OPT Technical Pre Sales Jobs
Technical Pre Sales roles sit at the intersection of engineering and business development, making them a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with technical degrees. Your 12-month OPT authorization covers client-facing demos, solution scoping, and proof-of-concept work. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your field of study.
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Come join one of the fastest-growing business units at Intuit! Nothing is more important to us than the success of our customers, which is why we are investing in the growth of this vital piece of our ecosystem. We are problem solvers, strategic thinkers, solution seekers, and consultative experts who use the latest tools and technology to solve our customers’ most important problems. The solutions we present to each client are backed by collaborative cross-functional teams. We serve customers by finding more ways to put more money in their pockets, eliminating work and drudgery so they can focus on their lives and what matters to them, and ensuring that every financial decision that they make, they make it with confidence.
That means we won’t simply sell products — we consult and listen deeply to understand our customers’ business needs. As part of Intuit’s Sales organization, every day presents an opportunity to evolve, grow your career, and unlock your potential. When you win, we win as a sales team.
The Mid-Market Sales Team consists of highly professional and passionate salespeople focused on delivering a world-class solution to our customers. The Senior Sales Engineer is responsible for partnering with Mid-Market sales teams to help gain an understanding of the business owner’s needs. Additionally, providing technical demonstrations and removing barriers to advance the sale. This role will help accelerate knowledge, proactively address learning needs, and provide feedback across the organization.
You will conduct product demonstrations, manage technical validation activities, and ultimately help develop the business case for the customer during the sales cycle. You also will act as liaison between sales, the customer and Intuit’s product teams.
Responsibilities
- Deliver sales and product training as needed to the Mid-Market sales teams.
- Collaborate with both Product and Marketing to build and manage a repository of seller facing content, videos, and training.
- Navigate selling processes while fostering deep understanding of key partners and their abilities to deliver against the customer’s needs in the buying process.
- Drive results in key success areas, including territory/team quota attainment, close rates and customer facing activities.
- Proactively make solution recommendations to drive customer improvements.
- Articulate the Intuit value propositions for the key industry focus area of responsibility and having the understanding of Intuit’s strategies and products relative to major competitors.
- Role model Intuit’s values and foster a collaborative and inclusive environment.
Qualifications
- 3+ years presales or relevant experience
- Professional presentation skills with clear ability to utilize tools to deliver a compelling ROI for the customer, utilizing the Intuit Enterprise Suite.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, persuasion, and presentation skills.
- Good understanding of APIs
- Ability to develop training content as well as sales assets quickly, and as needed.
- Outstanding problem solving skills.
- Ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast paced and changing environment.
- Strong drive for learning.
- Highly driven and requires little guidance while delivering high quality work.
- Must be willing to work in a fast paced startup environment with multiple roles
- Technical Acumen with the ability to speak to current technology trends and demonstrate the capabilities of the Intuit Enterprise Suite.
- Ability to understand the entire Intuit portfolio of products and services.
- Proactive and able to self-manage in a fast paced environment.
- Work well within a team of various stakeholders (Product Team, Sales Leadership Teams, Product Marketing Teams).
- Track record of collaborating and influencing in a sales team environment.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position may be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs. Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender. The expected base pay range for this position is:
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Technical Pre Sales
Lead with your technical credentials
Pre Sales hiring managers want engineers who can demo software, not just pitch it. Highlight your degree field and any hands-on lab, capstone, or internship work that proves you understand the product category you'll be selling.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility early
Many Technical Pre Sales roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in engineering, computer science, or a related field. Confirming this upfront removes a common employer concern before it becomes a deal-breaker.
Target companies with established H-1B sponsorship history
Enterprise software and cloud infrastructure firms sponsor H-1B visas at far higher rates than mid-market resellers. Prioritize companies with documented sponsorship patterns, since your OPT window gives them limited time to evaluate you before transition.
Build a technical demo portfolio
Record yourself walking through a product demo or solving a client scenario. Pre Sales interviews often include live demos. A portfolio shows employers you can perform immediately, which shortens the hesitation around OPT authorization and training timelines.
Get comfortable with solution engineering terminology
Roles labeled Solutions Engineer, Sales Engineer, or Pre Sales Consultant all map to similar work. Understanding these overlapping titles helps you apply to a broader pool of OPT-eligible positions and frame your background accurately in cover letters.
Address visa status directly in your application
Do not leave employers guessing about your work authorization. State clearly that you hold F-1 OPT, your authorization end date, and whether you qualify for STEM extension. Proactive clarity builds trust and filters in sponsors faster.
Technical Pre Sales OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work in Technical Pre Sales on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Technical Pre Sales roles, including Solutions Engineer and Sales Engineer titles, qualify as OPT-eligible employment as long as the work is directly related to your field of study. If your degree is in engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline, client-facing technical roles typically satisfy the USCIS practical training requirement.
Do Technical Pre Sales jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Many do. If your degree appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program list and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Technical Pre Sales roles at software and cloud companies frequently meet both conditions. Confirm with your DSO before your standard OPT period expires.
How do I find Technical Pre Sales employers who sponsor OPT and H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters Technical Pre Sales jobs by OPT sponsorship willingness and H-1B history, so you are not wasting applications on companies that have never sponsored. Enterprise SaaS, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure firms are the most active sponsors in this category. Browsing Migrate Mate by role and company size is the most efficient starting point.
Does client travel affect my OPT authorization as a Technical Pre Sales professional?
Domestic travel for client meetings, demos, and proof-of-concept engagements does not affect your OPT status. International travel requires a valid F-1 visa stamp, a current I-20 signed within the past six months for re-entry, and an unexpired EAD. Consult your DSO before any international trips during your OPT period.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my employer transitions my role from Pre Sales to a sales quota-carrying position?
If your job duties shift significantly, your DSO may need to assess whether the new role still qualifies as directly related to your degree. A move from technical demonstrations and solution scoping toward pure quota-carrying sales could raise questions about OPT eligibility. Document how your core responsibilities remain technical and consult your DSO before accepting any title or function change.