Associate Demo Systems Engineer
LivePerson is a transformational force in how brands and consumers communicate. With over 18,000 brands, we are on a mission to make life easier for people and brands everywhere through trusted Conversational AI. We believe in a future where conversations are the norm for getting your intentions fulfilled - whatever they are.
We are an innovative, intent-driven company that believes in building the future and we are looking for growth minded, unconventional thinkers, developers and builders to join the team.
You will thrive here if:
You can operate in a fast paced, dynamic environment
You nerd out about AI, how it can be applied, or how you can learn more about it (don’t worry we’ll help)
You believe data-led decision making is the norm
You see feedback or failure as motivation to learn and to grow
You relate to our core principles and want to work with experts in their respective fields
The Demo Systems Engineer enables Pre-Sales team members to show the value of LivePerson’s solutions to prospects and clients. The Demo Systems Engineer creates and manages the systems, processes and data that help excite Brands to do business with us.
This role impacts most stages of the sale for new customers and continues being impactful with existing customers as they explore our technology and decide to renew.
Scope
- Works closely with Solution Consultants and Professional Services staff
- Travel not generally required (except for occasional internal meetings or training)
Responsibilities
- Become a deep SME for LivePerson’s Conversational Cloud and Conversation Builder (AI).
- Learn the core functionality of key partner technologies, such as: Apple Business Chat, WhatsApp, Instagram, IBM Watson, Google My Business, etc.
- Provide Demo Environment triage support to make sure our Solution Consultants can perform well in sales meetings
- Ensure the demo environments are benefiting from both the latest product releases as well as custom work being performed in the field.
- Help maintain a backlog (such as in Trello or Jira)
- Set up Conversational Cloud environments so that prospective customers can try out solution (“Proof of Technology” / “Proof of Value”)
- Document environment capabilities
- Run testing protocols as appropriate
- From time to time, act as a deep SME on integration or implementation related topics, in support of a sales opportunity. This is not a customer-facing role but opportunities for this type of will occasionally be available, depending on candidate skill set and interest.
Skills & Experience:
- 2+ years of professional experience. Recent college graduates or those changing careers will be considered.
- Experience in Technical Support, IT or a software engineering role is desirable.
- Desirable: BA or BS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, a coding bootcamp or equivalent training
- Able to edit HTML, JavaScript and CSS and manage web servers
- Excellent technical writing skills
- Project Management expertise
- Background in technical sales a plus
- Experience writing systems and design requirements are a plus.
Why you’ll love working here:
LivePerson was named to FastCompany’s World’s most innovative companies of 2020 list for the Artificial Intelligence category. We offer amazing colleagues along with opportunities to push your own limits to grow. We embrace invention and experimentation. Most importantly, you’ll have an ability to make an impact at work and at brands across the globe as we build the future with trusted Conversational AI together.
At LivePerson, people from diverse backgrounds come together to do their best work and be their authentic selves. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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