Squirro is seeking a dynamic and dedicated EMEA-based Pre-sales Engineer to join our vibrant and innovative tech company.

About the Role

As a Pre-sales Engineer at Squirro, you'll be a key technical advisor and product expert, working closely with our sales team to drive the adoption of our Enterprise GenAI Platform. You'll be the go-to person for all technical aspects of the sales cycle, from understanding client needs and crafting tailored solutions to delivering compelling product demonstrations and proof-of-concepts. This role is a unique blend of technical expertise and client-facing communication, requiring a deep understanding of our products and the ability to translate that knowledge into value for our clients.

Preferred experience

• Client Interaction: At least 2 years of experience working directly with clients in a technical sales role, explaining complex solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Technical Skills:
  • 2+ years of experience in software development, technical consulting, or similar roles.
  • Strong programming skills, particularly in building web applications and APIs.
  • Experience with testing, debugging, and integrating software systems.
  • Comfortable managing Linux systems and writing shell scripts.
  • Experience with microservices architecture.
  • Experience in managing projects from start to finish, including working with data.
• Ideally, you also have
  • Knowledge of search technologies like Elasticsearch.
  • Knowledge of and experience with Generative AI products and LLMs.
  • Experience working with unstructured data.
  • Familiarity with natural language processing or machine learning.
    
    

Who You Are

• Customer-focused: You're skilled at understanding what customers need and translating those needs into technical solutions.
• A Problem Solver: You're a sharp, curious person who loves to tackle challenges head-on. You're great at getting to the root of issues and finding the best technical solutions.
• Technically Adept: You have a strong foundation in Python and Linux, and a proven ability to design and implement software systems.
• Bridge Builder: You're a skilled communicator who can bridge the gap between technical complexity and client understanding, ensuring everyone is on the same page.
• Reliable Support: You're the backbone of the sales team, providing organized and detail-oriented support that keeps everything running smoothly.
• Growth Mindset: You're curious, keen to learn, humble, and approach challenges with a "can-do" attitude.

What we offer

• A start-up-like environment and culture, fast-paced and agile with quick decision-making.
• An environment where team members at all levels can make a difference.
• Opportunity to work on search and AI projects using cutting-edge technologies.
• Ongoing feedback is part of our working culture to grow and develop.
• We believe in life-long learning and supporting the development of our staff.

About Squirro

Businesses capitalize on new opportunities, improve client relations, and optimize decision-making capabilities using Squirro’s vertical-specific Augmented Intelligence solutions, which combine human intelligence with powerful AI. An Insight Engine at its core, we deliver contextualized insights from your most relevant data sources and displays them directly, via workbench integrations, or through self-service applications.

Squirro works with global organizations, primarily in the Financial Services, Insurance, Telecommunications, and Manufacturing industries. Customers include Bank of England, Standard Chartered Bank, the European Central Bank, Henkel, and Candriam (A New York Life company).

Founded in 2012, Squirro is currently present in Zürich, London, Munich, New York, and Singapore. Further information about AI-driven business insights can be found at https://squirro.com/