Full-Time

Senior Customer Success Engineer

Southwest

Posted on 9/12/2025

Cyera

Cyera

1,001-5,000 employees

AI-powered cloud data discovery and protection

Compensation Overview

$190k - $240k/yr

San Francisco, CA, USA + 2 more

More locations: Los Angeles, CA, USA | Phoenix, AZ, USA

Remote

Remote eligible; open to SF, Phoenix, or LA; travel 25-50% annually.

Category
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Python
SQL
Requirements
  • Associates degree or equivalent experience required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar experience a plus
  • 12 years experience in Strong project management skills, enabling you to effectively plan, organize, and execute multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a strong attention to detail
  • A self-starter who thrives in an ambiguous, fast-paced, and deadline-oriented startup environment.
  • A results-oriented mindset, with a proven track record of driving revenue growth, ensuring customer satisfaction, promoting feature adoption, and maximizing customer retention.
  • Prior experience collaborating with Development teams.
  • Proficiency in SQL, scripting languages (e.g., Python or equivalent), and hands-on experience with cloud environments.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with data technologies and cloud technologies, including databases, cloud infrastructure and basic administration (e.g., cloud networking, data and compute assets, IAM and permissions, etc,)
  • Experience with programming or scripting languages and familiarity with APIs and web services
  • Demonstrated expertise in DLP (Data Loss Prevention), Data Privacy/Protection, DSPM/CSPM (Cloud Security Posture Management), SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), or vulnerability management with hands-on experience preferred.
  • Prior experience working in a software company in a technical customer-facing role is essential.
  • Demonstrated track record of owning customer relationships, including onboarding, renewal, and expansion.
  • A self-motivated, proactive, and innovative team player who consistently strives to inspire customer loyalty.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills, particularly when it comes to building and nurturing strategic relationships.
  • A clear and concise verbal and written communicator, capable of conveying complex information effectively.
  • Proficiency in leading both executive meetings and technical workshops, demonstrating confidence and expertise.
  • Ability to work autonomously, tackling even the most intricate challenges, and successfully completing tasks that may lack comprehensive documentation. They will actively participate in projects aligned with their current skill set, seeking assistance primarily for more complex initiatives or issues.
Responsibilities
  • Serving as the primary technical expert on the Cyera Platform, demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise.
  • Establishing yourself as a trusted advisor to customers at all levels, from practitioners to executives.
  • Driving customer adoption through effective onboarding and training processes.
  • Gaining a deep understanding of customers' requirements, challenges, and desired business outcomes, and then designing and delivering customized use cases that align with their goals using a consultative approach.
  • Proactively ensuring that customers are realizing the full value of their investment and maximizing their return on investment by consistently driving sustained adoption of Cyera's platform. You will act as the leader for ongoing engagement and expansion, helping customers achieve their business and technology objectives.
  • Proactively identifying and resolving any obstacles or blockers that may impede customer success, collaborating with peers to address them promptly.
  • Advocating for the customer's voice and feedback, actively influencing Cyera's roadmap and product development.
  • Utilizing self-paced training resources to support customer education and promote knowledge growth throughout their journey.
  • Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues impacting customers, ensuring smooth operation and seamless experiences.
  • Monitoring and reporting on the overall well-being of customers, tracking key health and usage indicators.
  • Collaborating with customers to develop joint success plans.
  • Documenting and sharing best practices both internally and externally to foster knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
  • Mentoring other team members, sharing your expertise and assisting in their professional development.
  • Participating in the interview process to help identify and onboard talented individuals to the team.
  • Conducting Quarterly Business Reviews with customers, evaluating progress, and identifying areas for further improvement and collaboration.

Cyera is a cloud-based data security platform that gives organizations full visibility into their sensitive data across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments. It uses artificial intelligence to discover, analyze, and classify data across a client’s entire data landscape without requiring agents. The product continuously scans and secures cloud data via native APIs, enabling rapid deployment and cost-effective operation. Compared with competitors, Cyera stands out by being agentless and cloud-native, offering automated, AI-driven data classification and risk prioritization that reduces manual security work and speeds response to threats. The company’s goal is to help customers prevent data breaches and leaks by understanding where data lives, how it’s used, who can access it, and which configurations to adjust to mitigate risk.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$1.7B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2021

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • FedRAMP High 'In Process' unlocks US federal contracts for AI data security.
  • $400M Series F at $9B valuation fuels product development and 15-market expansion.
  • Cohesity partnership delivers 95% precision DSPM for enterprise cyber resilience.

What critics are saying

  • Wiz encroaches on DSPM with native classification, stealing Paramount and Chipotle customers by Q2 2027.
  • Ryft integration fails, destroying $100M value and delaying AI governance by 12 months.
  • $1B ARR target misses as Europe underdelivers, forcing down-round by mid-2027.

What makes Cyera unique

  • Cyera's AI-native DSPM deploys agentlessly across cloud, SaaS, on-prem, and AI environments.
  • Ryft acquisition integrates automated governance for AI agent data access control.
  • Otterize buy adds intent-based access control to cloud identity security.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

4%
Business Wire
Apr 2nd, 2026
Cyera achieves FedRAMP High "In Process" status to help US agencies secure AI adoption

Cyera, an AI security platform, has achieved FedRAMP High "In Process" designation, advancing towards full authorisation under the US government's most rigorous standards for high-impact data. The company is launching Cyera for Government to help federal agencies secure AI deployment. The platform provides visibility and control over sensitive data across hybrid environments, automatically discovering and classifying information to ensure compliance with federal standards including OMB M-25-21. It addresses the challenge of AI agents and employees accessing, copying and moving controlled unclassified information across systems. Cyera is valued at $9 billion and has raised over $1.7 billion from investors including Accel, Blackstone, Sequoia and Lightspeed. The company already partners with major enterprises including Paramount, Chipotle and Valvoline.

Truth in IT
Mar 26th, 2026
Cyera raises $400M at $9B valuation to scale data and AI security

Cyera has raised $400 million in a Series F funding round at a $9 billion valuation, tripling its value from a year ago. The round positions the data and AI security company as a key enabler for enterprises seeking to adopt AI technologies safely. CFO Joe Iantosca said the capital will be invested heavily in product development to address the rapidly evolving threat landscape. Cyera helps organisations secure data that feeds AI models whilst protecting against threats from malicious actors also using AI tools. The company has expanded internationally into 15 markets and grown to 1,100 employees globally, with further aggressive expansion planned. Cyera addresses the boardroom question facing enterprises worldwide: how to leverage AI for business advancement whilst maintaining security.

Business Wire
Mar 10th, 2026
Cohesity partners with $9B Cyera to launch AI-powered DSPM for enterprise cyber resilience

Cohesity has launched Cohesity Data Security Posture Management, powered by Cyera, to address AI-related data risks. The solution combines data discovery, classification and protection to help organisations manage sensitive data across cloud, SaaS and AI workflows. The platform uses agentless scanning and AI-powered classification to deliver 95% precision visibility across petabytes of data within minutes. It continuously monitors sensitive data and provides security teams with a centralised view of risks, enabling prioritised remediation before incidents occur. The partnership integrates Cyera's AI security platform with Cohesity's cyber resilience platform, closing the loop from discovery to protection and recovery. Cyera, valued at $9 billion with over $1.7 billion in funding from investors including Accel, Sequoia and Lightspeed, is trusted by numerous Fortune 1000 companies.

TechCrunch
Jan 9th, 2026
Data security startup Cyera hits $9B valuation six months after being valued at $6B | TechCrunch

Cyera raised another $400 million just six months after its last huge round.

Surperformance
Dec 17th, 2025
Blackstone leads $400M investment in data-security firm Cyera at $9B valuation

Blackstone is leading a $400 million investment in data-security firm Cyera, valuing the New York-based company at $9 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal. The funding marks a significant valuation for the data-security startup, though further details about the investment were not immediately available.

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