Sales Engineer - US
Company: Akamas
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description We’re redefining performance
engineering with AI - join us! Akamas is a software platform that
reshapes IT performance optimization through AI, automation, and
the domain expertise we’ve developed by working with some of the
most demanding enterprise customers across the world, achieving
unprecedented levels of performance, efficiency, and cost savings.
About the role We are looking for a US-based Sales Engineer who can
combine deep technical expertise with customer-facing experience.
In this role, you will support the US sales team in pre-sales
activities, deliver technical guidance to prospective customers,
and lead proof-of-concept projects. In the initial phase, you will
also cover key Customer Success responsibilities, acting as the
first technical point of contact for early US customers, helping
them validate solutions, adopt Akamas effectively, and realize
tangible value from the platform. What you'll do Deliver compelling
product demos to showcase Akamas’ capabilities Manage and resolve
technical inquiries during the sales process Analyze customer
requirements to design tailored solutions and PoC proposals Lead
and execute PoC projects, ensuring validation of solution fit and
smooth integration in the customer environment Prepare technical
adoption proposals and assist in sizing licenses based on customer
usage. Respond to RFI/RFP requests with clear and detailed
technical information Collaborate closely with product and
engineering teams to ensure feasibility and alignment with customer
requirements Serve as the technical advisor for early US customers,
bridging the gap between sales and customer success What we're
looking for 5 years of experience in technical customer-facing
roles (Solution Engineer, Technical Account Manager, or similar)
Strong knowledge of enterprise architectures based on Kubernetes
Familiarity with observability solutions (such as Dynatrace,
Datadog, Grafana, ) Strong communication and presentation skills,
including experience engaging with technical and executive
stakeholders Flexible and proactive , able to balance pre-sales,
PoC execution, and early customer success responsibilities Nice to
have Background in performance engineering Experience in tuning
complex IT Stacks (based on Java, Node.js, Go, ) Proficiency in
major cloud platforms (AWS, Google, etc.) Strong
scripting/automation skills (Bash, Python) Why Akamas Join Our Team
and Make a Real Impact: Last year, we secured a $10 million
investment from United Ventures, a leading venture capital firm
investing in high-growth technology companies. This funding fuels
our next stage of innovation and global expansion. We’re on the
lookout for dynamic individuals who want to make a significant
impact from day one and be part of a rapidly scaling tech company.
Tech Your Way: choose your weapon in the tech battle! Whether
you're team Mac or team Windows, we believe in equipping you with
the tools that spark joy. After all, the only thing better than
coding your next big idea is doing it on a laptop that suits your
style!
Keywords: Akamas, Nantucket , Sales Engineer - US, IT / Software / Systems , Boston, Massachusetts
