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Enterprise Sales Engineer jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with technical degrees in computer science, engineering, or information systems. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to three years of work authorization. Employers in SaaS and cloud infrastructure sponsor H-1B visas at high rates.
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We’ve learned that scammers are impersonating Commvault team members—including HR and leadership—via email or text. These bad actors may conduct fake interviews and ask for personal information, such as your social security number.
What to know:
- Commvault does not conduct interviews by email or text.
- We will never ask you to submit sensitive documents (including banking information, SSN, etc) before your first day.
If you suspect a recruiting scam, please contact us at wwrecruitingteam@commvault.com
About Commvault
Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) is the gold standard in cyber resilience. The company empowers customers to uncover, take action, and rapidly recover from cyberattacks – keeping data safe and businesses resilient. The company’s unique AI-powered platform combines best-in-class data protection, exceptional data security, advanced data intelligence, and lightning-fast recovery across any workload or cloud at the lowest TCO. For over 25 years, more than 100,000 organizations and a vast partner ecosystem have relied on Commvault to reduce risks, improve governance, and do more with data.
The Opportunity
Commvault is currently seeking a SaaS Sales Engineer to support sales of Commvault’s industry leading Cyber Resiliency SaaS solutions. The SaaS team is a cloud-focused team of subject matter experts, dedicated to expanding our next generation business through use of emerging technology.
This technical sales position is responsible for orchestrating pre-sales engagement with current and prospective customers. The role requires a strong technical seller who understands how their decisions impact and influence the customer’s success while driving revenue for Commvault’s SaaS offerings.
The successful candidate will be a proactive and motivated relationship builder. This position requires direct and indirect opportunity management as well as activation of foundational partners for our new product line. If you are ready for the excitement and challenge of a radically expanding business, then this opportunity is for you.
What you’ll do…
- Engage as a regional SaaS subject matter expert for the SaaS Sales Specialists and Commvault’s field sales teams.
- Work in conjunction with SaaS Sales Specialists to formulate and produce territory plans and account strategies as well as sales plans engaging and enabling Commvault’s field teams. SE will also aide in developing new opportunities.
- Call on senior level IT leadership, often without Sales Specialist present, and engage with the customer to qualify and understand key technical, financial, operational, and business issues that can be addressed with SaaS solutions.
- Support the growth of Commvault as a leader in Cyber Resilience by acting as a product evangelist, representing our company’s solutions to potential partners, and at industry events.
- Proactively establish relationships with technical decision makers within end-user accounts for both target opportunities and ongoing customer happiness.
- Conduct effective pre-sales discovery using concise messaging to outline the salient technical, business, operational, and financial inefficiencies/challenges that SaaS addresses with its solution.
- Propose and expertly demonstrate Commvault’s technical value using presentations, existing customer solutions, white boarding, demos, "proof-of-concepts", etc.
- Build positive relationships and partnerships across internal departments (sales, support, business units, product management, marketing, development) to ensure success during sales campaigns and/or to ensure positive customer outcomes.
- Keep senior management and relevant internal groups advised of key issues and changes which may impact anticipated business results through business reviews and Salesforce.com documentation.
- Provide technical expertise and enablement support for the channel and alliance partners as needed.
- Establish technical expertise on current and developing cloud and SaaS products and technology.
- Continuously develop and maintain technical and market expertise through training, certifications, conferences attendance related to but not limited to Cloud, SaaS, Data Protection, Disaster Recovery, etc.
- Distill, document and communicate customer and partner needs, product feedback or process improvements to Product Management, Engineering, Marketing and Sales.
Who you are…
- BS or MS degree in Computer Science/engineering or related and proven technical field experience in IT industry preferred.
- 5+ years of technical pre-sales experience, preferably with cloud-focused software or storage solutions; 1+ years of experience with selling SaaS or subscriptions solutions highly desired.
- Intermediate hands-on knowledge of public cloud platforms – AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI.
- Comprehensive competitive landscape knowledge (Druva, Veeam, Cohesity, Rubrik, etc.).
- Validated hands-on technical experience in the following areas: VMware or Hyper-V, AWS, Azure, Cloud Security Architecture, Enterprise Backup (highly desired), Windows/Linux, Kubernetes, Containers, Networking.
- Enterprise application exposure or knowledge of SAP, Oracle, Exchange, O365, SQL, etc.
- Experience building a partner ecosystem through product and/or GTM integration.
- Strong consultative selling skills which pair product expertise with business, industry and competitive foresight. Previous experience with case creation and TCO modelling are definite pluses.
- Strong experience selling, conducting Proof of Concept (POC), and architecting SaaS data management solutions (backup and recovery, data migration, replication, cloud security, compliance, etc.).
- Experience in a rapid growth environment where priorities, roles and responsibilities continuously evolve to meet market and customer demands.
- Excellent written, presentation, and communication skills both in person and remotely; ability to build and maintain business relationships.
- Ability to work with Salesforce.com to facilitate process and information organization.
- Sales methodology experience (Command of the Message, MEDDIC, TAS, SPIN, Solution Selling, Challenger, etc.).
- Able to work remotely and autonomously.
- Travel, 25% depending on home location.
You’ll love working here because:
- High income earning opportunities based on self-performance.
- Opportunity for Presidents Club.
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
- Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing.
Ready to #makeyourmark at Commvault? Apply now!
Pay Range
- $93,500—$230,000 USD
Commvault is an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are always committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status and we will not discriminate against on the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we work.
Commvault’s goal is to make interviewing inclusive and accessible to all candidates and employees. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to participate in the interview process or apply for a position at Commvault, please email accommodations@commvault.com For any inquiries not related to an accommodation please reach out to wwrecruitingteam@commvault.com.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We’ve learned that scammers are impersonating Commvault team members—including HR and leadership—via email or text. These bad actors may conduct fake interviews and ask for personal information, such as your social security number.
What to know:
- Commvault does not conduct interviews by email or text.
- We will never ask you to submit sensitive documents (including banking information, SSN, etc) before your first day.
If you suspect a recruiting scam, please contact us at wwrecruitingteam@commvault.com
About Commvault
Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) is the gold standard in cyber resilience. The company empowers customers to uncover, take action, and rapidly recover from cyberattacks – keeping data safe and businesses resilient. The company’s unique AI-powered platform combines best-in-class data protection, exceptional data security, advanced data intelligence, and lightning-fast recovery across any workload or cloud at the lowest TCO. For over 25 years, more than 100,000 organizations and a vast partner ecosystem have relied on Commvault to reduce risks, improve governance, and do more with data.
The Opportunity
Commvault is currently seeking a SaaS Sales Engineer to support sales of Commvault’s industry leading Cyber Resiliency SaaS solutions. The SaaS team is a cloud-focused team of subject matter experts, dedicated to expanding our next generation business through use of emerging technology.
This technical sales position is responsible for orchestrating pre-sales engagement with current and prospective customers. The role requires a strong technical seller who understands how their decisions impact and influence the customer’s success while driving revenue for Commvault’s SaaS offerings.
The successful candidate will be a proactive and motivated relationship builder. This position requires direct and indirect opportunity management as well as activation of foundational partners for our new product line. If you are ready for the excitement and challenge of a radically expanding business, then this opportunity is for you.
What you’ll do…
- Engage as a regional SaaS subject matter expert for the SaaS Sales Specialists and Commvault’s field sales teams.
- Work in conjunction with SaaS Sales Specialists to formulate and produce territory plans and account strategies as well as sales plans engaging and enabling Commvault’s field teams. SE will also aide in developing new opportunities.
- Call on senior level IT leadership, often without Sales Specialist present, and engage with the customer to qualify and understand key technical, financial, operational, and business issues that can be addressed with SaaS solutions.
- Support the growth of Commvault as a leader in Cyber Resilience by acting as a product evangelist, representing our company’s solutions to potential partners, and at industry events.
- Proactively establish relationships with technical decision makers within end-user accounts for both target opportunities and ongoing customer happiness.
- Conduct effective pre-sales discovery using concise messaging to outline the salient technical, business, operational, and financial inefficiencies/challenges that SaaS addresses with its solution.
- Propose and expertly demonstrate Commvault’s technical value using presentations, existing customer solutions, white boarding, demos, "proof-of-concepts", etc.
- Build positive relationships and partnerships across internal departments (sales, support, business units, product management, marketing, development) to ensure success during sales campaigns and/or to ensure positive customer outcomes.
- Keep senior management and relevant internal groups advised of key issues and changes which may impact anticipated business results through business reviews and Salesforce.com documentation.
- Provide technical expertise and enablement support for the channel and alliance partners as needed.
- Establish technical expertise on current and developing cloud and SaaS products and technology.
- Continuously develop and maintain technical and market expertise through training, certifications, conferences attendance related to but not limited to Cloud, SaaS, Data Protection, Disaster Recovery, etc.
- Distill, document and communicate customer and partner needs, product feedback or process improvements to Product Management, Engineering, Marketing and Sales.
Who you are…
- BS or MS degree in Computer Science/engineering or related and proven technical field experience in IT industry preferred.
- 5+ years of technical pre-sales experience, preferably with cloud-focused software or storage solutions; 1+ years of experience with selling SaaS or subscriptions solutions highly desired.
- Intermediate hands-on knowledge of public cloud platforms – AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI.
- Comprehensive competitive landscape knowledge (Druva, Veeam, Cohesity, Rubrik, etc.).
- Validated hands-on technical experience in the following areas: VMware or Hyper-V, AWS, Azure, Cloud Security Architecture, Enterprise Backup (highly desired), Windows/Linux, Kubernetes, Containers, Networking.
- Enterprise application exposure or knowledge of SAP, Oracle, Exchange, O365, SQL, etc.
- Experience building a partner ecosystem through product and/or GTM integration.
- Strong consultative selling skills which pair product expertise with business, industry and competitive foresight. Previous experience with case creation and TCO modelling are definite pluses.
- Strong experience selling, conducting Proof of Concept (POC), and architecting SaaS data management solutions (backup and recovery, data migration, replication, cloud security, compliance, etc.).
- Experience in a rapid growth environment where priorities, roles and responsibilities continuously evolve to meet market and customer demands.
- Excellent written, presentation, and communication skills both in person and remotely; ability to build and maintain business relationships.
- Ability to work with Salesforce.com to facilitate process and information organization.
- Sales methodology experience (Command of the Message, MEDDIC, TAS, SPIN, Solution Selling, Challenger, etc.).
- Able to work remotely and autonomously.
- Travel, 25% depending on home location.
You’ll love working here because:
- High income earning opportunities based on self-performance.
- Opportunity for Presidents Club.
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
- Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing.
Ready to #makeyourmark at Commvault? Apply now!
Pay Range
- $93,500—$230,000 USD
Commvault is an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are always committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status and we will not discriminate against on the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we work.
Commvault’s goal is to make interviewing inclusive and accessible to all candidates and employees. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to participate in the interview process or apply for a position at Commvault, please email accommodations@commvault.com For any inquiries not related to an accommodation please reach out to wwrecruitingteam@commvault.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Enterprise Sales Engineer
Target companies with active H-1B filing history
Enterprise SaaS companies like Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Workday file H-1B petitions regularly for Sales Engineer roles. Prioritizing employers with a proven sponsorship track record significantly reduces the risk of losing authorization after your OPT period ends.
Frame your technical degree as a core qualification
Enterprise Sales Engineer roles typically require a bachelor's in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Explicitly connecting your degree to the role in your resume and cover letter strengthens your specialty occupation case and reassures sponsors of visa eligibility.
Apply before your OPT start date whenever possible
Starting your job search three to four months before graduation gives employers time to complete onboarding and any internal sponsorship approvals. Many enterprise companies have multi-week hiring cycles that can compress dangerously close to OPT deadlines if you start late.
Highlight product demo and technical discovery skills
Employers hiring for enterprise roles want evidence you can run technical evaluations independently. Showcasing hands-on experience with cloud platforms, APIs, or enterprise software in your resume signals readiness and reduces the perceived risk of sponsoring an OPT candidate.
Ask about sponsorship early but strategically
Raise the sponsorship question after a recruiter confirms genuine interest, not in your first outreach. Asking too early screens you out before they assess your skills. Asking after a positive first call frames it as a logistics conversation, not a liability.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly employers
Migrate Mate surfaces Enterprise Sales Engineer roles at companies actively open to sponsoring international candidates. Filtering by visa sponsorship upfront saves significant time and keeps your search focused on employers where your OPT status is not a disqualifier.
Enterprise Sales Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Enterprise Sales Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. If your degree is in computer science, electrical engineering, information systems, or a related STEM field listed on the Department of Homeland Security's STEM Designated Degree Program List, you can apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. That gives you up to three years of total work authorization after graduation, which covers multiple H-1B lottery cycles.
How do I know if an employer will sponsor my H-1B after OPT?
The most reliable signal is whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas for similar roles in the past. Enterprise technology companies, including those in SaaS, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity, sponsor at notably higher rates than other industries. You can browse verified sponsoring employers in Enterprise Sales Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which filters job listings by companies open to OPT and H-1B candidates.
Can I work as an Enterprise Sales Engineer on day one of OPT, or is there a waiting period?
You can begin working on the start date printed on your EAD card. There is no additional waiting period beyond that. However, your EAD must physically arrive before you start, and USCIS recommends applying 90 days before your intended start date to account for processing delays. Starting your job search early ensures you have an offer timed to your EAD availability.
Is an Enterprise Sales Engineer role considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes. The role requires applying specialized technical knowledge of complex software systems, cloud architecture, or enterprise infrastructure, and typically demands at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field. USCIS has approved H-1B petitions for Sales Engineer roles across the enterprise software industry. That said, how the employer defines the role in the job description and petition matters, so vague or overly generalist job titles can complicate the case.
What should I do if my OPT expires before the H-1B lottery result is announced?
If you are selected in the H-1B lottery and your employer files a cap-subject petition by April 1, you are eligible for a 60-day cap-gap extension that bridges your OPT authorization through September 30. If you are not selected, you will need to explore alternatives such as an O-1A visa, a change of status to another nonimmigrant category, or returning to school for a higher degree to access a new OPT period.