Linux Sales Engineer
CIQ
Sales & Business Development
Remote
Posted on Aug 2, 2025
CIQ OVERVIEW
CIQ is becoming the fastest-growing and most impactful young company for providing software infrastructure. From the base operating system through all forms of performance-intensive computing, CIQ helps people do what they do best!
Our customers and partners include some of the largest and most influential companies in the world, coupled with a fantastic group of investors, CIQ is poised to become the next unicorn startup. From curing cancer, going to space, and accelerating AI to working with the open-source community, there is so much awesomeness happening at CIQ.
We are looking to team up with others who are passionate about helping others achieve greatness, love being impactful, and ready to dive in head first to change the world. If this sounds like you, then we’d love to talk!
POSITION SUMMARY
As a Linux Sales Engineer, you will showcase excellent communication and negotiation skills. You will be responsible for proactively addressing clients’ needs and facilitating the sale process from beginning to end. You will contribute to increasing sales and maintaining our company-client relationships to a high standard. You will work with the sales team and other departments that are critical to the team’s success. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manage key accounts and act as the point of contact for clients.
- Organize regular client meetings to discuss their requirements.
- Resolve problems and handle complaints promptly.
- Identify new potential customers.
- Stay up-to-date with new features and product launches.
- Monitor and report on sales performance analytics.
- Recommend innovative ideas to increase sales and improve customer experience.
NEEDED TO SUCCEED
Successful candidates will be:
- Results-driven with a strong analytical mindset.
- The ability to prioritize competing priorities and projects.
- Great problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Interest in open source software.
- A friendly, collaborative, humble, honest, and always striving to be better attitude.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience in Linux Sales or a similar role.
- Demonstrated experience working in a remote team or collaborative environment.
- A background in software, tech, or a related industry is preferred.
BENEFITS
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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Flexible paid time off.
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Employee stock options.
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Remote work, no required travel for most positions.