Sales Engineer, Staff

Job Description and Requirements
Job Overview
Ready to take your career to the next level and join the market leader in Application Security? We want to talk to you if you are passionate about working with cutting-edge technologies in the high-energy and growing ANZ ASEAN team.
Join Synopsys, the esteemed Gartner-recognized market leader in Application Security for 7 consecutive years. We are on the lookout for a passionate and driven professional to collaborate with our Sales team and Partners. Your mission will be to accelerate the adoption of our Software Integrity products across diverse customer segments.
As a Synopsys Senior Sales Engineer, you are a critical part of the sales team. The primary responsibility is to act as a technical advisor and AppSec solution expert working with the sales team and our partners in driving the technology evaluation stage during the sales process.
Your Responsibility

• Develop and refine best practices, create compelling presentations, and conduct solution demonstrations.
• Engage with customers on complex design and implementation challenges to drive Synopsys solution adoption and evolution.
• Utilize your field experience and customer feedback to inform and shape decisions on new product features.
• Own and manage pre-sales activities, including opportunity qualifications, competitive analysis, test plans, demos, proof of concept, and RFI/RFPs.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to represent Synopsys at events such as conferences, trade shows, webinars, and other marketing initiatives.
• Travel for business to act as the representative of Synopsys at industry events, engaging with customers and prospects to explore their needs thoroughly.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, engineering, or similar field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer / Channel Sales Engineer / Systems Integrator / Professional Services Consultant.
• At least 5 years of successful enterprise software Pre-Sales experience.
• Excellent face-to-face presentation skills to customers and large audiences.
• Good teamwork capability and ability to work autonomously.
• Experience with Application Security Tools like SAST, SCA, DAST, IAST, and ASPM.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• A background in the software security industry, including penetration testing and code review, is highly preferred.
• Well-versed in a wide range of coding languages and how they work, and practical software development experience in languages like C/C++, Java, C#, and others.
• Knowledge of developer and DevSecOps ecosystems and practices, coupled with expertise in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), DevOps methodologies, CI/CD practices, and Git-based SCM tools.
• Solid understanding of AppSec tools [SAST/ SCA/DAST/IAST/ASPM] and hands-on experience integrating security tools into the DevSecOps ecosystem.
• Familiarity with relevant security frameworks and standards (e.g., OWASP, NIST, CWE).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and services (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and their security features.
• Relevant industry certifications such as OSCP, CSSLP, CEH, and CISSP are preferred.

Standout Qualities

• Public speaking engagements experience at conferences.
• Sales mindset and hungry for wins.
• A developer background with hands-on experience in coding.
• Having an NV1 or NV2 security clearance.

What We Offer
You will join a highly motivated, multi-national team with a clear “Yes, if” mindset and a great team spirit. We are a constant learning company with a variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities. One of the big benefits of joining Synopsys SIG as a growing company is that this allows for continuous opportunities to grow yourself in the fast-growing Application Security sector.
We offer a competitive salary in combination with a sales bonus structure. We also provide a wellness allowance and flexible working arrangements.
Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender preference, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Covered Veteran in accordance with federal law. In addition, Synopsys complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. Synopsys Inc. also provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with a disability in accordance with applicable laws.
Hire Type
Employee
Job Category
Sales
Job Subcategory
Sales Engineering