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Senior Sales Engineer, Enterprise

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Germany
Salary
Undisclosed
Department
Sales
Employment
Full Time
Experience
Senior
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22 Nov 2026
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AI Summary

The role, at a glance.

Fivetran is seeking a German-speaking Senior Sales Engineer to support enterprise sales of data replication solutions in Germany. The role combines technical discovery, solution presentations, and structured proof-of-value execution for complex enterprise customers. It requires strong hands-on knowledge of databases, ETL or replication platforms, cloud infrastructure, networking, and modern data-stack technologies. The successful candidate will partner closely with sales representatives and cross-functional teams while translating technical capabilities into measurable business outcomes. This is a remote full-time position in Germany, with Munich preferred.

Role DNA

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Job Complexity

4/5
EasyHard

Pace & Pressure

4/5
RelaxedFast-paced

Autonomy Level

4/5
GuidedFull ownership

Communication Load

5/5
IndependentCollaborative
AI insightThis is a senior pre-sales role requiring deep technical credibility across enterprise data infrastructure and the ability to lead complex proof-of-value engagements. The candidate must communicate effectively in German with both technical practitioners and executive stakeholders while managing multiple sales cycles.

Salary analysis

Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles.

Estimated job median (per year)Market rate
$115,000
US market range (per year)$95k–$140k
AI insightThe yearly pay period is inferred from the job context; it was not explicitly stated by the employer. No employer salary was disclosed. The yearly cadence and USD market estimate are inferred for a senior enterprise sales engineering role in Germany; actual compensation may vary based on base salary, variable pay, location, and experience.

Core skills

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Sample interview questions
How would you structure a proof-of-value for an enterprise prospect evaluating Fivetran?

I would begin by agreeing on the customer’s business outcome, technical scope, stakeholders, timeline, and measurable success criteria. I would validate source connectivity, security requirements, target warehouse design, replication behavior, and operational ownership before configuring a focused implementation. Throughout the process, I would document findings, manage risks with the account team, and conclude with results tied directly to the customer’s original success criteria.

How do you explain database change data capture and replication to a non-technical executive?

I describe it as an automated system that keeps business data current wherever teams need to analyze it. Instead of engineers repeatedly building and maintaining custom data transfers, changes from operational systems are reliably delivered to the analytics environment. This gives teams faster access to trusted information while reducing operational effort and data delays.

A customer has strict networking and security requirements for a self-hosted source database. How would you approach the conversation?

I would first identify the customer’s network topology, identity controls, encryption requirements, firewall process, data classification, and approved connectivity patterns. I would map those requirements to the supported deployment and connection options, clearly distinguish standard capabilities from gaps, and bring in security or product specialists where appropriate. My goal would be to create a documented, low-risk architecture that satisfies the customer without making unsupported commitments.

How do you manage competing requests from multiple account executives during active enterprise sales cycles?

I prioritize using deal stage, customer impact, technical risk, strategic importance, and time-sensitive commitments. I make priorities visible to account teams, define next steps and ownership for each opportunity, and reuse discovery assets or technical materials when possible. If conflicts arise, I escalate early with clear trade-offs rather than allowing important proof-of-value work to become reactive.

Describe how you would position Fivetran alongside cloud warehouses, transformation tools, and BI platforms.

I would position Fivetran as a reliable data movement layer that automates delivery of source data into the customer’s data ecosystem. The warehouse provides scalable storage and compute, transformation tooling such as dbt turns raw data into governed analytical models, and BI tools make those models usable by business teams. I would tailor the architecture to the customer’s existing stack and emphasize reliability, maintainability, and speed to insight.

This analysis is generated from the job description. Salary estimates, role characteristics and sample answers are guidance, not employer-provided facts.
Opportunity details

About this role.

From Fivetran’s founding until now, our mission has remained the same: to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity. With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required. We’re proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data-driven.

About Us

Fivetran and dbt Labs are bringing together two industry-leading companies with a shared mission: helping organizations unlock the full value of their data.
Together, we’re delivering the data infrastructure layer that helps organizations move, transform, and trust their data — from the moment data moves, through every transformation, to the context teams and AI systems rely on.
Fivetran helps organizations automate data movement across the systems, clouds, engines, and tools they rely on. dbt Labs pioneered analytics engineering, helping teams transform data into reliable, governed insights. Together, we support thousands of organizations as they build a trusted foundation for analytics, AI, and better business decisions.
As we bring our teams and technology together, we’re building on the strengths of both companies while continuing to deliver the products and experiences our customers know and trust. It’s an exciting time to join us: we’re creating a company with the scale, talent, and technology to help more organizations put their data to work with greater speed, confidence, and impact.
During this transition period, you may see references to both Fivetran and dbt Labs throughout our recruiting process as we integrate our teams, systems, and career sites.

About the Role

Fivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack for thousands of companies.

We’re looking for a talented German speaking Senior Sales Engineer to join our Enterprise sales team. As an Enterprise Sales Engineer, you will work closely with our sales team to understand our Enterprise customers’ complex business needs and showcase how Fivetran’s data replication solutions can help them achieve their desired business outcomes. You will be responsible for providing technical expertise, identifying technical requirements, and ensuring a successful proof-of value throughout the sales cycle.

This is a full-time remote position based in Germany, with preference for Munich.

Technologies You’ll Use

AWS, GCP, Azure, Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks, New Relic, Linux, Windows, Python, Java

What You’ll Do

  • Work with Enterprise customers to understand their business, their use cases, and their data replication requirements
  • Develop and deliver technical presentations to Enterprise audiences
  • Ensure the technical win by running an organized proof-of-value process
  • Work closely with multiple cross-fuctional organizations driving change and improvements to Fivetran as a whole.
  • Work closely with multiple Sales representatives, while maintaining a high level of customer focus and technical excellence
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest technologies and trends in our industry
  • Assist team members in advanced technical or business roadblocks

Skills We’re Looking For

  • Native/Professional Proficiency in German
  • 5+ years in data replication, sales engineering, or related technical field
  • Strong technical background covering database replication, cloud infrastructure, and data replication technologies with some form of hands on experience
  • Experience with modern data analytics technologies, including cloud data warehouses, transformation tooling, data catalogs, and BI tools
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with a keen ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Experience with Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres, MySQL, and NoSQL databases
  • Hands on experience with other data replication or ETL tools
  • Experience with self-hosted software applications and supporting infrastructure
  • Hands on networking experience both in the cloud and on-premise

Bonus Skills​

  • Experience developing partner relationships
  • Specialized expertise in security posture
  • Experience with self-hosted and SaaS software applications
  • Hands on experience with DBT
  • Docker/Podman/Kubernetes experience

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Perks and Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid medical insurance*
  • Generous paid time away from work, including paid vacation or flexible/unlimited vacation depending on role and country, plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave, paid holidays, including a year-end Global Week of Rest, and volunteer days off.
  • RSU stock grants*
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
  • Monthly cell phone stipend
  • Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.

*May vary by country and worker type – please reach out to your recruiter for more information

Click here to learn more about Fivetran’s Benefits by Region.


We’re honored to be valued at over $5.6 billion, but more importantly, we’re proud of our core values of Get Stuck In, Do the Right Thing, and One Team, One Dream. Read about us in Forbes.

Fivetran brings together high-quality talent across the globe to make data access as easy and reliable as electricity for our customers. We value and recognize that our customers benefit from having innovative teams made of people from many backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Fivetran promotes diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging through attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce, not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it helps us build a world-class company to better serve our customers, our people and our communities.

To learn more about Fivetran’s culture and what it’s like to be part of the team, click here and enjoy our video.

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We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to participate in our interview process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process due to a disability, medical condition, or any other circumstance, please don’t hesitate to submit your request by filling out this form. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation and ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Your request and any information provided will be kept confidential and will not impact your candidacy. We look forward to hearing from you and accommodating your needs to the best of our ability.

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