Constructor
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ROLE OVERVIEW As a Sales Engineer, you will lead the technical components of the sales process.
Constructor is the only search and product discovery platform tailor-made for enterprise ecommerce where conversions matter. Constructor's AI-first solutions make it easier for shoppers to discover products they want to buy and for ecommerce teams to deliver highly personalized experiences that drive impressive results. Optimizing specifically for ecommerce metrics like revenue, conversion rate and profit, Constructor generates consistent $10M+ lifts for some of the biggest brands in ecommerce, such as Sephora, Petco, home24, Maxeda Brands, Birkenstock and The Very Group. Constructor is a U.S. based company that was founded in 2015 by Eli Finkelshteyn and Dan McCormick.
We're a passionate team that loves challenges and wants to make people’s lives better. We value openness, curiosity, and continuous improvement. We believe that empowering everyone in a company to do what they think is best can lead to great things.
As a Sales Engineer, you will lead the technical components of the sales process. You will partner closely with Account Executives and prospective customers to design integration approaches, evaluate technical fit, and demonstrate how Constructor’s platform drives measurable business impact.
This role combines technical architecture design, consultative discovery, and cross-functional collaboration. You will act as a bridge between customer engineering teams and Constructor’s Product and Engineering teams.
This is not a demo-heavy role. Account Executives perform the majority of demonstrations at Constructor. This role requires architectural thinking, integration planning, and consultative problem-solving.
TECHNICAL SALES & SOLUTION DESIGN
Lead technical discovery and solution design for prospective customers
Design and document integration architectures (APIs, ecommerce platforms, PIM, CMS, data pipelines)
Develop and support tailored Proof Schedules (deeply tailored, data-backed custom demo, similar to a “proof of value”)
Deliver technical presentations to both business and technical stakeholders
Serve as primary technical advisor during evaluation cycles
Troubleshoot and triage APIs, SDKs, and integration patterns
Willingness to tinker and build demo prototypes and tooling
Build and present compelling custom technical demonstrations and integration blueprints tailored to each sales opportunity
Support RFP and RFI responses
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
Partner with Product and Engineering to surface prospective customer feedback to influence product roadmap and integration strategy
Contribute insights to the roadmap and the go-to-market strategy
Support enablement and training for sales teams
Help refine documentation, processes, and best practices within the SE function
MARKET & INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT
Stay current on ecommerce trends, AI/ML advancements, and the competitive landscape
Represent Constructor in prospect meetings, partner engagements, field events, and other industry engagements
Build strong relationships with prospective customer technical stakeholders (architects, engineers, delivery teams)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
3+ years of experience in technical Solutions Engineering, Sales Engineering, Pre-Sales Architect, or Technical Pre-Sales roles
Deep hands-on experience with API-first platforms: comfortable working directly with REST APIs, JSON data structures, webhooks, and SDK integration patterns, and able to troubleshoot them with Postman or similar tools
Working knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or similar languages, enough to read integration code, debug client-side implementations, and build lightweight prototypes or demo tooling
Experience designing and running custom demos or pilots with clear, business-aligned success criteria
Hands-on experience with coding agents to automate workflows, amplify impact, and execute at scale
Ability to read the room, tailor your communication to diverse audiences, and identify detractors, champions, and key decision-makers
Strong written and verbal communication, with a track record of producing clear technical documentation and explaining complex ideas to developers, architects, and C-suite executives alike
Ability to effectively articulate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to empathize with prospects’ challenges and goals
Skilled listener with innate curiosity
Passionate about innovative technology, technical sales, and articulating value to prospects
Enjoys working with prospects and is comfortable interacting with C-suite executives from both technical and business perspectives
Experience in enterprise ecommerce or retail technology environments
Hands-on familiarity with at least two major ecommerce platforms, including how each handles catalog structure, extensions, and headless versus templated frontends
Deep understanding of data mapping between backend systems such as PIM, ERP, or legacy search indexes into a new target schema, possibly including product and variant structures, facets, attributes, and pricing logic
Working knowledge of search and discovery concepts
Experience supporting security reviews and procurement requirements, including GDPR, data processing agreements, data residency, and ISO 27001 or SOC 2 questionnaires
Ability to build business value models that connect search improvements to revenue, conversion, or average order value
Exposure to conversational or agentic shopping experiences, or retail media and sponsored product programs
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Prospects clearly understand technical integration paths
Proof Schedules(deeply tailored, data-backed custom demo, similar to a “proof of value”) align tightly with business outcomes
Technical objections are addressed proactively and effectively
Sales cycles are accelerated through a strong technical partnership
Product and Engineering receive actionable, structured market feedback
Qualitative (peer and prospect feedback) and quantitative (sales metrics and customer health scores) feedback will be positive and ideally, excellent
WORKING STYLE
Comfortable operating in a remote, distributed, and highly cross-functional environment
Able to manage multiple sales engagements and priorities simultaneously
A builder mindset that is proactive in creating structure in ambiguous environments
Highly collaborative with a strong sense of ownership and autonomy
Commercially aware and aligned with revenue and sales growth goals
Resourceful self-starter who can operate autonomously
You’ll Thrive Here If…
You’re a curious, skilled listener who genuinely enjoys untangling a prospect’s technical challenges. You get energy from tinkering and building, whether that’s a quick prototype, an integration blueprint, or a better internal process. You’re as comfortable whiteboarding with an engineering team as you are presenting to a CTO. And you have a competitive streak—not just to win the technical evaluation, but to show how the right technical decisions drive meaningful business results.
🏝️ Unlimited vacation time -we strongly encourage all of our employees take at least 3 weeks per year
💰 A competitive compensation package including stock options
🌎 Fully remote team - choose where you live
🛋️ Work from home stipend! We want you to have the resources you need to set up your home office
💻 Apple laptops provided for new employees
🧑🎓 Training and development budget for every employee, refreshed each year
👪 Parental leave for qualified employees
🧠 Work with smart people who will help you grow and make a meaningful impact
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION AT CONSTRUCTOR
At Constructor.io http://Constructor.io we are committed to cultivating a work environment that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome individuals of all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities to all applicants regardless of their education, diversity of opinion, race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or affiliation in any other protected group. Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. Our primary interest is in finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of our listed qualifications.
How we handle your data. By submitting this application, you acknowledge that Constructor will collect and process the personal data you provide for the purpose of evaluating your candidacy for this role. If you are not selected, we will retain your data for a limited period as described in our Recruitment Privacy Notice https://constructor.com/recruitment-privacy-notice. After that period your data will be deleted or anonymized.
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