Full-Time

Senior Sales Engineer / Solutions Engineer

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Yubico

Yubico

501-1,000 employees

Provides two-factor authentication security keys

Compensation Overview

$120k - $180k/yr

Senior, Expert

Chicago, IL, USA

Located in Midwest - Chicago area is a plus

Category
Sales Engineering
Solution Engineering
Sales & Solution Engineering
Required Skills
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • 10 or more years experience in IT
  • 8 or more years in security
  • 4 or more years of experience in roles that require direct technical customer interaction, such as Solutions/Sales Engineering or a Pre-sales background
  • Able to configure and install enterprise technologies including network infrastructure, virtualization, web applications, Windows, Mac, and Linux
  • Knowledge of commonly used security technologies and protocols including two-factor authentication, IAM, Single Sign-On, VPN, various authentication protocols (OATH, SAML, OpenID, PIV, FIDO)
  • Excellent written and oral business communication skills
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Ability to collaborate across geographically dispersed functions
  • Located in Midwest - Chicago area is a plus
Responsibilities
  • Establish yourself as a resident subject matter expert on Yubico’s products and ecosystem
  • Strategize with sales reps to help achieve target sales quotas
  • Build strong relationships with prospects and establish technical credibility to help advance deals
  • Maintain relationships with existing customers and look for opportunities to expand their product usage and improve their security posture where relevant
  • Build and deliver successful Proofs of Concept (PoCs)
  • Actively communicate with engineering and marketing with respect to evolving customer requirements in the marketplace
  • Continually assist with solutions development to expand to new target markets and industries
  • Improve the customer’s experience through conferences, workshops, and written documentation
  • Care about contributing to an amazing work culture and environment
  • Support and be comfortable with the rapid, unpredictable nature of a young innovative company
  • Work with customers remotely and in person
  • Travel: Expected to be 20-40%
Desired Qualifications
  • Located in Midwest - Chicago area is a plus

Yubico focuses on cybersecurity by providing two-factor authentication solutions through their YubiKey, a physical security key that requires users to insert or tap it for authentication. This method adds an extra layer of security beyond passwords, making it suitable for both personal and business use across various industries like finance and healthcare. Yubico differentiates itself by offering multiple YubiKey models tailored to different security needs and providing software tools for developers to integrate YubiKey functionality. The company's goal is to meet the increasing demand for secure authentication methods in response to rising cyber threats.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for passwordless solutions boosts Yubico's market position.
  • Expansion in Europe through partnerships like Infinigate increases Yubico's market reach.
  • YubiKey Bio Series addresses demand for biometric, phishing-resistant authentication.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging biometric technologies could impact Yubico's market share.
  • Rapid adoption of passwordless solutions may reduce demand for YubiKey.
  • Supply chain vulnerabilities could lead to production delays or increased costs.

What makes Yubico unique

  • Yubico's YubiKey offers robust two-factor authentication with a physical security key.
  • YubiKey is compatible with major platforms like Google, Microsoft, and Dropbox.
  • Yubico provides a range of hardware and software solutions for diverse security needs.

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Benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness benefit

Equity in the company

Learning & development

Global events

Parental leave

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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