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Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the indefinite right to work in the job location.
Cohesity is a leader in AI‑powered data security and management. Aided by an extensive ecosystem of partners, Cohesity makes it easy to secure, protect, manage, and get value from data – across the data center, edge, and cloud. Cohesity helps organizations defend against cybersecurity threats with comprehensive data security and management capabilities, including immutable backup snapshots, AI‑based threat detection, monitoring for malicious behavior, and rapid recovery at scale.
We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design.
Join us on our mission to shape the future of our industry.
About Cohesity Cohesity is on a mission to radically simplify how organizations secure and manage their data, while unlocking limitless value. As a leader in AI‑powered data security and management, we help the world’s most innovative companies protect their data, recover from cyber threats, and harness AI to drive business outcomes.
The Opportunity As an AI Specialist, you will be the technical sales expert who accelerates deals by demonstrating how Cohesity’s AI capabilities solve complex enterprise challenges. You will be aligned to a specific sales area, working in partnership with the Vice President, District Managers, Account Executives, and Sales Engineers to provide specialized AI expertise that differentiates Cohesity and drives revenue growth.
This is a technical overlay role for someone who can bridge deep AI expertise with sales execution. You will support your assigned territory by leading technical discovery, architecting AI solutions, conducting compelling demonstrations, and driving proof‑of‑concepts that accelerate deal closure and expand Cohesity’s AI footprint.
What You’ll Do Technical Sales Leadership Across Your Territory
Partner with assigned sales teams to identify and support AI opportunities across your sales area
Overlay onto account teams as the AI subject matter expert
Lead technical discovery sessions to uncover AI use cases in data security, intelligent search, compliance, and threat detection
Conduct executive and technical demonstrations of Cohesity’s AI capabilities
Design and execute proof‑of‑concepts that validate technical fit and accelerate buying decisions
Solution Architecture & Technical Design
Architect AI‑powered solutions that integrate Cohesity capabilities with customer environments
Design technical approaches for AI workloads including ransomware detection, intelligent data search, and automated recovery
Provide technical guidance on implementing AI features within customer data infrastructure
Create reference architectures and technical documentation for AI use cases
Assess customer technical requirements and map them to Cohesity’s AI platform capabilities
Competitive Positioning & Technical Validation
Position Cohesity’s AI capabilities against competitive solutions in technical evaluations
Lead competitive technical discussions highlighting differentiated AI features
Develop technical battle cards and competitive positioning materials for AI capabilities
Drive technical wins through superior architecture, demonstrations, and proof‑of‑concept execution
Provide technical validation that removes barriers to purchase decisions
Enablement & Collaboration
Work closely with District Managers to prioritize accounts with highest AI opportunity potential
Participate in territory planning, technical strategy sessions, and deal reviews
Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to influence AI roadmap based on field feedback
Partner with Business Value Consultants to connect technical capabilities to business outcomes
Customer & Partner Engagement
Engage with IT architects, data engineers, security teams, and technical decision‑makers
Lead technical workshops and briefings that showcase AI capabilities
Support channel partners with technical expertise on AI solutions
Build technical credibility that establishes trust and accelerates sales cycles
What You Bring Required Qualifications
5–8+ years of experience in technical pre‑sales, solutions engineering, or technical consulting roles
Deep hands‑on experience with AI/ML technologies and their enterprise applications
Strong understanding of data infrastructure, storage systems, security architectures, and data pipelines
Proven ability to architect and present technical solutions to diverse audiences
Experience supporting enterprise sales cycles with technical discovery, demonstrations, and POCs
Excellent presentation skills for both technical practitioners and executive stakeholders
Ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization across multiple sales teams
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AI technologies including LLMs, RAG architectures, vector databases, and ML model deployment
Background in cybersecurity, data protection, backup/recovery, or data management solutions
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their AI/ML services
Understanding of compliance frameworks and AI governance requirements
Relevant certifications in AI/ML, cloud platforms, or enterprise architecture
Compensation Pay Range: $190,400.00–$238,000.00
Equal Employment Opportunity Cohesity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at 1-855-9COHESITY or talent@cohesity.com for assistance.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Sales and Business Development
Industries Software Development
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AI Presales Specialist
role at
Cohesity .
1 day ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.
Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the indefinite right to work in the job location.
Cohesity is a leader in AI‑powered data security and management. Aided by an extensive ecosystem of partners, Cohesity makes it easy to secure, protect, manage, and get value from data – across the data center, edge, and cloud. Cohesity helps organizations defend against cybersecurity threats with comprehensive data security and management capabilities, including immutable backup snapshots, AI‑based threat detection, monitoring for malicious behavior, and rapid recovery at scale.
We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design.
Join us on our mission to shape the future of our industry.
About Cohesity Cohesity is on a mission to radically simplify how organizations secure and manage their data, while unlocking limitless value. As a leader in AI‑powered data security and management, we help the world’s most innovative companies protect their data, recover from cyber threats, and harness AI to drive business outcomes.
The Opportunity As an AI Specialist, you will be the technical sales expert who accelerates deals by demonstrating how Cohesity’s AI capabilities solve complex enterprise challenges. You will be aligned to a specific sales area, working in partnership with the Vice President, District Managers, Account Executives, and Sales Engineers to provide specialized AI expertise that differentiates Cohesity and drives revenue growth.
This is a technical overlay role for someone who can bridge deep AI expertise with sales execution. You will support your assigned territory by leading technical discovery, architecting AI solutions, conducting compelling demonstrations, and driving proof‑of‑concepts that accelerate deal closure and expand Cohesity’s AI footprint.
What You’ll Do Technical Sales Leadership Across Your Territory
Partner with assigned sales teams to identify and support AI opportunities across your sales area
Overlay onto account teams as the AI subject matter expert
Lead technical discovery sessions to uncover AI use cases in data security, intelligent search, compliance, and threat detection
Conduct executive and technical demonstrations of Cohesity’s AI capabilities
Design and execute proof‑of‑concepts that validate technical fit and accelerate buying decisions
Solution Architecture & Technical Design
Architect AI‑powered solutions that integrate Cohesity capabilities with customer environments
Design technical approaches for AI workloads including ransomware detection, intelligent data search, and automated recovery
Provide technical guidance on implementing AI features within customer data infrastructure
Create reference architectures and technical documentation for AI use cases
Assess customer technical requirements and map them to Cohesity’s AI platform capabilities
Competitive Positioning & Technical Validation
Position Cohesity’s AI capabilities against competitive solutions in technical evaluations
Lead competitive technical discussions highlighting differentiated AI features
Develop technical battle cards and competitive positioning materials for AI capabilities
Drive technical wins through superior architecture, demonstrations, and proof‑of‑concept execution
Provide technical validation that removes barriers to purchase decisions
Enablement & Collaboration
Work closely with District Managers to prioritize accounts with highest AI opportunity potential
Participate in territory planning, technical strategy sessions, and deal reviews
Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to influence AI roadmap based on field feedback
Partner with Business Value Consultants to connect technical capabilities to business outcomes
Customer & Partner Engagement
Engage with IT architects, data engineers, security teams, and technical decision‑makers
Lead technical workshops and briefings that showcase AI capabilities
Support channel partners with technical expertise on AI solutions
Build technical credibility that establishes trust and accelerates sales cycles
What You Bring Required Qualifications
5–8+ years of experience in technical pre‑sales, solutions engineering, or technical consulting roles
Deep hands‑on experience with AI/ML technologies and their enterprise applications
Strong understanding of data infrastructure, storage systems, security architectures, and data pipelines
Proven ability to architect and present technical solutions to diverse audiences
Experience supporting enterprise sales cycles with technical discovery, demonstrations, and POCs
Excellent presentation skills for both technical practitioners and executive stakeholders
Ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization across multiple sales teams
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AI technologies including LLMs, RAG architectures, vector databases, and ML model deployment
Background in cybersecurity, data protection, backup/recovery, or data management solutions
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their AI/ML services
Understanding of compliance frameworks and AI governance requirements
Relevant certifications in AI/ML, cloud platforms, or enterprise architecture
Compensation Pay Range: $190,400.00–$238,000.00
Equal Employment Opportunity Cohesity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at 1-855-9COHESITY or talent@cohesity.com for assistance.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Sales and Business Development
Industries Software Development
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cohesity by 2x.
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