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Sales Engineer, Chicago

TorqUnited StatesSales
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
1 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Torq is seeking a Sales Engineer to join its team in the Chicagoland area to drive pre-sales technical strategies for an AI-native autonomous SecOps platform. This remote opportunity suits an experienced technical professional with a background in SaaS security and customer engagement.

Role Overview

The Sales Engineer plays a critical role in supporting the sales team by assessing technical business needs and showcasing the value of the Torq platform. Based in the Metropolitan Chicago area, this position requires regular on-site presence within the territory and frequent travel to participate in industry events and client meetings.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver pre-sales technical expertise and guide sales engineering processes following industry best practices.
Partner with sales leadership and product groups to hit quarterly and annual sales targets while driving operational efficiency.
Deliver engaging presentations to potential clients, highlighting the value of the company's security solutions.
Represent the organization as a thought leader at regional industry events, conferences, forums, and seminars.
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth solution implementation aligned with customer expectations.
Provide valuable feedback to the product management team regarding product enhancements and new developments.

Requirements

At least 5 years of pre-sales or solutions engineering experience working with SaaS security products such as SecOps, SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, or AI SOC.
Solid background in the security domain with knowledge of the modern SOC operating model, including triage, investigation, case management, and metrics like MTTD and MTTR.
Working fluency in agentic AI concepts, including multi-agent systems, prompt engineering, tool calling, and the practical security limits of LLMs.
Ability to address enterprise AI trust, governance, audit trails, and blast-radius limits.
Familiarity with the competitive landscape of AI SOC, autonomous triage solutions, and security architectures.
Experience managing scoped proof-of-concept evaluations with measurable success criteria.
Based in the Metropolitan Chicago area with the ability to travel frequently.
Exceptional presentation abilities tailored for both technical practitioners and executive decision-makers.

Skills and Tools

Hands-on usage of AI tooling to construct custom workflows, integrations, and demo assets.
Practical working knowledge of public cloud platforms including AWS, GCP, and Azure.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or bash.
Experience working with REST APIs, JSON data formats, and webhook integrations.

About the Company

Torq is a rapidly expanding cybersecurity organization recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Startup Employers and highlighted by Business Insider as a top startup. Powered by Series D funding, the company delivers a game-changing AI SOC platform that serves security teams across Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 enterprises. Torq operates as an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Torq careers page to submit an application and review privacy policies regarding personal data processing.

Skills and tech stack

PythonAWSGCPAzure

Questions candidates ask

What is the location requirement for this Sales Engineer role?

This remote position is based in the Metropolitan Chicago area, and candidates are required to be located within the territory with the ability to travel frequently.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 5 or more years of experience in pre-sales or solutions engineering specifically for a SaaS security product.

What technical skills are needed for the job?

Key technical skills include working knowledge of AWS, GCP, and Azure, hands-on programming with Python, PowerShell, or bash, and experience with REST APIs, JSON, and webhooks.

What background knowledge in AI is expected?

Applicants need a working fluency in agentic AI, including multi-agent systems, prompt engineering, tool calling, and understanding enterprise AI trust, governance, and audit trails.

How should I apply for this position?

You can apply by visiting the official Torq company careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Torq careers page.

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