Remote Sales Engineer

Summary

Join Sahara AI, a decentralized AI blockchain platform backed by leading investors, as a Technical Sales Engineer. You will bridge the gap between our technology and our integration partners' needs. This crucial role involves providing hands-on technical support, creating proof-of-concept demonstrations, and evaluating partner integrations. You will collaborate with key partners, offer product advice, and assist with API integrations and troubleshooting. You will also contribute to product strategy and lead technical aspects of pre-sales and customer expansion. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of AI and blockchain within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in technical roles involving AI and/or web3/crypto
• Proficiency in Python
• Demonstrable experience delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions in innovative tech environments
• Proficiency with blockchain technologies, especially the Cosmos SDK, including smart contracts, tokenomics, and decentralized systems
• Understanding of AI model architectures, data science, and machine learning workflows such as deploying AI agents on decentralized platforms
• Experience with cloud-native architectures, particularly in deploying scalable AI or blockchain solutions, on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Familiarity with designing and implementing APIs and SDKs, ideally in the context of AI and blockchain ecosystems
• Knowledge of data privacy, encryption, and secure architecture

Responsibilities

• Build and deliver compelling demos including recorded content for our user documentation library
• Support updates to developer documentation
• Act as the main point of contact for inbound technical requests, guiding partners through onboarding and initial integration
• Collaborate directly with key partners, diving deep into their technical challenges to identify solutions
• Provide high-level product advice aligning partners goals to optimize integration success
• Assist clients and partners with API integrations and technical troubleshooting
• Evaluate potential partners' compatibility with our layer 1 blockchain (Cosmos + EVM compatible)
• Support and participate in online and in-person hackathons when needed
• Collaborate with the BD team on technical aspects of partnerships and integrations
• Lead technical aspects of pre-sales and customer expansion conversations
• Act as a liaison between sales and engineering teams
• Manage technical scoping, implementation, and success during initial pilot phases
• Contribute to product strategy based on market insights and customer feedback

Preferred Qualifications

• Startup experience
• Familiarity with Cosmos + EVM
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for customer-facing interactions
• Proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies
• Experience in customer success or technical support roles
• Background in information security, particularly in blockchain contexts

Benefits

• High competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health benefits and vacation time
• Receive support for career and professional development