Sales Engineer, Cognigy

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Hiring Remotely in USA
Remote
Senior level
Cloud • Software • Analytics
The Role
Lead presales discovery, solutioning, technical demos, presentations, RFP responses, and proof-of-value engagements for NiCE’s customer service automation portfolio. Partner with Sales to connect conversational AI, analytics, digital engagement, and cloud technologies to customer business outcomes. Track competitors, prototype solutions, advise clients, and upskill internal teams. The role requires extensive solutions engineering, consulting, contact center, enterprise SaaS, JavaScript, API integration, and conversational AI experience.
Summary Generated by Built In

At NiCE, we don’t limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Always. We’re ambitious. We’re game changers. And we play to win. We set the highest standards and execute beyond them. And if you’re like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire within you.

So, what’s the role all about?

As part of the Presales team, you will work closely with Sales on discovery calls, technical deep dives, demos, and POCs, acting as a trusted advisor who bridges technology and business value

How will you make an impact?  

  • Lead discovery and solutioning. Own discovery calls and technical deep dives to uncover pain points and identify opportunities across NiCE's Customer Service Automation portfolio — including AI-driven Intelligent Virtual Agents, Knowledge Management, Analytics, Intelligent Routing, and Digital Engagement.
  • Tell compelling stories. Deliver customized, high-impact demos and presentations that don't just show product features they paint a vision of what exceptional customer experience looks like.
  • Respond to RFIs and RFPs. Craft creative, differentiated responses that go beyond checkbox compliance and make NiCE stand out.
  • Drive POVs. Design and execute proof-of-value that demonstrate real-world value and accelerate deal velocity.
  • Stay sharp on the competitive landscape. Continuously track market trends, competitive positioning, and emerging technologies across AI, digital, analytics, and cloud platforms.
  • Upskill others. Provide technical expertise and upskill others across adjacent teams, becoming a go-to voice for AI

Have you got what it takes?

  • 7+ years in a solutions engineering, pre-sales, or sales architecture role, engaged in planning and executing complex enterprise software sales
  • 7+ years of consulting or customer engagement experience
  • 5+ years of contact center experience, with deep familiarity of the CCaaS landscape
  • Proven track record delivering best-in-class solutions with strong work examples

Technical Skills

  • Strong JavaScript programming and scripting skills
  • Hands-on experience with conversational AI, chatbots, virtual agents, or low-code automation platforms
  • Familiarity with knowledge management, asynchronous messaging, and omnichannel engagement solutions
  • Experience with enterprise SaaS architecture, APIs, and integrations
  • Working knowledge of web technologies: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, DOM, and browser developer tools
  • Comfortable leveraging AI-assisted coding tools and vibe coding techniques to rapidly prototype and iterate on solutions

Business & Communication Skills

  • Strong business acumen able to quickly understand new business processes and connect technology to revenue and profit outcomes
  • Analytically minded with excellent problem-solving, presentation, and storytelling skills
  • Ability to draw out root causes, not just symptoms, and apply creative thinking to solve them
  • Skilled at managing multiple priorities and deliverables across concurrent client engagements

Nice to Have

  • Bachelor's degree in a related technology field; MBA preferred
  • Experience with NiCE, Cognigy, or comparable CCaaS / conversational AI platforms

What’s in it for you?

Join an ever-growing, market disrupting, global company where the teams – comprised of the best of the best – work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment! As the market leader, every day at NICE is a chance to learn and grow, and there are endless internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, domains, and locations. If you are passionate, innovative, and excited to constantly raise the bar, you may just be our next NICEr!

About Cognigy

NiCE Cognigy delivers AI that works—fast, human, and enterprise-ready. As the leading AI-first CX platform built for real-world scale, we combine Generative and Conversational AI through orchestration, tools, and enterprise systems to power Agentic AI. Backed by global CX leader NiCE, we empower brands with AI Agents that redefine customer experiences and achieve measurable ROI—instantly, across every channel and in 100+ languages.

Requisition ID: 11894

About NiCE

NICE Ltd. (NASDAQ: NICE) software products are used by 25,000+ global businesses, including 85 of the Fortune 100 corporations, to deliver extraordinary customer experiences, fight financial crime and ensure public safety. Every day, NiCE software manages more than 120 million customer interactions and monitors 3+ billion financial transactions.

Known as an innovation powerhouse that excels in AI, cloud and digital, NiCE is consistently recognized as the market leader in its domains, with over 8,500 employees across 30+ countries.

NiCE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, neurotype, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.


Skills Required

  • 7+ years in solutions engineering, presales, or sales architecture involving complex enterprise software sales
  • 7+ years of consulting or customer engagement experience
  • 5+ years of contact center experience and familiarity with the CCaaS landscape
  • Proven track record delivering high-quality enterprise solutions
  • Strong JavaScript programming and scripting skills
  • Hands-on experience with conversational AI, chatbots, virtual agents, or low-code automation platforms
  • Familiarity with knowledge management, asynchronous messaging, and omnichannel engagement solutions
  • Experience with enterprise SaaS architecture, APIs, and integrations
  • Working knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, CSS, DOM, and browser developer tools
  • Ability to use AI-assisted coding tools and rapid prototyping techniques
  • Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, problem-solving, presentation, and storytelling skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables across concurrent client engagements
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related technology field
  • MBA
  • Experience with NiCE, Cognigy, or comparable CCaaS or conversational AI platforms

NICE Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NICE and has not been reviewed or approved by NICE.

  • Healthcare Strength — Benefits are described as broad and comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and mental-health support. Added programs like FSA options and fitness stipends contribute to a well-rounded health and wellness offering.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) is part of the package, sometimes paired with match details that are described as typical to stronger depending on role and time period. Employee stock participation is also positioned as an additional long-term wealth-building component for eligible roles.
  • Flexible Benefits — Flexible work arrangements are emphasized, including hybrid setups and remote options for some roles. Flex scheduling, paid holidays, and paid sick time add to the perceived flexibility of the overall rewards package.

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The Company
HQ: Hoboken, NJ
10,130 Employees
Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) is the worldwide leading provider of both cloud and on-premises enterprise software solutions that empower organizations to make smarter decisions based on advanced analytics of structured and unstructured data. NICE helps organizations of all sizes deliver better customer service, ensure compliance, combat fraud and safeguard citizens. Over 25,000 organizations in more than 150 countries, including over 85 of the Fortune 100 companies, are using NICE solutions. www.nice.com.

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