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INTRODUCTION
KnowBe4 empowers the modern workforce to make smarter security decisions every day. Trusted by more than 70,000 organizations worldwide, KnowBe4 is the pioneer of digital workforce security, securing both AI agents and humans. The KnowBe4 Platform provides attack simulation and training, collaboration security, and agent security powered by AIDA (Artificial Intelligence Defense Agents) and a proprietary Risk Score. The platform leverages 15 years of behavioral data to combat advanced threats including social engineering, prompt injection, and shadow AI. By securing humans and agents, KnowBe4 leads the industry in workforce trust and defense.
Remote positions open in the US office only.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As a Sales Engineer supporting the LATAM region, you'll be the trusted expert who bridges the gap between what prospects need and what our product delivers—turning technical features into clear business value during every sales conversation. Partnering closely with Account Executives dedicated to Latin America, you'll support the end-to-end sales process: conducting engaging product demonstrations in Spanish, addressing technical questions, leading proof-of-value engagements, and helping regional customers understand why our solution is the right fit. The successful candidate is naturally curious about technology, thrives on helping others understand complex concepts, and takes genuine pride in being the technical resource that drives growth across LATAM.
- Product Demonstrations: Support sales reps in clear, engaging product demonstrations in Spanish, assisting them in showcasing our platform's features and capabilities to regional stakeholders.
- Technical Support: Partner with LATAM Account Executives throughout the deal cycle to answer technical questions, address regional compliance or technical concerns, and provide accurate information that keeps opportunities moving forward.
- Proof of Value Execution: Lead structured POV engagements following established guidelines, working directly with prospect teams in LATAM to set up trials, ensure successful implementation, and demonstrate measurable results that prove our solution's impact.
- Customer Discovery: Participate in sales calls with strong listening skills to identify technical pain points, understand customer environments across Latin America, and gather the information needed to position our solution effectively.
- Problem Resolution: Troubleshoot and research basic technical issues that arise during the sales process, escalating complex scenarios appropriately while ensuring prospects receive timely, accurate responses.
- Sales Collaboration: Support Account Executives by understanding typical sales strategies, contributing technical perspectives during deal planning, and helping translate customer needs into product solutions that win business in the LATAM market.
- Continuous Learning: Actively participate in training sessions, seek out additional learning resources, and build your expertise in both our product and the broader cybersecurity landscape to grow your effectiveness over time.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
You're the kind of technical professional who enjoys explaining how things work, stays organized across multiple customer engagements, and genuinely likes being the expert who helps both customers and teammates succeed in a fast-growing market.
- Language Proficiency: Native or full professional fluency in Spanish and English (both written and spoken), with the ability to conduct complex technical presentations, discovery calls, and written communications seamlessly in both languages.
- Presales Experience: 1+ years of presales experience (or equivalent combination of technical and sales experience), preferably in cybersecurity, SaaS, or technology environments where you've supported customer-facing sales activities.
- Technical Foundation: Strong technical foundation in cybersecurity or related fields—you understand security concepts well enough to discuss threats, compliance, and technical architecture credibly with IT and security teams in LATAM.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences—you write professional emails, deliver confident presentations, and know how to adjust your message based on who you're talking to.
- Organization & Ownership: Natural organization and follow-through—you manage multiple customer engagements simultaneously across different time zones, track action items without prompting, and take ownership of commitments you make to prospects and teammates.
- Collaborative Mindset: Strong interpersonal skills; you build rapport easily, work effectively alongside sales representatives, and actively contribute to team success.
- Growth Orientation: You're genuinely interested in developing your skills, welcome feedback, and take initiative to learn new technologies and sales methodologies.
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
- Fluency or working knowledge of Portuguese (in addition to Spanish and English) to further support regional expansion.
- Experience with regional cybersecurity trends, regulations, or compliance requirements in Latin America.
- Familiarity with security awareness training, phishing simulation, or compliance management concepts.
- Experience with mail environments, Active Directory, or common IT infrastructure.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE
- Career Launch Pad: You'll build a strong foundation in technical sales within a high-growth region, with a clear path for advancement—many of our Senior Sales Engineers and SE leaders started in this role and grew their expertise here.
- Skill Development: Develop valuable technical and business skills through structured training, certification bonuses, hands-on customer work, and mentorship from experienced Sales Engineers who invest in your growth.
- Remote Flexibility: A remote role designed to give you autonomy while maintaining deep collaboration and deal strategy with your sales team, along with the flexibility to manage customer calls and demonstrations across LATAM time zones effectively.
- Customer Impact: Work directly with organizations across Latin America solving real security challenges; you'll see firsthand how your technical expertise helps customers protect their people and makes deals happen.
- Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive team environment where experienced Sales Engineers share knowledge freely, sales representatives value your technical contributions, and everyone celebrates wins together.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation for this position ranges from $64,000 - $74,000 including base, bonuses and commissions, which will vary depending on how well an applicant's skills and experience align with the job description listed above.
Application deadline: 9/3/2026. This is our good-faith estimate of the date the application window is anticipated to close. KnowBe4 reviews applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to close the application window early if a qualified candidate for the position is identified.
OUR FANTASTIC BENEFITS
We offer company-wide bonuses based on monthly sales targets, employee referral bonuses, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, certification reimbursement, and certification completion bonuses - all in a modern, high-tech, and fun work environment. For more details about our benefits in each office location, please visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/benefits.
Note: An applicant assessment and background check may be part of your hiring procedure.
Individuals seeking employment at KnowBe4 are considered without prejudice to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/request-accommodation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Sales Engineer
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes Sales Engineer petitions when the role blends sales duties with technical ones. Pull the O*NET profile for Sales Engineers and document how your engineering or CS degree directly maps to the technical requirements of the specific role.
Target companies with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for Sales Engineer roles specifically, not just engineering broadly. Employers with repeated filings in your technical domain understand the H-1B process and are less likely to withdraw an offer mid-petition.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your work location and job title. Run the OFLC Wage Search for Sales Engineers in your target metro before accepting an offer so you know the wage floor and can negotiate from an informed position.
Flag your technical specialization in your resume
Sales Engineer covers everything from SaaS demos to industrial controls. Employers filing H-1B petitions need a specialty occupation argument, so your resume should lead with the engineering domain, not the sales function, to strengthen the petition narrative before the offer stage.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before your start date
Your employer must be E-Verify enrolled to hire you on H-1B status. Ask HR to confirm enrollment during the offer negotiation stage, not after you've resigned from your current role. Non-enrolled employers can't legally onboard H-1B workers.
File premium processing if your start date is fixed
Sales Engineer roles often come with quota-driven start dates tied to fiscal quarters. USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days and is worth requesting if your employer has a hard onboarding deadline that standard processing can't meet.
H-1B Visa Sales Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sales Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as engineering, computer science, or a related discipline. The key is that the job description must emphasize technical duties over sales duties. Roles that list a degree as preferred rather than required can draw a Request for Evidence from USCIS, so the job posting language matters before you apply.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most frequently for Sales Engineers?
Enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, semiconductors, industrial automation, and medical devices are the heaviest H-1B filers for Sales Engineer roles. These industries require candidates who can explain complex products to technical buyers, making the engineering degree requirement clear and defensible. You can browse verified sponsors in these sectors on Migrate Mate, filtered specifically for Sales Engineer LCA filings.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Sales Engineer role at a different employer?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, provided you're in valid H-1B status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA for your new role and location, and the specialty occupation requirement applies to the new position independently of your previous petition.
How does a Sales Engineer's travel schedule affect H-1B compliance?
Sales Engineers often work across multiple client sites, which creates H-1B worksite compliance obligations. Your employer must file an amended petition or maintain a valid LCA covering each worksite location where you work for more than a short-term period. DOL defines short-term placement rules, but if you're assigned to a client site for extended periods, your employer's HR or legal team needs to account for that in the petition.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Sales Engineer role shifts to a different product line or territory?
A material change in job duties, location, or compensation can require an amended H-1B petition with USCIS. Moving from a technical pre-sales role to a post-sales or account management function, for example, could undermine the specialty occupation basis of your original petition. Document any role changes with your employer's immigration counsel and confirm whether an amendment is needed before the duties formally shift.