About CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting the people, processes, and technologies that power modern organizations. Since 2011, our unwavering mission has been to stop breaches using the world's most advanced AI-native platform, CrowdStrike Falcon. Our Falcon platform delivers cloud-native protection, detection, and response across endpoints, cloud workloads, identity, and data, serving customers across all industries. We foster a remote-first culture that empowers every CrowdStriker with flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. With a relentless focus on innovation and customer success, we're redefining security in a threat landscape that never sleeps.

Role Overview

As a Corporate Sales Engineer in Tokyo, Japan, you'll be at the forefront of technical sales support for CrowdStrike's groundbreaking cybersecurity solutions. This full-time role involves high-touch pre-sales activities, partnering with corporate sales teams to technically qualify opportunities, deliver Proof of Value (POV) evaluations, and drive revenue through end-user buy-in. You'll create Security Assessment Reports, train partners, and act as a technical liaison between customers, partners, and headquarters. Ideal for technically savvy professionals passionate about cybersecurity, this position offers the chance to tackle real-world threats using the Falcon platform while building lasting relationships in Japan's dynamic market.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with corporate sales teams and partners on high-touch pre-sales technical activities to qualify opportunities and execute POV evaluations with end-users.
• Develop and deliver Security Assessment Reports post-POV to demonstrate value and facilitate conversion to revenue.
• Train distributors and partner SEs/sales staff on successful POV deployments, Security Assessment Reports, and Falcon platform best practices.
• Serve as a technical liaison, resolving issues and aligning customer/partner requirements with corporate headquarters.
• Work with sales to achieve and exceed quarterly revenue targets while monitoring competitive situations and market developments in the region.
• Support regional marketing activities and contribute to cybersecurity challenge proposals, diagnostics, and technical consultations.

Qualifications & Requirements

To thrive as a Corporate Sales Engineer at CrowdStrike, you'll need proven experience in IT security sales or pre-sales, with deep technical knowledge in networking and security. Key qualifications include:

• 3+ years in IT-related sales, pre-sales, support, design, or build roles.
• Expertise in network engineering (OSI model, IPv4/6, routing, switching, DNS, VLANs, SNORT, YARA), network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM), email flow, SOC operations, and threat intelligence.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, problem analysis, proposal creation, presentation abilities, and customer negotiation experience.
• Excellent English proficiency for global collaboration.
• Soft skills: Competitive yet collaborative, charismatic, quick-witted, persistent, coachable, self-disciplined, and confident without ego.

Security/SaaS sales experience and customer service background are pluses. You'll need the aptitude to learn CrowdStrike's Falcon platform quickly and think creatively to solve complex cybersecurity challenges.

Benefits & Perks

Joining CrowdStrike means more than a job—it's a mission. Enjoy a remote-first culture with flexibility to balance work and life, comprehensive health benefits, and competitive compensation estimated at $110,000-$180,000 USD annually (adjusted for Japan market). Perks include professional development opportunities, stock options, wellness programs, and the chance to work with world-class talent on technologies that stop breaches in real-time.

Career Growth

At CrowdStrike, career ownership is key. As a Sales Engineer, you'll gain hands-on experience with the Falcon platform, positioning you for advancement into senior SE roles, sales leadership, or technical evangelism. Our culture supports limitless growth through internal mobility, mentorship, and continuous learning. Engage in frontline cybersecurity, from threat hunting to solution design, building expertise that sets you apart in the industry.

Why Join CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike isn't just a cybersecurity company; we're a movement to stop breaches before they start. In Tokyo, you'll help Japanese enterprises protect against evolving threats using AI-powered Falcon innovations. Our remote-first approach ensures autonomy, while our fanatical customer commitment fosters deep partnerships. Be part of a collaborative, innovative team that's passionate about community, relentless in execution, and committed to your success. The future of cybersecurity starts with you—join us to make an impact.

Role FAQs

Q: Is this role remote? Yes, aligned with our remote-first culture, open to candidates in Tokyo with flexibility.

Q: What salary can I expect? Estimated $110,000-$180,000 USD yearly, based on experience and market rates.

Q: Do I need Japanese fluency? While beneficial, English proficiency is required; technical expertise is paramount.

Q: What's the Falcon platform? CrowdStrike's cloud-native, AI-native platform for endpoint detection, response, and extended security modules.

Q: How does CrowdStrike support career growth? Through autonomy, training, internal resources, and a focus on innovation and customer success.