Engineering Lead – Pre-Sales

Engineering Lead – Pre-Sales (Digital & AI)Engineering Lead – Pre-Sales (Digital & AI)2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Photon is a global leader in digital transformation and AI-driven innovation. We help Fortune 500 enterprises design and scale web platforms, mobile apps, ecommerce systems, cloud-native solutions, and intelligent AI-powered experiences. Our services span strategy, UX/UI, engineering, and AI implementation – blending speed, scale, and business impact.We’re also the creators of PHTN.ai – a proprietary platform that enables enterprises to build agent-based AI systems to orchestrate complex business processes using LLMs, automation, and dynamic workflows.For a brief 1 minute video about us, you can check https://youtu.be/uJWBWQZEA6o.What will you do?We are hiring a Solution Architect for Pre-Sales to act as a technical partner to our commercial and account teams across Europe. This is a transversal role supporting multiple accounts and industries — from retail and consumer brands to financial services and energy.You will shape early-stage technical conversations, lead or support proposal development, and bring strategic architecture thinking into sales cycles. You’ll help clients understand what’s possible — and help Photon understand what’s required to deliver.This is an ideal role for an adaptable engineering leader looking to step into a client-facing, hybrid architecture + presales position, even without formal “presales” experience.Key Responsibilities:- Lead and support technical discovery sessions during client meetings, translating needs into architecture ideas, platforms, or integration paths.- Design high-level solution architectures with support from engineering and delivery teams (global).- Shape proposals and estimates, including RFP responses, SOWs, and solution overviews.- Act as a technical advocate for Photon’s platform offerings, including our Agentic AI system, PHTN.ai.- Collaborate with global engineering and UX leaders to structure delivery models for complex projects.- Evaluate technical talent for upcoming engagements through interviews and vetting processes.- Help facilitate AI workshops, proof-of-concept sessions, and technical demos during presales when needed.What you Bring:- 7+ years of experience in engineering, architecture, or digital product delivery.- Exposure to CMS platforms, ecommerce systems, mobile app development, cloud-native architectures, or API-based ecosystems.- Strong understanding or interest in AI/ML, GenAI, and enterprise data platforms – especially how they integrate into customer experience.- Prior experience working in a consulting, agency, or client-facing environment, with comfort handling ambiguity and evolving requirements.- Excellent communication and storytelling skills – especially with non-technical audiences.- Fluency in English (required); other European languages are a plus.- Enjoy collaborating with sales and delivery leaders to build pragmatic, business-aligned technical proposals.- Can explain how systems work without diving into code – but still understand technical risk and complexity.- Are energized by multi-disciplinary teams and thrive in fast-moving, cross-cultural settings.- Like the idea of helping clients understand what AI can actually do – not just what it promises.- Preferred locations: Paris or London.- Travel: Occasional client travel across Europe.- You’ll work closely with European commercial leadership and global engineering and product teams (especially in India and the US).Why Join Photon?- Shape strategic engagements with some of the world’s most recognizable brands.- Be part of Photon’s growing AI and digital platform ecosystem, including the launch of PHTN.ai.- Play a key role in scaling Photon’s European presence — both commercially and technically.- Clear growth path toward Technical Practice Lead, Solution Director, or Enterprise Architect roles in Europe.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesIT Services and IT ConsultingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Photon by 2xGet notified about new Solutions Architect jobs in Paris, Île-de-France, France.(Senior) Applications & Technology Architect – based in LuxembourgSolutions Architect, AI & Hybrid Cloud - ParisEnterprise Architect - CDI Paris - TheodoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr