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Sales Engineer CPT roles combine technical product knowledge with client-facing work, making them a strong fit for engineering, computer science, and business students whose programs require applied industry experience. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must connect directly to your degree curriculum.
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We offer a hybrid work environment. Most US-based positions can also be performed remotely (any exceptions will be noted in the Minimum Qualifications below.)
Our Mission: To actively connect people to their next great opportunity.
Who We Are: ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace. Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, the company actively connects job seekers with millions of businesses of all sizes through innovative mobile app, web, and email services, as well as partnerships with the best job sites on the web. ZipRecruiter has the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android.
SUMMARY OF JOB
The internal title of this role is referred to as a Product Strategist at ZipRecruiter. The requirements and responsibilities align with a sales engineer role. The product strategist will work directly with assigned Enterprise sales teams as a strategic partner throughout the client lifecycle. This partnership will increase probability of winning new deals or deal renewals, increase Enterprise client retention, and accelerate sales revenue growth.
Key focuses:
- Integral part of the pre-sales and process for key accounts, meeting with customers on calls and in-person, as needed to perform Discovery
- Develop rapport as a product and industry expert, both internally and externally
- Lead technical and complex discovery to ensure we have a holistic and accurate understanding of a customer’s needs/challenges and requirements
- Lead the design of deal strategy, pricing, and proposal
- Analyze industry and performance data to develop data-driven client narratives
- Share insights and recommendations internally with marketing, product, operations, finance, sales and leadership
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years experience in a client-facing role with Fortune 1000 companies
- Excellent communicator with strong skills to effectively write, speak, educate, and persuade at all levels
- Expert problem solving backed by innate curiosity
- Adept at writing documentation, presenting strategy, and communicating technical concepts to non-technical team members
- Data-driven mindset to help our customers understand how to think about performance
- Proven ability to lead teams and work cross-functionally in a highly collaborative environment
- Strategic thinker with strong project management skills
- Consultative approach to selling
- Highly analytical
- Data-driven storyteller
- Experience in Job-advertising or Digital-advertising industries highly favored
- Detail-oriented, organized, and strong time-management skills
- Ability to learn quickly, adapt to feedback, and work in a rapidly changing environment
- Easily builds rapport and establishes relationships with customers and colleagues
- Listens patiently, probing for and clarifying to get necessary details
- Excellent problem-solving skills working in ambiguity and limited direction
- Advanced knowledge of Google G Suite and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Competitive salary
- Exceptional benefits package
- Flexible Vacation & Paid Time Off
- Employer-matched 401(k) plan
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $125,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and the range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training, and additional role-related considerations. Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.
ZipRecruiter is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetics.
Privacy Notice: For information about ZipRecruiter's collection and processing of job applicant personal data for this job, please see our Privacy Notice at: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/careers/job-applicant-privacy-notice
INTRODUCTION
We offer a hybrid work environment. Most US-based positions can also be performed remotely (any exceptions will be noted in the Minimum Qualifications below.)
Our Mission: To actively connect people to their next great opportunity.
Who We Are: ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace. Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, the company actively connects job seekers with millions of businesses of all sizes through innovative mobile app, web, and email services, as well as partnerships with the best job sites on the web. ZipRecruiter has the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android.
SUMMARY OF JOB
The internal title of this role is referred to as a Product Strategist at ZipRecruiter. The requirements and responsibilities align with a sales engineer role. The product strategist will work directly with assigned Enterprise sales teams as a strategic partner throughout the client lifecycle. This partnership will increase probability of winning new deals or deal renewals, increase Enterprise client retention, and accelerate sales revenue growth.
Key focuses:
- Integral part of the pre-sales and process for key accounts, meeting with customers on calls and in-person, as needed to perform Discovery
- Develop rapport as a product and industry expert, both internally and externally
- Lead technical and complex discovery to ensure we have a holistic and accurate understanding of a customer’s needs/challenges and requirements
- Lead the design of deal strategy, pricing, and proposal
- Analyze industry and performance data to develop data-driven client narratives
- Share insights and recommendations internally with marketing, product, operations, finance, sales and leadership
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years experience in a client-facing role with Fortune 1000 companies
- Excellent communicator with strong skills to effectively write, speak, educate, and persuade at all levels
- Expert problem solving backed by innate curiosity
- Adept at writing documentation, presenting strategy, and communicating technical concepts to non-technical team members
- Data-driven mindset to help our customers understand how to think about performance
- Proven ability to lead teams and work cross-functionally in a highly collaborative environment
- Strategic thinker with strong project management skills
- Consultative approach to selling
- Highly analytical
- Data-driven storyteller
- Experience in Job-advertising or Digital-advertising industries highly favored
- Detail-oriented, organized, and strong time-management skills
- Ability to learn quickly, adapt to feedback, and work in a rapidly changing environment
- Easily builds rapport and establishes relationships with customers and colleagues
- Listens patiently, probing for and clarifying to get necessary details
- Excellent problem-solving skills working in ambiguity and limited direction
- Advanced knowledge of Google G Suite and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Competitive salary
- Exceptional benefits package
- Flexible Vacation & Paid Time Off
- Employer-matched 401(k) plan
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $125,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and the range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training, and additional role-related considerations. Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.
ZipRecruiter is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetics.
Privacy Notice: For information about ZipRecruiter's collection and processing of job applicant personal data for this job, please see our Privacy Notice at: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/careers/job-applicant-privacy-notice
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Get Access To All JobsSales Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sales Engineer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the role connects directly to your degree program. Engineering, computer science, and MIS students have the strongest case because Sales Engineer duties, including technical solutioning, product architecture presentations, and RFP responses, map clearly to coursework. Your DSO must approve the connection before your start date, so bring your offer letter and course syllabus to the meeting.
Can I do CPT as a Sales Engineer at a startup that hasn't hired international students before?
Yes. CPT authorization is issued by your school, not the employer, so the employer's prior experience with international students doesn't affect your eligibility. What matters is that the employer provides a detailed job description with technical duties your DSO can link to your curriculum. E-Verify enrollment isn't required for CPT, but it speeds up onboarding paperwork.
How do I find Sales Engineer roles where employers are likely to sponsor H-1B after CPT?
Search for openings on Migrate Mate, which filters positions by employers who have LCA and H-1B visa filing history. A CPT internship with a company that already files H-1B petitions for Sales Engineers puts you on a concrete path from F-1 to sponsored status, rather than starting from scratch after graduation.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my Sales Engineer role changes scope during the internship?
If your duties change materially, your DSO may need to issue an updated I-20 reflecting the new scope. Sales Engineer roles sometimes shift from pre-sales technical work to account management during an internship. If the new duties no longer align with your authorized curriculum description, you could be working outside your CPT terms, which risks your F-1 status.
Does full-time CPT as a Sales Engineer affect my OPT eligibility?
Twelve months or more of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, doesn't count against OPT regardless of duration. If your Sales Engineer internship is full-time and extends beyond one academic year, plan your post-graduation work authorization strategy around this rule before accepting the offer.