Commercial Sales Engineer, West
Cato Networks
Los Angeles, CA · Posted October 26, 2026
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About the job
Cato Networks is the converged network and security cloud for the AI era.
As AI reshapes cybersecurity, enterprises face a dual challenge: unlocking AI’s potential while defending against AI-driven attacks. Cato addresses both through a unified, cloud-native platform, providing the visibility and context to prioritize risks and stop threats in real time across users, applications, data, and AI agents.
Join us as we scale: take on ambitious technological challenges and shape the next generation of enterprise security at a company trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide.
We are looking for a Commercial Sales Engineer in the West to be a technical resource for Cato Network’s field sales force. In this role, you will actively drive and manage the technology evaluation stage of the sales process, working in conjunction with the sales team as the key technical advisor and product advocate for our solutions. You should be skilled at building relationships and explaining technology and product positioning to both business and technical users as well as passionate about understanding technical issues to ensure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the sales process.
Responsibilities
Provide technical validation of Cato Networks solutions to prospects
Development and delivery of product demonstrations
Presenting the product to customers and at field events such as conferences, seminars, etc.
Respond to functional and technical elements of RFIs/RFPs
Convey customer requirements to Product Management teams
Travel throughout sales territory
Requirements
1-3+ years of Pre-Sales or Consulting experience working with network and/or cloud security products in a customer-facing role
Proven track record in software sales
Comprehensive understanding of networking technology, including:
○ LAN and WAN technologies
○ Switching and routing
○ Security (Firewalls and Filtering technologies)
○ Cloud
Strong presentation skills and written communication in emails, RFPs, and reports
Organized, analytical, creative and adaptive in approach and finding solutions
A reasonable estimate of the OTE for this role, at the time of posting, is $150,000 - $180,000. Cato operates from a high place of trust and transparency; we are happy to state the pay range for our open roles to best align with your needs. Exact compensation may vary based on skill set, experience, location, training, and certifications.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.
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