Full-Time

Technical Account Executive

Updated on 6/17/2025

Fern

Fern

Open-source platform for automating API development

Compensation Overview

$180k - $240k/yr

Mid, Senior

Brooklyn, NY, USA

Living proximity bonus of $18,000 per year if you choose to live near the office.

Category
Enterprise Sales
Customer Success
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Python
JavaScript
TypeScript
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience as an account executive
  • Experience selling a SaaS product with $10K+ ACVs
  • Technical, needs strong understanding of APIs and SDKs
  • Experience with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS — bonus for experience with Python and TypeScript
  • (*Bonus*) You've worked in a high-growth SaaS company
  • *(Bonus)* Experience working with the OpenAPI specification, Conjure (Palantir), or Smithy (AWS)
Responsibilities
  • Run full sales cycle: we want owners who can manage full sales cycle of prospecting to closing, in addition to any other opportunities generated by marketing or inbound
  • Cultivate customer relationships: work hand-in-hand with customer point of contact(s) to ensure all deliverable needs are met and delivered, through initial contract to renewal
  • Define sales processes: we’re still <20 people, and are looking for thought leadership on how to manage sales processes (e.g., CRM management, customer renewals, prospecting strategy)
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS — bonus for experience with Python and TypeScript
  • (*Bonus*) You've worked in a high-growth SaaS company
  • *(Bonus)* Experience working with the OpenAPI specification, Conjure (Palantir), or Smithy (AWS)

Fern is an open-source platform that automates the development of REST APIs, increasing speed by 50% and allowing developers to focus on business logic instead of repetitive tasks. It provides idiomatic SDKs that feel handwritten, supports multiple programming languages, and integrates seamlessly with GitHub and other registries. Fern also offers a Postman Collection with request examples and an OpenAPI specification for compatibility with various tools. The goal is to streamline API development for a diverse range of users, from individual developers to large engineering teams.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$9.5M

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Fern raised $9M in Series A, indicating strong investor confidence.
  • Fern's AI-driven tools are used by over 150 enterprises, including Square and Webflow.
  • Fern plans to launch an AI assistant, Ask AI, enhancing its product offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI-driven API platforms could dilute Fern's market share.
  • Security vulnerabilities in open-source platforms could impact client trust and operations.
  • Reliance on third-party platforms like GitHub poses risks if terms or services change.

What makes Fern unique

  • Fern automates tedious API development tasks, increasing speed by 50%.
  • Fern's SDKs appear handwritten, unlike most autogenerated ones, enhancing developer satisfaction.
  • Fern supports multiple languages and frameworks, offering flexibility in development environments.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Company News

American Bazaar
Apr 21st, 2025
Fern raises $9 million Series A to improve developer and agent experience

Fern raises $9 million Series A to improve developer and agent experience.

SiliconANGLE
Apr 10th, 2025
Fern secures $9M to automate SDKs

Fern, a startup focused on automating SDK creation and maintenance, raised $9M in a Series A round led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Y Combinator, totaling $13M raised. Fern's AI-driven tools generate and update SDKs and documentation in multiple languages, enhancing developer experience. Their offerings are used by over 150 enterprises, including Square and Webflow. Fern plans to launch an AI assistant, Ask AI, and is preparing tools for future AI agent integrations.

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