Senior Sales Systems Engineer, Kasten, West
About the Role
Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes is Veeam's Kubernetes-native data protection platform, purpose-built for modern cloud-native applications and AI-driven workloads. As enterprises accelerate Kubernetes adoption and container-based platform modernization, Kasten is positioned to be the data protection standard for cloud-native infrastructure.
The Senior Sales Systems Engineer (Kasten Specialist Solutions Engineer) partners with the Kasten Sales Specialist to drive technical wins across enterprise accounts in the US West and US Central geographies. You will own the technical sales cycle end to end: discovery, architecture, demonstration, proof of concept, and technical close. You will also serve as the primary field voice back to Kasten Product Management on requirements and roadmap gaps.
This is a quota-carrying, customer-facing role. You are accountable for the technical win.
***Strong preference for location in PST***
What You’ll Do
Lead all pre-sales technical activities across assigned territories, including discovery, solution architecture, demonstrations, and POC execution
Deliver compelling technical presentations and product demonstrations to enterprise technical evaluators, architects, and senior leadership
Architect Kasten solutions against customer requirements and enterprise security and compliance frameworks
Scope, manage, and drive POCs to technical closure on aggressive timelines
Translate customer business objectives into Kubernetes data protection requirements and solution designs
Support lead generation activities including industry events, webinars, and technical briefings
Collaborate with Red Hat, AWS, and other ecosystem partners that are critical to advance co-sell opportunities
Work closely with regional channel partners and system integrators to support partner-led technical evaluations
Provide structured product feedback to Kasten Product Management based on field experience and customer requirements
Travel up to 40% within US West/Central and occasional global travel
What You’ll Bring
7+ years of pre-sales or solutions engineering experience in enterprise software, with demonstrated success in North American enterprise markets
5+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes-based products in production or evaluation environments, including Red Hat OpenShift, AWS EKS, or equivalent
Working knowledge of Kubernetes data protection, backup and recovery strategies, and cloud-native storage architectures
Familiarity with enterprise procurement processes and channel dynamics
Ability to translate complex technical capabilities into business value for both technical evaluators and senior enterprise stakeholders
Highly energetic and resourceful, with a hands-on, get-it-done approach and a strong desire to own outcomes in a fast-moving environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present to groups of varying size and seniority
Bonus Skills
Experience selling Kubernetes platforms, cloud-native infrastructure, and/or data resilience solutions
Background selling to enterprise DevOps, Platform Engineering, or IT Operations teams
Familiarity with the Red Hat OpenShift, AWS EKS, or VMware Tanzu ecosystems
Experience launching or growing a new product or business in an enterprise account base
Previous experience in a high-growth or scaling startup environment
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What you'll get
Unlimited paid time off, 12 paid holidays including 4 global VeeaMe Days for self-care and 24 paid volunteer hours annually through Veeam Cares
Paid parental leave: 8 weeks for all parents, 16 weeks for birthing parents
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day
Mental health support, therapy sessions, and digital wellness tools via our Employee Assistance Program
401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support through Maven, plus paid volunteer time
AirVet: 24/7 virtual veterinary care at no cost
Legal services, identity protection, and supplemental health insurance options
Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting
Opportunities to learn and grow through on-demand libraries (LinkedIn Learning, O’Reilly), mentoring, workshops, and learning events like our annual Global Day of Learning
Compensation Transparency
Veeam is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation. For this role, the compensation range below reflects the expected total target compensation (TTC), inclusive of base pay and a competitive performance-based bonus. For roles with a commission plan, the compensation range represents On Target Earnings (OTE), which includes base salary plus variable commission. When determining compensation, Veeam takes into consideration factors such as experience, education, skills, and geographic zone. Offers are typically made below the midpoint of the range.
In addition to compensation, Veeam provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement plans, and unlimited time off.
U.S. Geographic Zones & Compensation Ranges (TTC / OTE)
Zone 1: San Francisco Bay Area, New York City Boroughs
$202,000—$375,100 USD
Zone 2: Washington, California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area)
$185,100—$343,800 USD
Zone 3: Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, Colorado, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Oregon, Nevada, Hawaii, New York (excluding NYC boroughs); Sales roles located in Georgia, Ohio, and Arizona
$168,300—$312,600 USD
Zone 4: All other US locations
$146,400—$271,900 USD