[![Image]() Meet Jobicy Copilot — free AI autofill for job applications + remote job alerts ›](#) [All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)Open role[![Socket logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/06/1314ce3c-221.png)](https://jobicy.com/company/socket.md)Remote opportunity at[Socket](https://jobicy.com/company/socket.md) # Sales Engineer, Commercial Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move. [Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/socket.md)Share15 Sep 2026Published30Listing views3Application actions15 Oct 2026Apply before Opportunity details ## About this role. AI SummarySocket is hiring a commercial Sales Engineer to lead technical discovery, demonstrations, proof-of-concepts, and solution integration guidance for a software supply-chain security platform. The role partners closely with account teams while translating customer requirements into technical and business value. It requires at least five years of pre-sales technical experience, plus hands-on familiarity with developer tools, package ecosystems, APIs, source control, and scripting. The Sales Engineer will also relay product feedback to internal teams and support retention and expansion with Customer Success. Success depends on balancing strong customer-facing communication with credible technical depth in security and developer workflows. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 4/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 4/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 4/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 5/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThis is a senior, technically demanding pre-sales role requiring expertise across application security, software supply chains, integrations, and commercial sales cycles. The candidate must independently handle technical evaluations while communicating effectively with both technical practitioners and business stakeholders. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job medianHighly competitive$192,500US market range$150k–$230k0$253k AI insightThe disclosed annual base salary range is USD 165,000–220,000, producing a midpoint of USD 192,500. A competitive US market range for an experienced commercial Sales Engineer with cybersecurity and developer-tools expertise is estimated at USD 150,000–230,000 annually in base pay; variable compensation, equity, and benefits may be additional. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. [Sales Engineering](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Sales%20Engineering.md)[Pre-sales](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Pre-sales.md)[Cybersecurity](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Cybersecurity.md)[Software Supply Chain Security](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Software%20Supply%20Chain%20Security.md)[Developer Tools](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Developer%20Tools.md)[Proof of Concept](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Proof%20of%20Concept.md)[REST APIs](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=REST%20APIs.md)[Python](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Python.md)[JavaScript](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=JavaScript.md)[Customer Discovery](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Customer%20Discovery.md) Sample interview questionsHow would you run a technical discovery call with a commercial prospect evaluating Socket?I would begin by identifying the prospect's software supply-chain workflows, package ecosystems, security priorities, stakeholders, and measurable success criteria. I would then map those requirements to Socket capabilities, document technical constraints and integration needs, and agree on a focused evaluation plan with clear outcomes. Describe how you would structure a proof of concept for a security product. I would define the business problem, technical scope, owners, timeline, and mutually agreed success metrics before configuration begins. During the POC, I would provide enablement, troubleshoot blockers quickly, capture findings, and conclude with a results review tied to the customer's operational and business goals. How would you explain software supply-chain risk to both an engineering leader and a business stakeholder? For an engineering leader, I would discuss dependency visibility, malicious packages, vulnerabilities, and integration into existing development workflows. For a business stakeholder, I would frame the same risks in terms of reduced security exposure, less engineering rework, stronger governance, and faster software delivery. What is your approach when a prospect raises a technical objection that you cannot immediately answer? I would acknowledge the question clearly, avoid speculation, and clarify the underlying requirement and its impact on the evaluation. I would then engage the appropriate internal experts, provide a committed follow-up timeline, and return with a validated answer, workaround, or product-feedback path. How have you used scripting and APIs to support a customer evaluation or integration? I use lightweight Python, JavaScript, or shell-based scripts to validate API behavior, transform sample data, automate repeatable setup steps, and demonstrate how a solution fits into a customer's workflow. I document the approach so customers can reproduce it and internal teams can reuse the assets in future evaluations. About Us Socket helps devs and security teams ship faster by cutting out security busywork. Thousands of orgs use Socket to safely find, audit, and manage open source code. Our customers – from Anthropic to xAI, and Figma to Vercel – love Socket (just [check out their tweets](https://socket.dev/love) to see for yourself!) Founded by [Feross Aboukhadijeh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/feross/), a long-time open source maintainer with software downloaded over a billion times a month, Socket has raised [$](https://socket.dev/blog/series-b)[125M in funding](https://socket.dev/blog/series-c) from top angels, operators, and security leaders. About the Role Socket is looking for a Sales Engineer to support our commercial customers. In this role you will be at the nexus between our customers and our engineering, product, and design teams. You’ll work cross-functionally in order to provide technical education, guidance, and support in a pre-sales capacity. What You’ll Do * Lead discussions and product demonstrations to showcase capabilities; address customer challenges, respond to questions, and handle objections. * Craft technical content to guide customers in implementing specific use cases or extending our solution. * Collaborate with account teams to understand customer requirements and translate them to Socket capabilities, emphasizing business value. * Support Proof of Concepts (POCs) that align with customer requirements; provide technical expertise, troubleshooting, and guidance throughout the evaluation process. * Provide guidance on integrating solutions into the customer’s existing infrastructure. * Distill and communicate customer needs and product feedback to Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, and Sales. * Collaborate with Customer Success to drive post-sales revenue, ensure retention, and contribute to growth. * Execute cross-functional projects involving teams such as Engineering, Sales, and Marketing. What You’ll Bring * 5+ years in pre-sales technical roles (Sales Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Solutions Architect, TAM) with commercial customers * Prior experience in security, developer tools, or SaaS environments * Hands-on technical background: prior software engineering, data science, or equivalent role * Deep familiarity with package managers (at least one of npm or PyPI) and programming ecosystems (at least one of JavaScript or Python) * Understanding of software supply chain security and vulnerability management concepts * Ability to read/write basic scripts in Python, JS, or Go * Knowledge of source control systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket) * RESTful API and integration experience Our Interview Process * Phone Screen with our Talent Team * Virtual f2f with the Hiring Manager * Virtual f2f with members of our Sales Team * Presentation * Final call with our Founder * Debrief * References * Offer Hiring is a big decision on both sides. Read more about our [Hiring Philosophy](https://socket.dev/hiring-philosophy)and how we approach the process at Socket. Benefits: Our benefits are crafted to support you and your family, so you can take care of what matters most and thrive in and outside of work. We offer: * Market competitive salary bands * Meaningful equity program * Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family (99% coverage) * Flexible time-off, holidays, and winter shutdown to rest & recharge * Paid parental leave * Remote-first, with quarterly team off-sites At Socket, we * Pursue Excellence: We set ourselves apart by consistently delivering work of exceptional quality and distinction. * Move with urgency and focus: We prioritize swift, decisive action. * Think rigorously: We care about being right and it often takes reasoning from first principles to get there. We value alternative perspectives and have constructive discussions. * Trust and amplify: We overtrust, always assume good intent, and give specific feedback to help each other improve. * Feel a strong sense of ownership: We wear many hats and feel a strong sense of overall ownership of the company and we’re non-territorial regarding our nominal domains. * Are customer obsessed: We relentlessly prioritize the needs of our customers, striving to exceed their expectations and delight them at every interaction. 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