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Technical Solutions Engineer roles sit at the intersection of engineering and client-facing problem-solving, making them strong CPT fits for students in computer science, systems engineering, or information technology programs. Your DSO must confirm the work is an integral part of your curriculum before you start, and CPT authorization is employer-specific, so you'll need a new authorization for each position.
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Beyond Secure. AvePoint is the global leader in data security, governance, and resilience, going beyond traditional solutions to ensure a robust data foundation and enable organizations everywhere to collaborate with confidence. Over 25,000 customers worldwide rely on the AvePoint Confidence Platform to prepare, secure, and optimize their critical data across Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, and other collaboration environments. AvePoint’s global channel partner program includes approximately 5,000 managed service providers, value-added resellers, and systems integrators, with our solutions available in more than 100 cloud marketplaces. At AvePoint, we are committed to investing in our people. Agility, passion and teamwork set us up to do our best work and foster a culture where you are empowered to craft your career, make an impact, and own (y)our future. Unleash the power of you!
About the role:
Are you looking for a role where you can leverage your technical expertise and customer-facing skills in the dynamic tech industry? This position offers you the chance to excel as a pre-sales professional, working with cutting-edge software solutions. We provide continuous training and mentorship to support your journey to success as a sales engineer.
What will you be doing?
As the key technical lead, you will collaborate with our partner account managers throughout the sales lifecycle of our Elements/Channel business. In this consultative role, you will help close new deals by delivering technical presentations of AvePoint solutions and providing pre-sales support to both prospective and returning partners and customers. Your responsibilities will include:
- Presenting and demonstrating AvePoint’s product offerings relevant to partners and customers objectives remotely and on-site
- Successfully facilitating Solution Discovery, Solution Overview, and Technical Deep Dive sessions with partners and customers
- Communicating with prospective partners/customers, assisting and guiding them through their evaluation and selection process
- Building environments tailored to partners and customers requirements as Proof of Concept during the sales lifecycle to illustrate product capabilities and how they align specifically with customer objectives
- Participating in writing proposals in response to RFIs / RFPs that showcase how the AvePoint product line can satisfy customer requirements with attractive return on their investment
- Collaborate with partners to develop joint go-to-market strategies and initiatives that drive business growth
- Assist partners in pre-sales activities, including solution and technical demonstrations or enablement
- Sharing information with the sales and technical teams about our products and the market
- Helping the sales team identify and understand partners and customers business objectives and organization to best align AvePoint technology
- Establishing relationships with key customer / partner business and technical advocates that have the power to drive long-term AvePoint solution adoption within their company
- Developing partners and customer's buying vision for how AvePoint can help them reduce costs and increase business agility
- Supporting AvePoint Partner and Marketing teams with their online and in-person events including workshops, tradeshows, and webinars
- Ownership of technical sales opportunity and partner recruit closure
OK, I'm interested... is this the job for me?
We look for people who value agility, passion and teamwork; those who can bring fresh ideas to the table and want the opportunity to learn, grow, and expand their careers. Bring your aptitude and build upon what you do best for our customers, partners, team, and you. You’re tasked with serving as a key technical resource through the sales cycle. That means you’ll need to become an authority in the features and benefits of our software and services solutions to properly educate customers, gain consensus, and demonstrate value solving their SharePoint and Office 365 concerns. Other qualities you will need to be a fit for this role include:
- BA/BS Degree (Computer, Technology and Engineering majors preferred) OR 5 years of relevant work experience
- Confident and enthusiastic presentation skills
- Quick and self-motivated learner
- Advanced business and technical communication skills – can lead conversations to align technical value to client’s business needs
- Readiness to think strategically to help close deals using technical knowledge coupled with sales mentality
- Understanding of the Channel Business in how ISVs work with Partners like Managed Service Providers, Value Added Resellers, Distributors, and / or Systems Integrators
- Ability to maintain excellent relationships with customers and colleagues
- Ability to work individually and within a highly collaborative team
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic and fast changing environment
- Authoritative business analysis capabilities
- Advanced troubleshooting skills
Technical Qualities:
- Experience in IT professional related topics such as server and software installation, configuration and administration, especially for Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Dynamics CRM, SharePoint, Microsoft 365 & Azure technologies
- Understanding of Microsoft SharePoint architecture, components, and configuration, including the differences between SharePoint versions and hybrid architecture
- Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, and DHCP technologies
- Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, IIS, and Active Directory
- Broader knowledge of server and cloud offerings in the tech industry i.e. Office 365, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud is strongly preferred.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000.
At AvePoint, we strive to offer competitive, fair, and equitable total rewards. The listed salary range represents a good faith estimate, with final offers based on location, experience, skills, and qualifications. The listed range reflects base salary only; our total rewards include base salary, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, unlimited PTO), and depending on the role, bonuses, commissions, or equity (RSUs). We welcome compensation discussions—apply even if your expectations fall outside the range. Any personal data you share with us during the application process will be processed strictly in compliance with applicable data protection laws and our Privacy Notice.
About AvePoint
Beyond Secure. AvePoint is the global leader in data security, governance, and resilience, going beyond traditional solutions to ensure a robust data foundation and enable organizations everywhere to collaborate with confidence. Over 25,000 customers worldwide rely on the AvePoint Confidence Platform to prepare, secure, and optimize their critical data across Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, and other collaboration environments. AvePoint’s global channel partner program includes approximately 5,000 managed service providers, value-added resellers, and systems integrators, with our solutions available in more than 100 cloud marketplaces. At AvePoint, we are committed to investing in our people. Agility, passion and teamwork set us up to do our best work and foster a culture where you are empowered to craft your career, make an impact, and own (y)our future. Unleash the power of you!
About the role:
Are you looking for a role where you can leverage your technical expertise and customer-facing skills in the dynamic tech industry? This position offers you the chance to excel as a pre-sales professional, working with cutting-edge software solutions. We provide continuous training and mentorship to support your journey to success as a sales engineer.
What will you be doing?
As the key technical lead, you will collaborate with our partner account managers throughout the sales lifecycle of our Elements/Channel business. In this consultative role, you will help close new deals by delivering technical presentations of AvePoint solutions and providing pre-sales support to both prospective and returning partners and customers. Your responsibilities will include:
- Presenting and demonstrating AvePoint’s product offerings relevant to partners and customers objectives remotely and on-site
- Successfully facilitating Solution Discovery, Solution Overview, and Technical Deep Dive sessions with partners and customers
- Communicating with prospective partners/customers, assisting and guiding them through their evaluation and selection process
- Building environments tailored to partners and customers requirements as Proof of Concept during the sales lifecycle to illustrate product capabilities and how they align specifically with customer objectives
- Participating in writing proposals in response to RFIs / RFPs that showcase how the AvePoint product line can satisfy customer requirements with attractive return on their investment
- Collaborate with partners to develop joint go-to-market strategies and initiatives that drive business growth
- Assist partners in pre-sales activities, including solution and technical demonstrations or enablement
- Sharing information with the sales and technical teams about our products and the market
- Helping the sales team identify and understand partners and customers business objectives and organization to best align AvePoint technology
- Establishing relationships with key customer / partner business and technical advocates that have the power to drive long-term AvePoint solution adoption within their company
- Developing partners and customer's buying vision for how AvePoint can help them reduce costs and increase business agility
- Supporting AvePoint Partner and Marketing teams with their online and in-person events including workshops, tradeshows, and webinars
- Ownership of technical sales opportunity and partner recruit closure
OK, I'm interested... is this the job for me?
We look for people who value agility, passion and teamwork; those who can bring fresh ideas to the table and want the opportunity to learn, grow, and expand their careers. Bring your aptitude and build upon what you do best for our customers, partners, team, and you. You’re tasked with serving as a key technical resource through the sales cycle. That means you’ll need to become an authority in the features and benefits of our software and services solutions to properly educate customers, gain consensus, and demonstrate value solving their SharePoint and Office 365 concerns. Other qualities you will need to be a fit for this role include:
- BA/BS Degree (Computer, Technology and Engineering majors preferred) OR 5 years of relevant work experience
- Confident and enthusiastic presentation skills
- Quick and self-motivated learner
- Advanced business and technical communication skills – can lead conversations to align technical value to client’s business needs
- Readiness to think strategically to help close deals using technical knowledge coupled with sales mentality
- Understanding of the Channel Business in how ISVs work with Partners like Managed Service Providers, Value Added Resellers, Distributors, and / or Systems Integrators
- Ability to maintain excellent relationships with customers and colleagues
- Ability to work individually and within a highly collaborative team
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic and fast changing environment
- Authoritative business analysis capabilities
- Advanced troubleshooting skills
Technical Qualities:
- Experience in IT professional related topics such as server and software installation, configuration and administration, especially for Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Dynamics CRM, SharePoint, Microsoft 365 & Azure technologies
- Understanding of Microsoft SharePoint architecture, components, and configuration, including the differences between SharePoint versions and hybrid architecture
- Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, and DHCP technologies
- Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, IIS, and Active Directory
- Broader knowledge of server and cloud offerings in the tech industry i.e. Office 365, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud is strongly preferred.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000.
At AvePoint, we strive to offer competitive, fair, and equitable total rewards. The listed salary range represents a good faith estimate, with final offers based on location, experience, skills, and qualifications. The listed range reflects base salary only; our total rewards include base salary, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, unlimited PTO), and depending on the role, bonuses, commissions, or equity (RSUs). We welcome compensation discussions—apply even if your expectations fall outside the range. Any personal data you share with us during the application process will be processed strictly in compliance with applicable data protection laws and our Privacy Notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTechnical Solutions Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Solutions Engineer role qualify for CPT authorization?
It qualifies if your degree program in computer science, information systems, or a related field includes a required experiential or practicum component and the role's duties directly fulfill that requirement. Your DSO reviews the job description against your curriculum to confirm the integral-part standard is met. Roles that blend engineering with client implementation work typically satisfy this test when your coursework covers systems integration, networking, or enterprise software.
Can I do CPT as a Technical Solutions Engineer at a startup without a formal HR team?
Yes, but you'll need the hiring manager to provide a formal offer letter listing your title, start date, end date, and weekly hours since your DSO requires that documentation regardless of company size. Smaller employers sometimes don't know this requirement upfront, so explain it during the offer stage. Confirm the company can also produce an updated letter if your end date or hours change, since CPT is authorization-specific and any change may require a new I-20.
How do I find Technical Solutions Engineer roles open to CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate, which filters for employers with active work-authorization sponsorship history so you're not wasting applications on companies that won't work with F-1 students. When you contact a recruiter, specify that you're authorized under CPT and that no employer petition is required on their end for the duration of your authorized period. That distinction often clears early-stage hesitation from hiring teams unfamiliar with CPT.
What happens if my CPT end date expires before my Technical Solutions Engineer project wraps up?
You must stop working immediately when your CPT authorization expires. Work performed after that date is unauthorized employment under F-1 regulations and can jeopardize your status. If your project is ongoing, return to your DSO at least two weeks before expiration with a new offer letter showing the extended end date. Your DSO will issue an updated I-20 with the new CPT dates before you continue.
Does full-time CPT as a Technical Solutions Engineer affect my future OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT used for 12 months or more eliminates your post-completion OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, has no impact on OPT regardless of total duration. If this role requires full-time hours and you want to preserve OPT, discuss whether part-time engagement is viable with the employer before signing. Many Technical Solutions Engineer roles can be structured at reduced hours during a training period.
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