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Sales Engineer - US

Akamas S.p.A., Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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We’re redefining performance engineering with AI - join us!

Akamas is a software platform that reshapes IT performance optimization through AI, automation, and the domain expertise we’ve developed by working with some of the most demanding enterprise customers across the world, achieving unprecedented levels of performance, efficiency, and cost savings.

About the role We are looking for a US-based

Sales Engineer

who can combine deep technical expertise with customer-facing experience.

In this role, you will support the US sales team in pre-sales activities, deliver technical guidance to prospective customers, and lead proof-of-concept projects.

In the initial phase, you will also cover key Customer Success responsibilities, acting as the first technical point of contact for early US customers, helping them validate solutions, adopt Akamas effectively, and realize tangible value from the platform.

What you’ll do

Deliver compelling

product demos

to showcase Akamas’ capabilities

Manage and resolve

technical inquiries during the sales process

Analyze customer requirements to

design tailored solutions

and PoC proposals

Lead and execute PoC

projects, ensuring validation of solution fit and smooth integration in the customer environment

Prepare

technical adoption proposals

and assist in

sizing licenses

based on customer usage.

Respond to RFI/RFP

requests with clear and detailed technical information

Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to ensure feasibility and alignment with customer requirements

Serve as the technical advisor for early US customers, bridging the gap between sales and customer success

What we’re looking for

5+ years of experience in

technical customer-facing

roles (Solution Engineer, Technical Account Manager, or similar)

Strong knowledge of enterprise architectures based on Kubernetes

Familiarity with

observability solutions

(such as Dynatrace, Datadog, Grafana, ...)

Strong

communication and presentation

skills, including experience engaging with technical and executive stakeholders

Flexible and proactive , able to balance pre-sales, PoC execution, and early customer success responsibilities

Nice to have

Background in performance engineering

Experience in tuning complex IT Stacks (based on Java, Node.js, Go, ...)

Proficiency in major cloud platforms (AWS, Google, etc.)

Strong scripting/automation skills (Bash, Python)

Why Akamas Join Our Team and Make a Real Impact:

Last year, we secured a $10 million investment from United Ventures, a leading venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies. This funding fuels our next stage of innovation and global expansion. We’re on the lookout for dynamic individuals who want to make a significant impact from day one and be part of a rapidly scaling tech company.

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