Solutions Engineer (Pre-Sales) France at Root

About the role

What will you do at Root?

🌍 We’re making security suck less for developers.Security tools haven’t kept up with how software is built today. They interrupt teams, slow releases, and turn security into a bottleneck instead of a capability. We built Aikido to change that.

Aikido builds developer-first security products that reduce real risk without getting in the way of shipping software. We focus on what actually matters and automate the rest.We’re taking on legacy security tools teams have been stuck with, and we’re winning. If you want to help us take market share and build products developers actually enjoy using, you’re in the right place.Founded in 2022 by third-time founders, Aikido has $85M in the bank and a long runway ahead.

We’re building toward self-securing software. Join an all-star team. Take real ownership.

Push boundaries. Build things that matter.As a Solution Engineer at Aikido, you’ll play a key role in the sales process, partnering closely with Account Executives to help prospects understand, evaluate, and successfully adopt our platform. You’ll act as the technical counterpart in deals, running demos, guiding evaluations, and ensuring customers clearly see the value of Aikido.

This role is heavily focused on pre-sales, helping drive deals forward by translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for developers, security teams, and technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Partner closely with Account Executives to drive the pre-sales process, leading technical demos and product walkthroughs tailored to customer use casesRun proofs-of-concept (POCs) and guide prospects through technical evaluations Help prospects understand how Aikido fits into their code → cloud → runtime environments Debug and troubleshoot technical questions during the sales process Act as a trusted technical advisor to developers, security teams, and engineering leaders Collaborate with product and engineering to relay customer feedback and improve the platform 3–7+ years in a Sales Engineer, Solutions Engineer, or Pre-Sales roleStrong technical foundation (cloud, DevOps, security, or developer tooling) and experience running demos, POCs, and technical evaluationsComfortable engaging with both technical and business stakeholdersAbility to explain complex concepts in a simple, clear wayHands-on mindset, able to troubleshoot and dig into technical workflowsStrong communication skills and a proactive, ownership-driven approachLives in Paris and speak French native What you can expectShort decision lines.
Big ownership.
Shape the projects that matter and ship fast.Grow as fast as we do.
Take on more, own more, and carve out your own path.Top-tier tech pay and equity.High trust, strong values, zero corporate BS.Flexibility in working hours.A company that sticks to its values in an open and informal atmosphere.We hire for talent, drive, and potential.
Everything else is noise.

Which skills does this role require?

REST APIs

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