Sr. Solutions Engineer- Chicago
Neo4j is seeking a Senior Solutions Engineer to join our regional go-to-market team in Chicago. In this role, you will collaborate closely with sales executives to demonstrate how the Neo4j Graph Intelligence Platform addresses critical business needs across various industries, including Financial Services, Telecommunications, Technology, and Life Sciences. As a pivotal member of our team, you will play a central, hands-on role in guiding clients through the evaluation and adoption of Neo4j technology, supporting them throughout their journey to value realization.
Key responsibilities include articulating the business and technical value of Neo4j to customers and prospects, actively driving and managing the technology evaluation stage of the sales cycle, and managing day-to-day activities such as opportunity qualification, technical discovery, presentations, platform and use case demonstrations, proof of value, sizing, and documentation of technical decision criteria. You will also build and nurture rapport with customer stakeholders at all levels, co-create reference and solution architectures, stay current on the latest Neo4j capabilities, distill and communicate customer needs and product feedback, help drive demand through participation in marketing events and conferences, and lead by example to foster an environment of teamwork and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate will have over five years of customer-facing experience in roles such as Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, or Technical Consultant, preferably in a high-growth, scaling environment. Experience with enterprise data architecture, data analytics, data science, or cloud data architecture is essential. Familiarity with graph data technology is crucial, with working knowledge of Neo4j being a strong plus. Proficiency in relational (SQL) and/or NoSQL databases, along with at least one programming language such as Python, Java, JavaScript, Go, or C#, is required. A successful track record in designing and implementing data solutions in public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) or on-premise is also important.
Neo4j offers a competitive compensation package, with annual on-target earnings ranging from $200,000 to $265,000 USD. Employees are also eligible for stock option grants and may participate in standard benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k), paid time off, and certain leaves of absence.
Joining Neo4j means becoming part of a company that values relationships, inclusiveness, innovation, and customer success. With a strong sense of community and ecosystem built around our platform, we offer opportunities to shape the future of data and analytics. Our rapid growth and industry recognition make Neo4j an exciting place to advance your career.