Senior Solutions Engineer

Location:

Chicago, IL (Relocation assistance available for candidates open to moving to Chicago.)

Why project
44?

At project
44,
we believe in better.

We challenge the status quo because we know a better supply chain isn’t just possible—it’s essential. Better for our customers. Better for their business. Better for the world.

With our Decision Intelligence Platform, Movement, we’re redefining how global supply chains operate. By transforming fragmented logistics data into real-time, AI-powered insights, we empower companies to connect instantly, see clearly, act decisively, and automate intelligently. Our Supply Chain AI enhances visibility, drives smarter execution, and unlocks next-gen applications that keep businesses moving forward.

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, with a 2nd HQ in Bengaluru, India, we are powered by a diverse global team that is tackling the toughest logistics challenges with innovation, urgency, and purpose. If you’re driven to solve meaningful problems, leverage AI to scale rapidly, drive impact daily, and be part of a high-performance team – we should talk.

About the Role:

As a Senior Solutions Engineer
, you’ll serve as a senior technical and business advisor responsible for driving complex enterprise sales engagements and shaping how project
44 delivers value to the market.

This role is both strategic and hands-on, you will lead technical discovery and solution design for our largest customers, mentor the next generation of Solutions Engineers, and partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Sales to influence the direction of our platform.

You are a storyteller, technologist, and strategist who can articulate how project
44 technology transforms global supply chains, and back it up with architectural depth and operational know-how.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead technical strategy and solution design for complex global enterprise opportunities.
• Serve as the primary technical authority during sales engagements-partnering closely with Account Executives to develop and execute account strategies.
• Translate intricate customer challenges into scalable, high impact project
  44 solutions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in supply chain visibility, transportation management, and digital transformation.
• Stay current with evolving industry trends (logistics automation, APIs, AI/ML-driven visibility, IoT) and advise customers on how project
  44 technology can drive innovation.
• Design and deliver sophisticated demos, proofs of concept, and value assessments aligned to executive-level business outcomes.
• Execute customized product demonstrations that speak to the specific needs of the prospect
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders—presenting technical visions and ROI analyses that influence long-term partnerships.
• Represent project
  44 at industry events, webinars, and customer councils as a thought leader.
• Mentor and coach Solutions Engineers, elevating team performance and consistency across global regions.
• Partner with Product and Engineering to influence the roadmap through market and customer feedback.
• Collaborate with Implementation and Customer Success to ensure smooth transitions from sales to delivery.
• Support enablement initiatives to scale best practices across the global Solutions Engineering organization.

Requirements & Preferred Skills

• 10+ years of experience in technical pre-sales, solutions architecture, or consulting within SaaS or enterprise software.
• Deep understanding of global supply chain, transportation, and logistics processes.
• Proven track record leading complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise sales cycles with measurable impact.
• Strong grasp of cloud architecture, APIs, integration frameworks, and data exchange formats (JSON, XML).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills- able to distill complex technical concepts for C-suite audiences.
• Proficiency in leading workshops, designing Proofs of Value, and delivering quantifiable ROI analysis.
• Familiarity with programming concepts, SQL, and information security standards (preferred).
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• In-office Commitment: Our office is where ideas spark, connections thrive, and innovation comes alive. We…