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Pre-Sales Systems Engineer, Enterprise (UK)

Pure Storage · Remote · UK

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
2mo ago

Still open · checked 3h agoon Pure Storage's careers page

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Proceed with caution

A few things here deserve a hard look before you spend time on it.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Pipeline
Doesn't say where pipeline comes from. Ask.
Time on market
Open 63 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
Ramping up: posted 15 sales roles in the last 30 days. That many open roles can also mean churn. Ask how many reps are still there from last year.

Based only on what the posting says. Flags are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percent of reps hit quota last year?

    Not in the posting

  2. 2.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No pay listed

  3. 3.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    Not in the posting

  4. 4.

    Where does pipeline come from: inbound, SDRs, or me?

    Not in the posting

  5. 5.

    How long is ramp, and what's the quota during it?

    Not in the posting

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    Always ask

The role

Technical pre-sales role supporting Account Executives on UK Enterprise data storage deals: discovery, architecture design, evaluations, presentations and RFI/RFP responses. Also helps build territory.

Enterprise · Mixed

Selling motion

Mixed

Who you are selling to

Enterprise

Pipeline expectations

Not stated in the posting.

Compensation

The posting doesn't list pay.

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • Base salary
  • OTE
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Territory
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
Everpure (NYSE: P) has evolved from storage pioneer to data platform, closing fiscal 2026 with $3.7 billion in revenue, its first billion-dollar quarter, and accelerating growth into FY27. Our strategic agenda spans the companies defining the next era of technology - hyperscalers, AI labs, the AI hardware supply chain, data platform providers, and the broader AI ecosystem. This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us. THE ROLE Everpure is looking for a Pre-Sales Systems Engineer to join our UK Enterprise team. This is not about selling storage, on premise or in the cloud. It is about working with our biggest Enterprise customers and prospects to design, architect and deploy the secure, simplified and sustainable data foundation their business runs on — built on Everpure's Enterprise Data Cloud. You will align to Account Executives across a pool of opportunities rather than a single fixed patch, so you will be helping to build the territory rather than inheriting one. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Develop a detailed understanding of what drives a customer's business and what motivates their decision making - Connect technology solutions — the Everpure portfolio and others from the ecosystem — to measurable customer business outcomes - Partner closely with Account Executives, specialists and channel partners to create a single coherent customer experience, and a strategy that drives revenue growth and net new business - Capture requirements and translate a customer's business needs into a solution that supports their growth - Take command of the technical side of the sales strategy: evaluations, benchmarks and system configurations - Build and deliver technical product and architecture presentations, and secure the technical win - Bring domain expertise on storage products, distributed storage architectures, file systems and competitive offerings across DAS, NAS and SAN - Author responses to RFIs and RFPs - Stay current with the competitive landscape and market trends, and make sure our positioning reflects it - Lead by example, living the Everpure values: Customer First, Persistence, Creativity, Teamwork and Ownership WHAT YOU BRING Essential - Pre-sales or Systems Engineering experience in enterprise infrastructure - The ability to run technical discovery — uncover the requirements that matter and translate them into the right solution - The ability to present and defend a solution in front of a technical audience, and to connect technical differentiators to business value - Based in the UK with the right to work here; fluent English - Creativity, empathy, an open mind, curiosity and an appetite for continuous learning Preferred - A storage background, whether from a vendor, a partner, or as a customer buying and running it - A hands-on or professional services background before moving into pre-sales - Partner, reseller or multi-vendor experience - Experience selling into Enterprise accounts - Current storage and data platform architectures (FC, iSCSI, NAS, SAN, object) - Linux and NFS; general networking including Ethernet and TCP/IP; VMware - Public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), containers and Kubernetes - Storage-intensive applications and their requirements — SQL, Oracle - Leading or contributing significant portions of RFI, RFP and RFQ responses - Salesforce - A degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or another technical subject, or equivalent experience #LI-REMOTE WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US: - Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers. - Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been named Fortune's Best Workplaces in Technology™, Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™, and certified as a Great Place to Work®! - Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good. And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events. Check out http://benefits.everpuredata.com/ for more information. ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY: Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com if you’re invited to an interview. OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM: We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership. Everpure is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire. Join us and bring your best. Bring your bold. Pure and simple.
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