Senior Presales Systems Engineer (Belgium) - Hybrid Cloud Storage

Qumulo's cloud data platform manages exabytes of the world's most demanding data, unifying files, objects, and every workload across edge, core, and cloud. As Senior Presales Systems Engineer for Belgium, you will work directly with leading local and international brands to architect high-density AI and HPC scale-outs and solve hybrid-cloud, edge, and low-latency gateway problems. You will partner with local sales resources and the partner network to become a trusted technical advisor while moving customers forward on the path to purchase.

Responsibilities

Partner with sales to design and deliver unstructured data solutions tailored to local enterprise needs; Work independently and alongside OEM storage specialists (Cisco, Arrow, etc.) to qualify and advance opportunities across Belgium; Lead technical deep-dives, whiteboarding sessions, and solution designs covering cross-border data replication, hybrid-cloud bursting, and multi-protocol file access; Run Proof of Concept deployments on-premises and in the public cloud; Create technical proposals and RFP responses covering architecture, data protection, and performance at scale; Drive whitespace reviews, account mapping, and business planning to sharpen regional forecast accuracy; Track regional trends and contribute to case studies and technical content

Requirements

5+ years in presales systems engineering; 3+ years focused on unstructured data, file, and object storage; Fluency in both Dutch and English; Strong command of core operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix/BSD); Knowledge of file/object protocols (NFS, SMB, S3); Hands-on public cloud experience (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud); Working knowledge of the file and object storage market and its players (NetApp, Dell PowerScale/Isilon, Vast Data, EverPure, Ceph, Lustre, Scality, Weka, etc.); Consultative, value-based sales approach with a track record of taking enterprise deals from first pitch to technical champion alignment; Willingness to travel up to 30% across the region; Applicants must be located, and have the right to work, in Belgium

Nice to have

Familiarity with the regional landscape, including green/hyperscale data centers and high-density cooling (liquid, submerged, free-air) or the connectivity ecosystem (FLAP-D hubs, AMS-IX and other internet exchanges); Experience delivering scale-out storage into Media & Entertainment (VFX), Life Sciences (genomics), Energy, or HPC/AI; Awareness of EU data privacy and sovereign cloud requirements; Cloud architect certifications

Benefits

Benefits plus pre-IPO stock options; Uncapped commission compensation plan (OTE); Work with a world-class team