Application Deadline: 02/13/2026

Software GmbH helps companies to manage and optimize their operations, infrastructure and technology with products that simplify complexity, increase transparency and prepare organizations for change.

Trusted by the world’s best brands for more than 50 years, Software GmbH’s AI-enabled process intelligence, application development, high-performance database, and strategic portfolio management solutions are used by banks, retailers, manufacturers, governments and more.

Software GmbH’s Adabas database & Natural development platform are used by the world’s leading organizations to build and run high-performance, mission-critical applications for IBM Z®, Linux® and cloud. Governments and businesses (in finance, manufacturing, retail and more) tailor these applications to give their organization a distinct competitive advantage and optimize them to meet the most demanding operational service level agreements. With a pledge to innovate Adabas & Natural to 2050 and beyond, we ensure our customer’s mission-critical Adabas & Natural applications are Future ready. Now.

Be you, join us.

Job Description

Location-Remote
Title: Associate Systems Engineer
Department: Pre-Sales
Reports To: Presales North America

Position Summary
The Systems Engineer serves as the technical business partner to the Account Manager/Sales Representative, supporting sales activities and ensuring the alignment of Software AG solutions to customer needs.

Objectives

• Facilitate Software AG's business and revenue goals by providing high-quality technical support to the sales team throughout the sales cycle.
• Support prospect/customer qualification and business strategies through technical insights and guidance.

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborate with sales representatives to develop specific account plans and strategies.
• Analyze sales customer/prospects' requirements and recommend the best Software AG solutions.
• Create and deliver demonstrations, presentations, prototypes, and Proof of Concept/Value (POC/POV) to map Software AG product features to customer needs.
• Provide technical support to qualified prospects conducting evaluations, including training, example programming, third-party software integration, troubleshooting, and best-practices consulting.
• Respond to the technical sections of RFI/RFPs.
• Gather and relay product feedback from customers.
• Share competitive intelligence gathered from the field.
• Exchange best practices and share knowledge within the Systems Engineer community.
• Stay updated on Software AG solutions, especially within the assigned business line, and maintain relevant technical knowledge.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, and cross-departmental discussions with customers, partners, sales, and R&D teams.

Requirements

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to interact effectively with customers.
• Ability to develop and deliver clear, concise product briefings.
• Ability to understand customers' business, challenges, and expectations.
• Logical, analytical, and abstract thinking to identify discrepancies and structures.
• Target- and success-oriented mindset.
• Team-oriented with a commitment to shared goals.
• Willingness to continually develop skills, knowledge, and qualifications.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science field, Mathematics, or Engineering.
• Mainframe Programming
• Understanding of business infrastructure, network architecture and distributed computing
• Proficiency in programming languages such as COBOL, Python or Java
• Experience with Internet software development and concepts.
• Familiarity with operating systems (e.g., Linux, Mainframe operating systems such as z/OS ) and databases (e.g., DB2, VSAM, SQL Server).

Advantageous Qualifications

• IT mainframe knowledge.
• Experience with mainframe operating systems (e.g., z/OS), virtualization (e.g., z/VM, LPARs)
• TP monitors and user interfaces (e.g., CICS, TSO, ISPF, TN3270, SDSF).
• Knowledge of database technologies such as DB2, VSAM and IMS.
• Familiarity with security concepts, including RACF.
• Programming experience in COBOL, Java, or Python.
• Understanding and Exposure to the cloud computing concept.
• Exposure to DevOps concepts and tools.

Key Attributes for Success

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective team collaboration.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Commitment to keep focus in improving and learning of new IT trends
• Customer-oriented with a focus on delivering value-driven solutions.
• Ability to create and deliver customer-facing content (PowerPoints, webinars, whitepapers, etc.).

What’s in it for you?

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $90,000- $100,000.

This position is also eligible for a 10% discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents and award agreements.

Benefits

• Company paid Holidays, Sick Leave, and Vacation time.
• Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
• Community Service Day.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life Insurance and Pet Insurance.
• 401(k) Plan with up to 5% employer match.
• Wellness Program.
• Set yourself up for success in your new role by upgrading your home office space using your one-time hybrid work payment.
• Lean on the Employee Assistance Program for support during some of life’s most common but difficult challenges.

At Software AG we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and fairness where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, compensate, develop, promote, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.