Principal Presales Engineer (German Speaking)

Twilio
GB
Remote

Who this role is best for

Best suited to senior presales engineers with telecom expertise who thrive in customer-facing technical roles and can communicate complex solutions in German.

Best fit for

  • Experienced presales engineers with a knack for storytelling and technical demonstrations.
    — “An engaging storyteller - you can gain audience confidence and communicate complex topics to multiple levels of audience.
  • Technical experts comfortable guiding CEOs and engineers through API solutions.
    — “Principal Presales Engineers should be comfortable engaging a CEO or sketching out an API flow on a whiteboard with customer software engineers.
  • Professionals with a background in telecom or contact center technologies.
    — “Previous experience in Telecom, SIP, Contact Center, or Security.

Things to consider

  • Approximately 35% travel is required to build customer relationships.
    — “approximately 35% travel is anticipated to help you connect in-person in a meaningful way.
  • Proficiency in German is mandatory for this role.
    — “Proficient German speaker

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific instances where you designed solutions for complex customer pains.
    — “design, demonstrate, and present innovative solutions that solve business challenges.
  • Showcase your ability to mentor junior presales engineers.
    — “Mentor less experienced Presales Engineers
  • Demonstrate your hands-on experience with cloud platforms and APIs.
    — “Experience building with REST APIs
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Principal

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What success looks like

  • technical win for customers
  • best product fit
  • trusted advisor to customers
Typical background
8+ years pre-sales experience10+ years professional experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Pre-sales ExperienceTechnical PresentationsAPI FlowCustomer Relationship ManagementDistributed Systems

Preferred

German Language Proficiency

Stack & domain

Artificial IntelligenceTechnical WinProduct FitTechnical Pre-sales RelationshipTechnical DiscoveryPropose Technical ArchitecturesDemonstrate ProductAnticipate ConcernsCreative SolutionsCustomer TrustApi FlowCustomer SuccessPre-sales ActivitiesOpportunity QualificationDemonstrationsProof-of-conceptRfpDesign DocumentationTechnical PresentationsEnablement SessionsTechnical And Product SaleBest-practice SolutionsCustomer Technical PainsDiscoveryInnovative SolutionsBusiness ChallengesCustomer Product DemonstrationsCustomer RelationshipsTechnical And Nontechnical StakeholdersHands-onHigh-energyPassionateCreative Problem SolverKnowledge Of How To Get Things DoneAbility To Lead Others To SuccessIdentify And Solve ProblemsContribute To The Broader Twilio Presales Engineering CommunityKnowledge SharingConstructing Demonstration MaterialsCreating Reusable PresentationsMentor Less Experienced Presales EngineersLeadershipCommunicationTeamworkProblem SolvingTechnical JudgmentExecutionOwnershipReliabilityCollaborationFeedbackGrowth And DevelopmentInterview Process ParticipationCommunicationsSalesTechnical SalesProduct DemonstrationCustomer Relationship ManagementMentorship

About the role

Original posting from Twilio via Greenhouse

Who we are 

At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences.

Our dedication to remote-first work, and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant team with diverse experiences making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands.

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions!

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See yourself at Twilio

Join the team as Twilio’s next Principal Presales Engineer, DACH. 

About the job

This position is needed to enable our customers to build the future of communications. The Principal Presales Engineer is a critical part of the sales team focused on our both New Business and Strategic segments.

Twilio’s Principal Presales Engineers are responsible for delivering the Technical Win and best Product Fit to our customers. They lead the technical pre-sales relationship, drive technical discovery, propose technical architectures, demonstrate the product, anticipate concerns and offer creative solutions. They build customer trust in Twilio’s solutions.

Principal Presales Engineers should be comfortable engaging a CEO or sketching out an API flow on a whiteboard with customer software engineers.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

Partner with Account Executives to execute pre-sales activities including opportunity qualification, demonstrations, Proof-of-Concept, RFP, design documentation, technical presentations and enablement sessions.

Help customers achieve success by leading the technical and product sale, recommending best-practice solutions, and guiding them on how to use Twilio’s APIs.

Establish yourself as a trusted advisor to our customers, by taking the lead on understanding customer technical pains through discovery in order to design, demonstrate, and present innovative solutions that solve business challenges.

Build and present highly interactive, complex and engaging customer product demonstrations to help showcase the capabilities of Twilio’s Communications Products, while effectively forming strong customer relationships with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders

Be Hands-on, high-energy, passionate, and a creative problem solver, equipped with the knowledge of how to get things done and ability to lead others to success.

Take the initiative to identify and solve problems - both for the customer and within the organization as we grow

Contribute to the broader Twilio Presales Engineering community through knowledge sharing, constructing demonstration materials, and creating reusable presentations

Mentor less experienced Presales Engineers

Qualifications 

Twilio values diverse experiences from all kinds of industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

*Required:

8+ years pre-sales experience selling complex, technical products or 10+ years of professional experience supporting technical products coupled with customer facing experience, particularly in delivery or consulting

Excellent communicator and presenter able to gain audience confidence

An engaging storyteller - you can gain audience confidence and communicate complex topics to multiple levels of audience.

Ability to build a deep understanding of a customer’s communications needs and guide them to a technical solution

Previous software development experience or working knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

Backend (Java, C#, Node.js, Python, PHP)

Web development (JavaScript, HTML/CSS, frontend frameworks - React, Vue.js, Angular)

Experience building with REST APIs

Previous experience in Telecom, SIP, Contact Center, or Security .

Experience with sales methodologies

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in a technical discipline (Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science) or equivalent practical experience

Proficient German speaker 

Desired:

Familiarity with cloud platforms (Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure) and cloud application architecture.

Experience working with customers in the DACH region

Location

This role will be remote and based in the UK

Travel

We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, approximately 35% travel is anticipated to help you connect in-person in a meaningful way. 

What We Offer

Working at Twilio offers many benefits, including competitive pay, generous time off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.

Twilio thinks big. Do you?

We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call Twilio Magic. Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.

So, if you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now! If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions.

Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Additionally, Twilio participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

Source: Twilio careers (Greenhouse)

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