Sales Engineer - FSI

OverviewThis is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.  "DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." – IDC “The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments” - Marc Hamilton, VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA  DDN is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge data intelligence platform is designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence.   Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management.   Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage. Job DescriptionAs a Sales Engineer, you'll architect high-performance storage solutions that enable customers to achieve their boldest ambitions. Work across finance, pharmaceuticals, education, and physical AI—designing systems that power real-time trading, accelerate drug discovery, enable groundbreaking research, and fuel autonomous systems.You'll translate complex customer requirements into elegant technical solutions, demonstrate capabilities through POCs and benchmarks, and serve as a trusted advisor throughout the sales cycle.What You'll DoCustomer EngagementPartner with customers to understand their critical data challenges—high-frequency trading, genomics processing, AI model training, or autonomous vehicle sensor fusionTranslate technical requirements into elegant, scalable storage solutions that exceed expectationsAct as trusted technical advisor throughout the sales cycleSolution DesignArchitect storage for AI/ML training, HPC simulations, data analytics, and GPU-accelerated workloadsDesign for reliability, resilience, security, and scale—balancing performance with data protectionCreate BOMs, system architectures, and technical proposals for complex RFPsConduct live demos, POCs, and performance benchmarkingIntegrate with GPU clusters, Kubernetes, cloud platforms, and AI frameworksInnovation & GrowthStay current on AI infrastructure and storage technology trendsCollaborate with Product and Engineering teams using field insightsMentor team members and contribute to technical thought leadershipShape product direction based on customer needsWhat You BringTechnical Foundation (All Levels)Strong understanding of storage and data architectures: SAN, NAS, object storage, parallel file systemsKnowledge of architectural patterns for reliability, resilience, security, and scaleUnderstanding of storage and data protocols: S3, POSIX, NFS, SMBFamiliarity with network protocols: TCP/IP, InfiniBand, RDMACuriosity about massively parallel technologies (Lustre, GPFS, Exascaler)Aptitude for AI workloads and how storage enables AI innovationAbility to communicate technical concepts to both engineers and executivesEntry Level (0-3 years)Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)Exposure to storage/systems through coursework, internships, or projectsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsCustomer-facing communication skillsExperienced (3+ years)3-8+ years in pre-sales, solutions architecture, or technical consultingProven track record designing storage/infrastructure solutionsHands-on experience with enterprise storage systemsExperience with AI/ML infrastructure, HPC, or high-performance workloads (preferred)Success managing complex technical sales cyclesWhat Sets You ApartGenuine curiosity about AI and its impact across industriesOwnership mindset—you solve problems until they're solvedAbility to translate technical complexity into business valueThrive in fast-evolving technology environmentsCollaborative team player with integrity and empathyDDNDDN has a very strong orientation towards these 4 characteristics and any successful employee will demonstrate these capabilities: Self-Starter - Takes independent action to identify and solve problems. Seeks out relevant information needed to make decisions. Gets involved with new initiatives. Success/Achievement