Zenity

Senior Sales Engineer

United States full-time Senior $155,000 - $190,000
full-time Senior level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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About the role

Description
About the Role & Hiring Manager
I joined Zenity because the opportunity to define an entirely new security category was too compelling to pass up. Securing AI agents at scale is one of the most consequential challenges in cybersecurity right now, and the window to lead that conversation is narrow. Zenity has the right combination of culture, passion, and technical focus to own it and I wanted to be part of building that from the ground up, at exactly the right moment..
As a leader, I value ownership, direct feedback, and collaboration. Our team operates with urgency and high standards, and I expect real ownership of your deals, your craft, and your development, and proactive communication when something's off, with a deal, a customer, or a process. No surprises."
This role plays a critical part in our next phase of growth. You’ll own the presales technical motion, partnering closely with Account Executives to drive evaluations, influence deal strategy, and help customers understand the value of AI Agent Security.
**Candidates must be located in Chicago Metro or NYC Metro Area**
About Zenity

Zenity is the leader in AI Agent Security and the first company to bring an agent-centric security platform to market. As enterprises accelerate AI agent adoption, we are establishing the security framework for how AI agents are secured and governed at enterprise scale.We deliver full-lifecycle visibility, governance, detection, prevention, and response for AI agents from build time to runtime, across SaaS, home-grown platforms, and end-user devices.
Backed by $180M+ in total funding, including a $125M Series C led by Norwest, with participation from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and Microsoft's M12, Zenity is trusted by Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises worldwide.
Join us in shaping how AI agents are secured at enterprise scale.
What You’ll Do

Partner with Account Executives to drive the technical side of the sales cycle — from discovery through evaluation and close

Lead technical discovery to understand customer environments, risks, and existing security and development tooling

Deliver tailored demos that connect Zenity’s capabilities to real customer use cases and priorities

Guide proof-of-value (POV) engagements by defining success criteria and helping customers validate outcomes

Support technical validation, including security reviews, architecture discussions, and objection handling

Clearly articulate Zenity’s value to both technical (security, engineering) and business stakeholders

Contribute to deal strategy, including qualification, competitive positioning, and closing plans

Help build and refine repeatable presales assets, demo environments, and technical messaging

Represent Zenity externally through customer conversations, webinars, and security community engagement

Requirements

Experience in a Sales Engineering or Solutions Engineering role within cybersecurity or highly technical B2B SaaS

Strong understanding of Security Operations (SecOps)/Application Security (AppSec) and modern development environments

Ability to navigate complex enterprise environments and engage with security and engineering stakeholders

Strong communication and presentation skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Ability to translate technical concepts into clear business value

Comfort operating in fast-paced, evolving environments with a high degree of ownership

Experience supporting enterprise sales cycles and influencing deal outcomes

Exposure to AI, low-code/no-code platforms, or emerging development technologies

Interview Process
Our interview process is designed to be transparent, conversational, and focused on real-world experience. While steps may flex slightly based on scheduling, the core process includes:

Recruiter Screen (45 minutes) An introductory Zoom conversation to learn more about Zenity, the role, and your background.

Peer Interviews (2 x 30 minutes) Conversations with cross-functional partners (typically an Account Executive and a Solutions Engineer) to understand collaboration style and day-to-day partnership.

Hiring Manager Interview (45–60 minutes) A deeper discussion focused on your experience, problem-solving approach, and how you’d operate in the role.

Leadership Interviews (30-45 minutes each) Conversations with the Sales Director and Director of Field Engineering to align on expectations, execution, and cross-functional leadership.

Zenity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We enable enterprises to adopt AI agents securely and at scale, and that starts with building a team that reflects a wide range of perspectives and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where talented people can do their best work, securely, confidently, and with impact.
Compensation
The expected base salary range for this role is $155,000–$190,000 depending on experience, skills, and location. In addition to base compensation, this role may be eligible for commissions, equity and performance-based incentives.
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Technology & IT Operations Remote Collaboration Sales Senior Engineer Senior level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Senior Sales Engineer role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Zenity?
  3. Which of Operations, Remote Collaboration and Sales have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Operations, Remote Collaboration and Sales.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Senior Sales Engineer role because I can bring practical experience in Operations, Remote Collaboration and Sales, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Zenity needs from this hire.

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