About CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting 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. Join us to contribute to a mission that safeguards businesses, communities, and lives.

Role Overview

As a Corporate Sales Engineer in Tokyo, Japan, you'll provide high-touch technical sales support for CrowdStrike's innovative cybersecurity solutions. This full-time role involves collaborating with corporate sales teams and partners to technically qualify opportunities, conduct Proof of Value (POV) evaluations, and drive revenue growth. You'll be at the forefront of cybersecurity, helping Japanese enterprises combat cyber threats using the Falcon platform. With a focus on networking, security technologies, and customer partnerships, you'll build lasting relationships and exceed quarterly targets in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with corporate sales teams and partners on high-touch pre-sales technical activities.
• Technically qualify opportunities and lead POV evaluations with end-users and partners.
• Create detailed Security Assessment Reports for end-users following POV evaluations.
• Drive end-user acceptance and buy-in to convert POVs into revenue.
• Train distributors and partners on successful POV deployments and Security Assessment Reports.
• Train regional distributor/partner Sales Engineers and staff.
• Serve as a liaison between partners/customers and corporate headquarters for technical issues.
• Work with sales teams to achieve and exceed quarterly revenue targets.
• Monitor competitive landscape and market developments in the region.
• Support regional marketing activities as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed in this role, you need proven experience in IT security sales or pre-sales. Key qualifications include:

• 3+ years in IT-related sales, pre-sales, support, design, or build experience.
• Strong problem-solving, proposal creation, presentation, and customer negotiation skills (internal SE experience acceptable).
• Excellent technical knowledge in networking (OSI model, IPv4/6, routing, switching, DNS, VLANs) and security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, email security, SOC operations).
• Proficiency in threat intelligence, troubleshooting, and IT process automation.
• English language skills for global collaboration.
• Soft skills: Competitive yet collaborative, charismatic, quick-witted, persistent, coachable, self-disciplined, and self-aware.

Security, SaaS sales, or customer service background is a plus. You'll thrive if you're motivated to learn, innovate, and win in a fast-paced cybersecurity landscape.

Benefits & Perks

CrowdStrike offers exceptional benefits tailored to a high-performance culture:

• Competitive salary estimated at $110,000 - $180,000 USD yearly, based on cybersecurity sector rates in Japan with upside buffer.
• Remote-first flexibility, ideal for Tokyo-based professionals.
• Access to the Falcon platform for hands-on experience with cutting-edge tech.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and professional development programs.
• Stock options and performance bonuses tied to revenue success.
• Global team collaboration with limitless passion for innovation.

Career Growth

At CrowdStrike, career growth is owner-driven. As a Sales Engineer, you'll gain frontline exposure to cyber threats, master advanced technologies, and build expertise in AI-native security. Advance to senior SE roles, sales leadership, or technical evangelism. Our culture supports relentless innovation, providing training, mentorship, and resources to fuel your ascent in cybersecurity.

Why Join CrowdStrike

Join a company redefining cybersecurity with the Falcon platform. Be part of stopping breaches for Fortune 500 firms and beyond. Our remote-first culture offers autonomy, while our Tokyo role immerses you in Japan's vibrant tech scene. With fanatical customer commitment and internal collaboration, you'll thrive in a premium environment focused on results and impact.

Role FAQs

Q: Is this role remote? Yes, aligning with our remote-first culture, though Tokyo-based.

Q: What salary can I expect? Estimated $110,000 - $180,000 USD yearly, competitive for Japan cybersecurity market.

Q: Do I need Japanese fluency? English is required; Japanese advantageous for local clients.

Q: What's the Falcon platform? CrowdStrike's AI-native endpoint protection, detection, and response solution.

Q: How does this role contribute to stopping breaches? By providing technical sales support, POVs, and assessments that secure customer environments.