Cortex

Enterprise account executive for developer tools

In short

Enterprise Account Executive selling an Engineering Operations Platform to developer-focused B2B customers, remote role requiring up to 40% travel for on-site meetings and events. The company serves customers from startups to Fortune 100 enterprises in engineering excellence tooling. Requires 5+ years of enterprise B2B software sales experience, ideally selling to developers in the developer tools or SaaS space, with strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.

About Cortex
Cortex is the Engineering Operations Platform that enables organizations to continuously improve their operational maturity and reduce developer friction. With centralized visibility, clear ownership, automated Scorecards, and golden paths, we help engineering organizations operate as one. Our customers – from startups to Fortune 100 enterprises – create a culture of engineering excellence, reducing incidents by 30% and improving MTTR by 50%, all while making it easier for developers to focus on building.
Responsibilities
•Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve revenue targets and drive customer acquisition within the enterprise market.
•Identify and qualify enterprise leads, building relationships with key decision-makers and influencers.
•Conduct thorough discovery to understand customer challenges, goals, and pain points, proposing tailored solutions to address their needs.
•Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams (marketing, product, engineering) to support the sales process and ensure customer success.
•Deliver compelling product demonstrations and presentations, effectively communicating features and benefits to both technical and non-technical audiences.
•This role is expected to travel up to 40% of the time for on-site customer discovery, executive presentations, contract closing meetings, and major industry events.
Requirements
•5+ years of experience in enterprise B2B software sales, with a strong track record of selling to developers—ideally in the developer tools or SaaS space.
•Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
•Strong understanding of enterprise sales cycles, intricate buying processes, and stakeholder management.
•A proven track record of high performance, self-motivation, and a desire to continually push boundaries.
•Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently with a results-oriented mindset.
Nice to have
•Experience and success selling into the financial sector.
Conditions
•Competitive Equity Package — this role is eligible for equity and benefits.
•National medical, dental & vision insurance.
•$400 monthly perks stipend.
•$1,000 yearly Learning & Development stipend.
•Remote & flexible working hours.
•All-Company Retreats (previously San Diego, Miami, NYC, and Austin).

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