, or similar3–10 years total experience, including 2+ years in a customer-facing technical role (Sales Engineering, Solutions Architect, etc.)Strong communication skills across technical and business stakeholdersStartup-friendly mindset: proactive, adaptable, fast-movingBonus points if you have:Experience with observability, Kubernetes, or helping teams scale modern data stacks.Why Astronomer?We’re defining the DataOps layer of the modern data stack - not just orchestrationAirflow is the standard - we’re making it enterprise-ready, secure, and scalableBacked by top-tier investors and trusted by data-forward organizationsYou’ll work with a team that values clarity, ownership, and high standards - without egoThe estimated total compensation for this role ranges from $200,000 - $250,000, along with an equity component. This range is merely an estimate, and the width of the range reflects willingness to consider candidates with broad prior seniority. Actual compensation may deviate from this range based on skills, experience, and qualifications.At Astronomer, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer: we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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