{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fab60f068c644a6cc85605c8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fab60f068c644a6cc85605c8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fab60f068c644a6cc85605c8","title":"Solutions Engineer","description":"At Sandstorm®, our team is constantly evolving and growing as employees and as experts in our industry. Job titles rarely do our staff justice. Our core values guide the way we work: we create a place for creative people to do meaningful work, collaborate with great clients, and have fun along the way.\nWe work exclusively with mission-driven organizations, including associations, global nonprofits, higher education, and healthcare systems. It’s a wonderful way to do good work for good people and make a positive impact along the way.\nWe’re looking for a Solutions Engineer who can help prospective clients understand how technology and strategy come together to solve complex digital challenges. This role sits at the intersection of sales, technology, and delivery , helping shape solutions for both new and existing clients.\nWhat You’ll Do Partner in the sales process\nWork closely with Sandstorm’s sales team on new business and expansion opportunities\nParticipate in discovery sessions to understand client goals and technical requirements\nPresent solutions during client meetings, demos, and proposal presentations\nHelp position Sandstorm as a trusted digital partner\nTravel to and attend conferences, events and speaking sessions to generate leads\nNetwork within our industries (associations, nonprofit, higher ed, and healthcare)\nContribute to thought leadership and marketing efforts\nLead technical sales engagements from discovery through close\nDesign thoughtful technical solutions\nTranslate client needs into clear technical approaches and architectures\nHelp determine appropriate platforms and approaches, including Drupal, WordPress, and decoupled architectures\nContribute to technical scoping and estimates for proposals and RFP responses\nCollaborate with delivery leadership to ensure proposed solutions are realistic and achievable\nAble to translate technical value for both business and technical audiences\nBuild prototypes to demonstrate innovative ideas (through vibecoding, etc)\nOwn the technical win: Diagnose challenges and align solutions to customer needs\nPartner with account teams to identify opportunities within existing clients\nHelp shape recommendations for platform improvements, migrations, or new initiatives\nProvide AI consulting services (AI strategy, productivity opportunities, workflow, data/intelligence, etc.)\nAdvise customers on best practices for AI adoption, web architecture, and technical solutions\nAct as a trusted advisor, shaping long‑term customer success\nBridge sales and delivery\nProvide architectural guidance during project kickoff and early phases of implementation\nEnsure continuity between what is sold and what is delivered\nWhat We’re Looking For 5+ years of experience in web development, architecture, or technical consulting\nProven ability to drive technical wins and revenue in complex, consultative sales cycles\nExperience working in a digital agency or consulting environment\nExperience supporting technical scoping, RFP responses, or proposal development\nStrong communication skills with a desire to present to clients and prospects\nEntrepreneurial spirit with insatiable curiosity\nSelf‑motivated lifelong learner\nEstablished track record of growing existing accounts and winning new business\nValue‑based selling experience over pure technical sales\nCollaborative approach with a passion for measurable outcomes\nTechnical experience with some combination of:\nCMS experience: Drupal (preferred), WordPress, or Sitefinity\nAI experimentation and consulting\nHeadless or decoupled CMS architectures\nAPI integrations and modern web platforms\nExisting partner relationships (Pantheon, Acquia, WP Engine)\nCompensation and Benefits The expected starting salary for this position is $100,000 + base + commission ($150K-200K realistic for experienced candidates) annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.\nWe offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:\n401(k) with 4% company match\nHealth Savings Account contributions\nPaid volunteer days, paid floating holidays and your birthday off\nAnnual $1,000 learning and professional development stipend\nPTO + office is closed Dec 24 - Jan 1 for the gift of time\n100% remote work environment\nA culture that values curiosity, perseverance, and fun\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Sandstorm","rawCompany":"sandstorm","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-09T08:03:41.961Z","occupations":[{"code":"41-9031.00","title":"Sales Engineers","slug":"sales-engineers"},{"code":"41-3091.00","title":"Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel","slug":"sales-representatives-of-services-except-advertising-insurance-financial-services-and-travel"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Solutions Engineer","description":"At Sandstorm®, our team is constantly evolving and growing as employees and as experts in our industry. 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