Strategic Solutions Engineer, West
Taken at the midpoint of its range, $260,000/yr, this role pays more than the middle Sales Engineering & Solutions opening on the board today ($195k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $164k–$301k/yr.
The posting
About Decagon
Decagon is the leading conversational AI platform empowering every brand to deliver concierge customer experiences.
Our technology enables industry-defining enterprises like Avis Budget Group, Block’s Cash App and Square, Chime, Oura Health, and Hunter Douglas to deploy AI agents that power personalized, deeply satisfying interactions across voice, chat, email, SMS, and every other channel.
We’re building a future where customer experiences are being redefined from support tickets and hold music to faster resolutions, richer conversations, and deeper relationships. We’re proud to be backed by world-class investors who share that vision, including a16z, Accel, Bain Capital Ventures, Coatue, and Index Ventures, along with many others.
We’re an in-office company, driven by a shared commitment to excellence and velocity. Our values - Just Get It Done, Invent What Customers Want, Winner’s Mindset, and The Polymath Principle - shape how we work and grow as a team.
About the Role
Decagon is looking for a Strategic Solutions Engineer, a foundational technical hire who will help shape the future of our AI-powered solutions in the enterprise space. This role sits at the intersection of pre-sales engineering, product strategy, and enterprise architecture. You will serve as a technical advisor and trusted consultant to enterprise prospects and customers, driving value-based solutioning and integration of Decagon’s AI-native platform into complex customer ecosystems.
Your background looks something like this
- 4-6 years of customer facing experience in a sales engineering (pre-sales) role
- Partner with Account Executives to discover and qualify solutions that lead to strong return on investment for your customer
- Create and architect generative AI experiences for our customer’s end users
- Develop custom demonstrations using the Decagon platform tailored to a customer’s specific needs and value
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders, including C-level decision makers, business users, and engineering stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Functional understanding of GTM systems and workflows
Even better if you have
- 2+ years of AI sales engineering experience
- Experience in a high-growth startup environment
We proudly offer the following benefits for our full-time employees
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family
- Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
- Retirement Plan (e.g., 401K, pension)
- Parental Leave
- Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot
- Monthly stipend to support your wellness, lifestyle, and work-life balance
- Daily lunches and snacks in the office to keep you at your best
- Take what you need vacation policy (subject to local requirements; UK employees receive 25 days of statutory leave)
These benefits are described in more detail in Decagon’s policies, may vary by location, and can change at any time according to applicable compensation and benefits plans.
Where you can sell from
Fully remote, and open to sellers in any country.
Taken from Decagon's own posting, last seen live on 30 Oct 2026.
The application
Your details, LinkedIn and CV, then 4 questions.
- 1.Are you legally authorized to work in the country where this role is located?Yes or no
- 2.Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the country this role is located?Yes or no
- 3.What college/university did you attend?Short answer
- 4.Are you excited to work in-office five days a week?Yes or no
From Decagon's apply page, checked 30 Oct 2026.
About Decagon
Conversational AI agents for customer experience across voice, chat, email and SMS.
Pay schedule: Employee OTE with commission, plus an equity grant on most of its sales postings.
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