Build a safer world with us, one incident at a time.
Ambient.ai is the category creator and leader in Agentic Physical Security. Powered by Ambient Pulsar, the first reasoning Vision-Language Model purpose-built for physical security, our platform seamlessly integrates with existing security cameras and physical access control systems to unify monitoring, access control, threat assessment, response, and investigations through an always-on reasoning layer that augments security operators with superhuman capabilities. The results: 95% fewer false alarms, investigations 20x faster, and 10x faster response.
The momentum speaks for itself: we doubled new ARR in FY26, we process 200M+ video hours per day, and have delivered results for world-class customers including Cisco, ServiceNow, SentinelOne, TikTok, Bayer, and MoMA. That kind of momentum creates an environment where great people thrive, and it shows: we recently ranked #71 out of 500 on the Forbes best startup employers list.
Founded in 2017 and backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, and Allegion Ventures, Ambient.ai is on a fast-paced journey to fulfill our mission: prevent every security incident possible.
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About the role:
We’re looking for top-tier Sales Engineers who thrive on winning Fortune 500 logos. You’re a driven, high-energy professional passionate about impactful technology and a knack for demonstrating its real-world business impact. In this pre-sales role, you’ll showcase Ambient.ai through compelling demos, lead business-value-driven pilots, craft value-driven proposals, and help cast a vision of how Ambient delivers measurable business outcomes. Your ability to translate technical capabilities into strategic advantages will be key to closing deals and driving customer success.
What you'll do:
Partner with Regional Sales Managers to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder deals.
Lead successful technical Pilots (proof of concepts/proof of values) with customers.
Ability to work cross-functionally with Product, Customer Success, and Engineering teams to influence the roadmap, stay connected to the internal teams, and act as a voice of the customer.
Execute Business Value Assessments to anchor business value across stakeholders.
Conduct engaging product demos and presentations to technical and non-technical audiences, effectively communicating the differentiated value proposition.
You will win deals through world-class preparation and execution, by bringing a consultative approach to solving meaningful business problems.
Build strong customer relationships, acting as a trusted advisor by providing technical expertise, answering technical inquiries, and proposing solutions.
What you'll bring:
5+ years of proven success selling enterprise technology, with a focus on SaaS and/or innovative hardware-based solutions
Clear examples of partnering with Sales to run complex technical deals with Enterprise customers
Solid understanding of L2 switching (VLANs, limitations of L2 vs. L3, physical vs. logical network isolation)
Basic Linux networking skills (assigning IP/mask/gateway to NICs, configuring MLAG/failover redundancy
Familiarity with any cloud environment (GCP, AWS, Azure)
Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
Bachelor's degree in CS or a related field
Highly motivated, driven, and self-starting individual
Technical knowledge, consultative approach, and cross-functional collaboration skills
A customer-first attitude, belief in teamwork, and a competitive spirit to win
Bonus: Familiarity with security cameras, physical access control systems (PACS)
Why join us:
We are creating an entirely new category within a $120+ billion physical security industry and looking for team members who are also passionate about our mission to prevent every security incident possible
We partner with an incredible customer roster of F500 companies, including Adobe, VMware, ServiceNow, and SentinelOne
Regular Full-time employees receive stock options for the opportunity to share ownership in the success of our company
Comprehensive health + welfare package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, EAP, Legal Services, 401k plan)
We offer flexible time off to rest and recharge, including Winter Break (time off between Christmas and New Year’s for most roles, depending on customer demand)
The latest tech and awesome swag will be delivered to your door
Enjoy a full range of opportunities to connect with your awesome co-workers
We love to hike, are foodies, and love music! Check out our most recent Ambient Spotify Playlist
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Ambient.ai is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ambient does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ambient is an E-Verify participant.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of proven success selling enterprise technology
- Solid understanding of L2 switching
- Basic Linux networking skills
- Familiarity with any cloud environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in CS or related field
Ambient.ai Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ambient.ai and has not been reviewed or approved by Ambient.ai.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive with the employer paying a substantial share of medical, dental, and vision premiums. This strengthens total rewards for those prioritizing robust healthcare.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is positioned as meaningful, with low dilution and access to early option exercise. This increases perceived ownership and long‑term upside as part of total compensation.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Sales plans advertise competitive on‑target earnings for SDR and enterprise-focused roles, with significant upside for high performers. Incentive structures are presented as strong relative to software‑sector norms.
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What We Do
Ambient.ai is a computer vision intelligence company transforming enterprise security operations to prevent security incidents before they happen. The Ambient.ai platform applies AI and computer vision intelligence to existing sensor and camera infrastructure to deliver continuous physical security monitoring and automate the immediate dispatch of human resources. Ambient.ai is the first platform that goes beyond basic motion detection and image recognition to achieve near-human perception with automated situational context. With physical security incidents on the rise and physical security organizations left under-resourced, Ambient.ai’s computer intelligence platform comes at a time of critical need, which is why the company has raised over $50 million from venture capital investors led by a16z. Today, large enterprises, schools and organizations – including many of the largest US tech companies and other Fortune 500 companies – use Ambient.ai to secure property, people, and assets from the most harrowing physical security threats. The company was founded in 2017 by experts in artificial intelligence from Stanford who previously built iconic products at Apple, Google, Microsoft and Dropbox. We are backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), SV Angel, Y Combinator, and visionary angels like Jyoti Bansal, Mark Leslie and Elad Gil.
