Sales Engineer | AI AppSec
Escape
New York, NY · $70k–$180k a year · Posted November 10, 2026
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About the job
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Sales Engineer at Escape, you’ll be the technical bridge between customers, Account Executives, and the engineering team enabling commercial deals by highlighting how our platform solves real-world security challenges. You will shape customer success, deliver demos, run POCs, and act as a trusted technical expert.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with Account Executives and Engineering to drive commercial wins in pre-sales engagements
- Configure, demo, and guide customers through our platform to ensure a seamless technical experience
- Gather customer feedback, educate on best practices, and advise on optimal product use
- Identify opportunities for product improvement, sharing critical insights with Product & Engineering teams
- Occasionally support on-site visits, workshops, and POCs at customer offices or industry conferences
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Experience: 4+ years in a deep tech environment; consulting experience is a plus
- Technical Skills: Strong understanding of SaaS/software products; Python required, back-end engineering a plus
- Customer Focus: Passion for enabling customer success, with outstanding communication skills
- Proactive Problem-Solving: Confidence in independently troubleshooting technical challenges
- Team Player: Track record of seamless collaboration with sales, product, and engineering
- Startup Enthusiast: Eager to make an impact at a fast-growing, high-energy AI security startup
WHY JOIN US?
- Help shape the future of code-to-cloud and AI-driven security
- Collaborate within a passionate, international team
- Competitive compensation and opportunity for career growth
- Work with cutting-edge technology in dynamic NYC & Paris offices
If you’re a technically strong, client-facing engineer who loves pre-sales strategy and making commercial impact, we’d love to meet you! Apply now and join Escape on our mission to secure the future.