Sales Engineer (Pre-Sales) Cloud Data Platforms Remote (UK/EU)

  • H2 Recruit
  • 04/05/2026
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Sales Engineer (Pre-Sales) Cloud Data Platforms Remote (UK/EU)

Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable
Location: London, Mainland Europe, Midlands, South East

We're working with a high-growth, global SaaS organisation at the forefront of Cloud Data Platform optimisation. They're hiring an experienced Solutions Engineer / Sales Engineer / Pre Sales Engineer to partner closely with enterprise sales teams and drive technical wins across complex deals. This is a customer-facing, high-impact role ideal for someone who blends technical depth with commercial acumen and thrives in a fast-paced, cloud-native environment.

Responsibilities
  • Lead technical discovery and qualification with enterprise customers
  • Deliver tailored product demonstrations across Snowflake, Databricks, and BigQuery ecosystems
  • Own Proof of Value (POV) / Proof of Concept (POC) engagements end-to-end
  • Build compelling business cases and ROI models focused on cost optimisation and performance improvements
  • Act as a trusted advisor on Cloud Data Platform strategy, FinOps, and cost efficiency
  • Partner with Sales to drive technical wins across the full deal cycle
  • Translate customer feedback into actionable insights for product and engineering teams
Qualifications
  • 6-10+ years' experience as a Solutions Engineer / Sales Engineer / Pre Sales Consultant
  • Strong experience in B2B SaaS and cloud technologies
  • Hands on knowledge of Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, or similar data platforms
  • Experience with cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Proven track record supporting enterprise sales cycles
  • Strong understanding of FinOps, cloud cost optimisation, or data platform performance tuning
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Benefits
  • Full remote role (UK & Europe)
  • Competitive compensation £100k £115k base, OTE £150k £165k plus share options
  • Opportunity to influence product direction and customer outcomes