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Commercial Sales Engineer

Horizon3 AI, Chicago, IL, United States


What You’ll Do Support Commercial Sales Growth

Partner closely with Account Executives to drive opportunities across small and mid-sized organizations by supporting discovery, demos, and technical evaluations.

Learn Customer Environments

Join customer conversations to understand their infrastructure, security maturity, and business priorities.

Deliver Powerful Demos & Proof of Value

Show prospects how

NodeZero

helps identify real attack paths, validate security controls, and reduce risk.

Simplify Complex Security Concepts

Translate technical capabilities into clear business value for both technical buyers and executive stakeholders.

Grow as a Trusted Advisor

Develop the confidence to answer customer questions, guide conversations, and help move deals forward.

Collaborate Across Teams

Work with Sales, Product, Marketing, and Customer Success to improve customer experience and share market feedback.

Continuously Build Expertise

Learn modern cybersecurity concepts, offensive security methodologies, and consultative selling skills from experienced mentors.

What You’ll Bring

1–4 years of experience in Sales Engineering, Customer Success, Technical Account Management, or another customer-facing technical role

Strong interest in cybersecurity and desire to build a long-term career in the space

Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify technical topics

High curiosity, coachability, and eagerness to learn

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Based in

Chicago

or open to relocating there

What Success Looks Like

You become a trusted partner to Account Executives and help win new business

You confidently deliver compelling demos and support evaluations

You rapidly grow your technical and commercial skill set

You build strong relationships internally and externally

You establish yourself as a rising Sales Engineer in one of cybersecurity’s most innovative companies

Perks of Horizon3.ai

Inclusive Team: We value diversity and promote an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

Growth Opportunities: Be part of a dynamic and growing team with numerous career development opportunities.

Innovative Culture: Work in a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.

Remote Work: We are a 100% remote company. Enjoy the convenience and work-life balance that comes with remote work.

Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive salary, equity and benefits. Our benefits include health, vision & dental insurance for you and your family, a flexible vacation policy, and generous parental leave.

Compensation and Values At Horizon3, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and our compensation philosophy reflects this core value. We are committed to fostering an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and rewarded for their contributions. Our compensation structure is designed to be fair, competitive, and transparent, ensuring that every team member is recognized and compensated equitably across roles, levels, and locations.

In accordance with various State’s transparency regulations, we provide the following salary range information for this position:

Total On-Target Compensation:

$140,000 - $160,000 70/30 split annually. The exact salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s location, qualifications, experience, and relevant skills.

Additional compensation: All full-time roles are eligible for an equity package in the form of stock options.

You Belong Here Horizon3 is not just an equal opportunity employer - we are a community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental principles of our culture and success. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, hair length or any other legally protected status by law.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion means we strive to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that reflects the varied communities we serve. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our ability to create cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. At Horizon3, every team member is valued and supported in an environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Come be a part of Horizon3, where your unique contributions are recognized, and your potential is limitless.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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