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Account Director

CognitionSan FranciscoSales
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Salary
$180K - $220K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
27 Jan 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Cognition is seeking an Account Director in San Francisco to drive enterprise revenue and shape the adoption of Devin, the first AI software engineer. This full-time position suits a driven sales professional with a strong technical background who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Role Overview

As an Account Director at Cognition, the selected professional will own the complete sales cycle from initial prospecting to closing and client activation. Based in San Francisco, this role directly influences company growth while gathering critical product feedback to share with the engineering and product teams. The position involves collaborating across departments to accelerate sales cycles and expand the market presence of an industry-leading applied AI lab.

Key Responsibilities

Own and manage the entire sales pipeline, driving revenue by securing early-stage and enterprise-level customers.
Engage with complex buyer networks, including C-suite executives, technology leaders, legal departments, and procurement stakeholders.
Create actionable strategies for product demonstrations, prospecting, and closing complex commercial agreements.
Identify and qualify optimal use cases for deploying Devin across large technology organizations.
Channel customer insights back to internal product and engineering teams to help shape future development.
Generate consistent pipeline growth and contribute to building a top-tier technical sales organization.

Requirements

Proven history of successfully selling complex technical products to enterprise clients.
Technical background as a software engineer, sales engineer, or forward deployed engineer, or an exceptional capacity to master intricate technical challenges.
Ability to excel, adapt, and expand responsibilities within an ambiguous and fast-changing workplace.

Nice to Have

Prior experience founding a startup.
Track record of sourcing and closing large enterprise software deals.
Background as a software engineer or computer science student who transitioned into customer-facing go-to-market roles.
Competitive and ambitious drive suited for high-intensity startup cultures.

Skills and Tools

Enterprise sales and pipeline management
Technical product demonstrations and discovery
C-suite stakeholder engagement and negotiation
Customer feedback translation for product development

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range of $180,000 to $220,000 in USD.

About the Company

Cognition is an applied AI lab focused on building end-to-end software agents, most notably creating Devin, the world's first AI software engineer. The talent-dense team consists of competitive programmers, former founders, and industry veterans from leading tech organizations. The company is committed to equal opportunity employment without discrimination based on protected characteristics and offers reasonable accommodations upon request during the hiring process.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Cognition careers page to submit an application for the Account Director role.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Account Director position?

The role is based in San Francisco, California.

What is the salary range for this role?

The annual salary is between $180,000 and $220,000 USD.

What product will the Account Director be selling?

The Account Director will be selling Devin, which is the first AI software engineer built by Cognition.

What kind of background is required for applicants?

Applicants need a track record of selling technical products to enterprises and technical experience such as working as a software or sales engineer, or a proven ability to learn complex technical concepts quickly.

How should I apply for this position?

Candidates can apply directly through the official Cognition company careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Cognition careers page.

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