Full-Time

Sr. Solutions Engineer

Manufacturing, Midwest

Posted on 7/30/2024

Splunk

Splunk

5,001-10,000 employees

Data analytics and IT management platform

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$182k - $269.5kAnnually

+ Equity + Long-term Cash Awards

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Remote work is available in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Category
Solution Engineering
Sales & Solution Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Sales
Perl
Hadoop
Cassandra
Requirements
  • 7+ years related experience in selling and supporting software products to IT organizations.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral, and an ability to communicate complex ideas to all levels of the business.
  • Strong technical fundamentals in a relevant part of IT or Security markets (examples include networking, systems administration, development, application management, operations, etc.)
  • Familiarity with programming or scripting a plus (e.g. C/C++, Shell, Perl, Python, etc.)
  • Knowledge of “Big Data” technologies (Map-Reduce, Hadoop, HBase, Cloudera, Cassandra) a plus.
  • Should be available to travel to visit prospects and customers in the region.
  • Desire to learn, grow and be a part of our expanding and dynamic Team.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or substantial relevant on the job experience.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Responsibilities
  • Partner with the regional sales team to develop strategic and technical account and territory plans.
  • Ability to demonstrate Splunk’s products and solutions to customers either on-site or remotely, with a focus on value-based differentiators.
  • Experience responding to functional and technical elements of RFIs/RFPs.
  • Self-motivated with a consistent track record in technical software sales and knowledge of technology.
  • Strong ability to collaborate and dynamic presentation skills and ability to communicate clearly to emails and RFPs when submitting reports.
  • Ability to be organized and analytical, and will be able to eliminate sales obstacles using creative and adaptive approaches.
  • Comfortable working for a dynamic technical organization with a fast growing customer base.

Splunk offers a platform that transforms machine data into actionable insights, allowing organizations to monitor, analyze, and visualize data in real-time. This platform integrates with various technologies to enhance security reporting and operational intelligence, primarily serving large enterprises in IT, IoT, and cybersecurity. Unlike its competitors, Splunk provides versatile solutions that cater to the specific needs of IT operations and security. The company's goal is to empower organizations to leverage their data for improved decision-making and enhanced security.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$38.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2003

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for real-time data analytics supports Splunk's core offerings.
  • Expansion in cloud services aligns with Splunk's cloud-based solutions.
  • Increased IoT integration drives demand for Splunk's data management platform.

What critics are saying

  • AWS's expansion in cybersecurity could threaten Splunk's market share.
  • Cisco's acquisition may disrupt Splunk's operations and strategic focus.
  • Closure of San Francisco hub might impact Splunk's operational efficiency.

What makes Splunk unique

  • Splunk's platform transforms machine data into actionable insights in real-time.
  • It integrates with major tech platforms like Palo Alto and Cisco for enhanced security.
  • Splunk's acquisition of Rainbird boosts its AI and machine learning capabilities.

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Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance plans for regular, full-time U.S. employees — choose the best plans for you and your family. Plus: Health Savings Account (HSA), Life insurance and survivor benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Business travel and accident insurance, Voluntary Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity

Eligible employees enjoy: 401(k) Plan with a company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Equity awards, Bonus or commission program

We support you and your family: Paid parental leave, Mother rooms and wellness rooms, Family Planning

Your work/life balance is important to us, that's why we offer: 16 company holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days, 10 bereavement days, 5 volunteer days

Ensuring our employees' success goes beyond insurance plans: Education reimbursement, Electric car charging stations, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Stocked kitchens, Gym discounts/onsite fitness centers, Pet insurance discount, Student loan resources, Cool workspace with collaborative environments, 529 College Savings Plan

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