Sales Engineer
Asana
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Chicago, IL · $114k–$131k a year · Posted October 27, 2026
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Where Chicago, IL ranks
Where Chicago, IL placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #1Best cities for government pay after cost of living$146k · of 18
- #1Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Midwest684 jobs · of 51
- #1Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Great Lakes684 jobs · of 36
- #1Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Midwest1,140 openings · of 59
- #1Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Great Lakes1,140 openings · of 48
- #1Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Midwest80 / 100 · of 20
Rankings about sales jobs
- Best cities for sales jobs #1 New York (2,774 openings)
- Best cities for sales pay after cost of living #1 Santa Clara ($175k)
- Most requested AI skills in sales jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (4.1%)
- AI tools named most often in sales jobs #1 Gong (0.93%)
- Employers with the most sales jobs #1 Charter Communications (389 roles)
Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $122,500 a year. Across 262 open sales engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $98,500 to $151,000 and the median is $115,000. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 7% above the median.
Listed pay is what employers advertise, not what people are paid.
How AI is used in this kind of work
Among sales engineers, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for sales engineers: 32% (high).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
Asana has filed 2 layoff notices in the last twelve months, covering 30 workers, most recently June 2026. These are public filings with state labor departments, and an open role can sit alongside them. See the filings
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About the job
The AMER Solutions Org drives customer acquisition and accelerates revenue growth through a mastery of strategic sales and Asana platform expertise . We are trusted advisors for our prospects and clients, driving Asana towards goals of Double the business in three years . Our team bridges the gaps between the voice of business and voice of customer, gathering first-party insights to fuel & inspire further evolutions of our software platform, thereby enabling the world’s teams to work effortlessly today and on into the future .
As a Solutions Engineer (L3), you will play a critical role in helping prospective customers understand the tangible value of Asana . Through discovery and close alignment with customer outcomes, you will guide stakeholders through ROI-based conversations, using your demonstration skills to connect uncovered pain points directly to Asana's value . You will serve as a key technical partner to Sales, facilitating seamless cross-functional communication and applyi ng your SaaS evaluation knowledge to help move opportunities smoothly toward close .
This role is based in our Chicago office with an office-centric hybrid schedule . The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday . Most Asana s have the option to work from home on Wednesdays . Working from home on Fridays depends on t he type of work you do and the teams with which you partner . If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements . (Note: We will adjust this placeholder once you confirm the exact location/remote policy).
What you’ll achieve
Collaborative Solutioning: Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Success, Professional Services, and channel partners to gather critical data and build tailored in-product solutions that address customer pain points .
Trusted Advisory: Position yourself as a trusted advisor to prospective customers, leading discovery conversations that tie Asana's capabilities directly to their core business outcomes and ROI .
Demonstrations & Presentations: Design and deliver engaging, customer-specific product demonstrations that clearly communicate the value of Asana across diverse audiences .
Scalable Workflow Development: Develop repeatable, high-impact workflow solutions within Asana that can be leveraged across the broader customer base .
Impact Tracking & Metrics: Support the broader Solutions Engineering team by capturing key engagement metrics and data insights that inform leadership on global business impact .
About you
Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making.
2+ years of professional customer-facing experience in SaaS (experience in an SDR, Customer Success, Implementation, or Consulting role is welcome) .
Strong consultative and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, listen actively, and uncover root business challenges .
Analytical and quantitative problem-solver capable of translating customer requirements into structured, demonstrable software solutions .
Clea r, compelling communicator and storyteller who is comfortable conveying data and technology workflows to audiences of varied backgrounds .
Collaborative part ner with a track record of coordinating smoothly with internal teams such as Sales, Customer Succe ss, and Marketing .
At Asana, we're committed to bu ilding teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission . If you're interested in this role and don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply .
What we’ll offer
Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you ha ve on our path to achieving our mission . We believe that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role . To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we're committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit .
For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $114,000-131,000. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process . The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified .
In addition to base salary, your compensation package may include additiona l components such as equity, sales incentive pay (for most sales roles), and benefits . If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role .
We strive to provide equitable and competitiv e benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and include :
Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits
Career coaching & support
Inclusive family building benefits
Long-term savings or retirement plans
In-office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences
These are just some of the benefits we offer, and benefits may vary based on role, country, and local regulations . If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role .
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About us
Asana is a leading platform for human + AI collaboration. Millions of teams around the world rely on Asana to achieve their most important goals, faster. Asana has been named to Fortune's Best Workplaces for 7+ years and recognized by Fast Company, Forb