Vercel
Tech / AI / Software
SalesEngineer,Startups
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“Sales Engineer, Startups at Vercel. Skills: technical sales, solutions engineering, startup ecosystem, developer advocacy, web technologies, modern frameworks. Engage directly with early-stage (pre-series A) startups to educate, support, and onboard them onto Vercel’s platform. Partner with Vercel Startup Programs leader (venture capital firms, accelerators, and ecosystem partners) to identify and activate high-potential pre-A startups”
What You'll Achieve.
driving measurable adoption and engagement outcomes
Industry & Context.
Analytical mindset with a focus on driving measurable adoption and engagement outcomes
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3–5 years of experience in a technical sales, solutions engineering, or startup ecosystem role, technical aptitude, must be a developer or have deep understanding of Next. js, React, and Vercel, Deep curiosity about web technologies and modern frameworks (React, Next. js, etc.), communication skills, able to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and vice versa, Passion for helping startups grow and succeed through technology, Ability to operate independently and think strategically in fast-moving environments, Analytical mindset with a focus on driving measurable adoption and engagement outcomes
Nice to Have
Hands-on experience with Vercel, Next. js, or other modern frontend frameworks, Existing relationships or experience working with venture capital firms, accelerators, or incubators, Background in computer science, web development, or technical consulting, Experience managing startup programs or working with VC and accelerator partners, Familiarity with CRM and engagement tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or Outreach
What You'll Do.
Engage directly with early-stage (pre-series A) startups to educate
and onboard them onto Vercel’s platform
Partner with Vercel Startup Programs leader (venture capital firms
and ecosystem partners) to identify and activate high-potential pre-A startups
Build scalable activation programs such as webinars
community initiatives
and in-person meetups to facilitate deeper use of Vercel early in the lifecycle
Serve as a technical advisor to founders and engineering teams
guiding best practices around deployment
Funnel high-potential startups into the sales organization for white-glove expansion opportunities
Stay ahead of web and AI trends to ensure Vercel remains the platform of choice for the next generation of builders
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Developer Relations to create seamless 1: many and 1: 1 startup experiences
Communication Scope
able to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and vice versa
Full Job Description
About Vercel: Vercel gives developers the tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. As the team behind v0, Next.js, and AI SDK, Vercel helps customers like Ramp, Supreme, PayPal, and Under Armour build for the AI-native web. Our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products. That starts with creating a place where everyone can do their best work. Whether you're building on our platform, supporting our customers, or shaping our story: You can just ship things. About the Role: Vercel is seeking a Sales Engineer, Startup Accelerator to help bring the next generation of high-growth startups onto the Vercel platform. This role combines technical expertise, sales strategy, and ecosystem development. You’ll engage directly with pre-seed and seed-stage startups, helping founders and technical teams adopt and scale with Vercel from day one. You’ll design and execute scalable go-to-market motions — including community activations, webinars, and live events — while cultivating relationships with venture partners, incubators, and startup programs globally. This position sits at the intersection of technical sales, startup partnerships, and developer advocacy. You’ll use your technical knowledge to guide founders through deployment best practices, accelerate their time-to-value on Vercel, and identify the highest-potential startups for deeper engagement with our Account Executives. If you’re passionate about modern web technology, startup ecosystems, and helping early teams build great products faster, this role is for you. What You Will Do: Engage directly with early-stage (pre-series A) startups to educate, support, and onboard them onto Vercel’s platform. Partner with Vercel Startup Programs leader (venture capital firms, accelerators, and ecosystem partners) to identify and activate high-potential pre-A startups. Build scalable activation programs such as webinars, technical workshops, community initiatives, and in
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