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Sales Engineering Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category, which covers professionals who manage technical sales teams and translate complex product capabilities into client solutions. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with no cap or lottery. Mexican citizens require a consular appointment.
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INTRODUCTION
Cribl does differently. What does that mean? It means we are a serious company that doesn’t take itself too seriously; and we’re looking for people who love to get stuff done, and laugh a bit along the way. We’re growing rapidly - looking for collaborative, curious, and motivated team members who are passionate about putting customers first. As a remote-first company we believe in empowering our employees to do their best work, wherever they are. As the data engine for IT and Security many of the biggest names in the most demanding industries trust Cribl to solve their most pressing data needs. Ready to do the best work of your career? Join the herd and unlock your opportunity. This is a remote role based out of the United States
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an elite Sales Engineering Manager to lead our team of SMEs aligned with the Storage & Analysis product lines. The ideal individual is ambitious, visionary, and enthusiastic about shaping the future of IT & Security data in the enterprise. Your focus will be on attracting and retaining top talent, nurturing growth, and empowering your team to excel in expanding our Search & Lake products within new and existing customers alike, partnering with our Product Sales Specialists, Regional Sales Managers, Sales Leadership across the globe. If you're ready to join and lead a team that's redefining what it means to be a true data engine for IT and security, this is your moment. This position is based anywhere in the continental US, and will report into the VP, Field Engineering.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead a global Sales Engineering team focused on Search & Lake product lines, and ensuring success of new product launches
- Own full people leadership responsibilities for your team including hiring, onboarding, performance management, career development & coaching in line with Cribl’s manager expectations
- Provide ongoing mentorship to SEs to teach technical and non-technical pre-sales techniques for securing new clients, managing customers, as well as account expansion across multiple solutions
- Continually assess and develop technical capabilities of each team member to ensure each SE reaches and maintains required technical knowledge to effectively perform their pre-sales duties
- Reinforce sales methodology and best practices, as well as ensure proper use of our CRM system
- Provide periodic performance reviews, assess skill sets, handle personal issues, and provide personal/professional development opportunities
- Support Sales Reps + SE teams with their sales campaigns and customer management activities in order to ensure a high rate of success and achieve revenue targets, by assessing customer information, identify and address problem areas, formulate relevant solutions, and present solutions effectively
- Deliver sales presentations, present technical information about Cribl’s products and services, conduct product demonstrations and execute Proof of Value events
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven ability to communicate effectively in presentations in person, via telephone, and through remote conferencing with executive level customers, direct reports, and the Cribl Leadership Team
- Background of successfully selling into both new and existing customers
- Ability to teach ways to identify new and existing opportunities through consultative selling methodologies
- A history of successfully leading a technical pre-sales team that drives target attainment
- Must be able to lead a team and meet monthly, quarterly, and annual quota requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent AND 3-5 years of experience in a customer facing role OR equivalent combination or education and experience
- Ability to travel up to 30%
- This position may require stand-by, on-call, or off-hours duties.
- Proven self-starter with a motivated attitude to be able to manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities simultaneously.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a pleasant and professional attitude towards customers and co-workers
- Background in Cloud, Security, or AI/ML preferred
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $170K - $205k
The salary for this role is dependent on geographic location. The salary offered within the range described will be based on the individual candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is eligible for a performance-based bonus tied to regional results. Cribl also offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and paid time off, a fertility treatment benefit, 401(k), and equity.
Bring Your Whole Self
Diversity drives innovation, enables better decisions to support our customers, and inspires change for the better. We’re building a culture where differences are valued and welcomed, and we work together to bring out the best in each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.
Interested in joining the Cribl herd? Learn more about the smartest, funniest, most passionate goats you’ll ever meet at cribl.io/about-us.

INTRODUCTION
Cribl does differently. What does that mean? It means we are a serious company that doesn’t take itself too seriously; and we’re looking for people who love to get stuff done, and laugh a bit along the way. We’re growing rapidly - looking for collaborative, curious, and motivated team members who are passionate about putting customers first. As a remote-first company we believe in empowering our employees to do their best work, wherever they are. As the data engine for IT and Security many of the biggest names in the most demanding industries trust Cribl to solve their most pressing data needs. Ready to do the best work of your career? Join the herd and unlock your opportunity. This is a remote role based out of the United States
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an elite Sales Engineering Manager to lead our team of SMEs aligned with the Storage & Analysis product lines. The ideal individual is ambitious, visionary, and enthusiastic about shaping the future of IT & Security data in the enterprise. Your focus will be on attracting and retaining top talent, nurturing growth, and empowering your team to excel in expanding our Search & Lake products within new and existing customers alike, partnering with our Product Sales Specialists, Regional Sales Managers, Sales Leadership across the globe. If you're ready to join and lead a team that's redefining what it means to be a true data engine for IT and security, this is your moment. This position is based anywhere in the continental US, and will report into the VP, Field Engineering.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead a global Sales Engineering team focused on Search & Lake product lines, and ensuring success of new product launches
- Own full people leadership responsibilities for your team including hiring, onboarding, performance management, career development & coaching in line with Cribl’s manager expectations
- Provide ongoing mentorship to SEs to teach technical and non-technical pre-sales techniques for securing new clients, managing customers, as well as account expansion across multiple solutions
- Continually assess and develop technical capabilities of each team member to ensure each SE reaches and maintains required technical knowledge to effectively perform their pre-sales duties
- Reinforce sales methodology and best practices, as well as ensure proper use of our CRM system
- Provide periodic performance reviews, assess skill sets, handle personal issues, and provide personal/professional development opportunities
- Support Sales Reps + SE teams with their sales campaigns and customer management activities in order to ensure a high rate of success and achieve revenue targets, by assessing customer information, identify and address problem areas, formulate relevant solutions, and present solutions effectively
- Deliver sales presentations, present technical information about Cribl’s products and services, conduct product demonstrations and execute Proof of Value events
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven ability to communicate effectively in presentations in person, via telephone, and through remote conferencing with executive level customers, direct reports, and the Cribl Leadership Team
- Background of successfully selling into both new and existing customers
- Ability to teach ways to identify new and existing opportunities through consultative selling methodologies
- A history of successfully leading a technical pre-sales team that drives target attainment
- Must be able to lead a team and meet monthly, quarterly, and annual quota requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent AND 3-5 years of experience in a customer facing role OR equivalent combination or education and experience
- Ability to travel up to 30%
- This position may require stand-by, on-call, or off-hours duties.
- Proven self-starter with a motivated attitude to be able to manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities simultaneously.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a pleasant and professional attitude towards customers and co-workers
- Background in Cloud, Security, or AI/ML preferred
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $170K - $205k
The salary for this role is dependent on geographic location. The salary offered within the range described will be based on the individual candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is eligible for a performance-based bonus tied to regional results. Cribl also offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and paid time off, a fertility treatment benefit, 401(k), and equity.
Bring Your Whole Self
Diversity drives innovation, enables better decisions to support our customers, and inspires change for the better. We’re building a culture where differences are valued and welcomed, and we work together to bring out the best in each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.
Interested in joining the Cribl herd? Learn more about the smartest, funniest, most passionate goats you’ll ever meet at cribl.io/about-us.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Sales Engineering Manager
Align your credentials to Engineer classification
TN status for this role files under the Engineer category, so your degree must be in engineering or a directly related technical field. A business or marketing degree alone won't support the classification, even with years of sales engineering experience.
Target companies with recent visa filing experience
Search Migrate Mate for employers with recent visa filings in engineering or technical roles. Employers already experienced with visa sponsorship processes are far more likely to support TN applications without internal legal delays.
Prepare a role-specific TN support letter
Your employer's support letter must explain how the Sales Engineering Manager position requires engineering-level knowledge, not just sales acumen. Officers scrutinize management titles closely, so the letter should describe technical duties like solution architecture, proof-of-concept oversight, and product integration.
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Negotiate offer timing around CBP entry or consular processing
Canadian citizens can activate TN status same-day at a port of entry, making a faster start date realistic. Mexican citizens should account for consular appointment lead times and build that window into your offer negotiation before signing.
Document technical scope when moving from individual contributor roles
If you're stepping up from a Sales Engineer to a manager title, border officers may question whether the role still qualifies. Bring organizational charts, a team roster, and a written breakdown of your direct reports' technical functions to demonstrate engineering oversight rather than pure sales management.
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Find Sales Engineering Manager JobsSales Engineering Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sales Engineering Manager role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, provided the role is filed under the TN Engineer category and your degree is in engineering or a closely related technical discipline. The key is demonstrating that the position requires engineering-level knowledge to perform, not just managerial or sales skills. Roles that blend technical architecture oversight with team leadership typically satisfy this standard, but the employer's support letter must make that case explicitly.
How does TN visa compare to H-1B for Sales Engineering Manager positions?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start as soon as your employer is ready and CBP approves your entry. H-1B requires registration in March, selection by random lottery, and a October 1 start date at the earliest. For Sales Engineering Manager roles that qualify under the Engineer category, TN is faster, more predictable, and doesn't require USCIS petition approval in advance.
Where can I find Sales Engineering Manager jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking roles with TN visa sponsorship. Rather than filtering through general job boards where sponsorship policies are unclear, Migrate Mate surfaces positions from employers already open to TN candidates, including Sales Engineering Manager roles that file under the Engineer category.
Can my employer file the TN petition while I'm already working in the U.S. on another status?
Yes. If you're currently in the U.S. on a different nonimmigrant status, your employer can file a change of status petition with USCIS to convert you to TN without requiring you to leave and re-enter. Canadian citizens can also opt to travel to a port of entry for a same-day approval rather than waiting for USCIS processing, which can take several months.
What happens to my TN status if my Sales Engineering Manager role changes significantly after entry?
TN status is tied to the specific role and duties described in your entry documentation. If your employer substantially changes your job title, team scope, or technical responsibilities, you should apply for a new TN approval reflecting the updated role rather than continuing under the original authorization. Failing to update your status when duties materially change creates compliance risk for both you and your employer.
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