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Senior Sales Engineer (Spanish Speaking)

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 23 days ago

Checkout.com

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Overview

Job details

Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Checkout.com doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Speak fluent Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Barcelona for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.

Requirements

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate will need to be an independent, high-achieving individual, able to stand out in an entrepreneurial environment and outperform performance targets through personal drive. The role requires clear written and verbal English and Spanish, with the ability to support prospects and merchants across the EEA market, predominantly in Southern Europe.

1-3 years experience as a Sales Engineer / Solutions Architect / Pre-Sales Consultant / Implementation Engineer or TAM.
Experience working in a technical client-facing role.
Drives results with a strong commercial focus and proactive approach.
Clear written and verbal English and Spanish. Able to communicate to both technical (developers, product) and business (payments, finance, c-level) stakeholders.
Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to translate technical jargon into business speak.
Problem-solver. Able to reproduce, isolate and explain issues using logs, API responses, and tests.
Highly organised and able to prioritise shifting workloads and responsibilities effectively.
Familiar with API based integration methods, associated best practices, and related tools/frameworks (REST/JSON APIs, Postman).
Experience with at least one common front-end (pure JavaScript, React, Angular, etc) and back-end (Java,.NET, Python, Node, etc) technology.
Previous exposure to RFI/RFP.
Understanding of end-to-end payment flow.
Payments industry exposure with an understanding of the related rules and regulations and payments schemes.
Experience with 3DS, Network Tokenisation, Apple/Google Pay, Open Banking, or fraud-risk engines.

Nice to have

Familiarity with PSD2/PSD3/PSR, ISO-8583.
Additional language is a plus French/German preferred
Former engineering, developer, or product manager background.
Held prior roles in E-commerce industry.

The role

Checkout.com is looking for an enthusiastic and talented Sales Engineer to join our fast-growing team in Barcelona or Paris to support our clients with integrating our revolutionary online payments platform. This is a Senior Specialist position, and the successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical guidance to our clients, predominantly across the EEA, with a primary focus on Southern Europe, throughout the entire sales lifecycle.

As a Sales Engineer, you are responsible for technical ownership of client relationships from initial contact in the sales cycle throughout the solutioning, integration, and go-live stages of the customer journey. The ability to solve business and technical requirements through the application of Checkout.com products and solutions is core to the success of the position. Along the way, you'll collaborate closely with various in-house talents across Technology and Business to position our capabilities, products, services and solutions effectively with prospects.

What you'll do

Support the commercial team to position Checkout.com's products, solutions, and services, and ultimately, help to win deals. You will be a key partner to Account Executives on all matters related to product, payments, regulation, and tech.
Understand merchant requirements and technical needs, map this to our APIs and products, create solution designs and internal documentation.
Run demos, build "show-me" payment flows, create POCs, customise and create presentations.
Provide thought leadership on all aspects of Payment Performance - Acceptance Rate, Fraud Prevention, Tokenisation, Payment Methods, and others.
Lead technical interactions with merchants, from chats and calls to meetings and workshops until the deal is won.
Support BID management team with RFP and RFI responses.
Enable internal functions, commercial and tech, with market and merchant feedback on product capabilities. Champion product change and improvement.
Being constantly up to date with industry standards, solutions, and tech.
Being an expert of Checkout.com's platform and product.
Support opportunities across the EEA market, predominantly in Southern Europe.

Hiring process

4 steps3 interviewsa task to do4–6 weeks in all

Application and recruiter screen
With a recruiter
The same start for every role: a casual conversation to learn about you.
First-round interview
Helps both sides decide whether the interest is mutual.
Task or challenge
Apply your thinking to a real situation: a technical test, a role play or a presentation, depending on the role.
Final interview
With team
Meet the team, then both sides decide whether it is a match.
Offer

Written feedback on every stage after the recruiter screen.
All technical interviews include a take-home task using the role's technologies.

About Checkout.com

Checkout.com is a global payments solutions provider that enables businesses to accept, process, and settle digital payments. Founded in 2012, the company has grown into a major fintech player, processing billions of dollars in transactions annually for clients like Netflix, Samsung, and Wise. With a strong focus on technology and innovation, Checkout.com offers a comprehensive suite of payment services, including card processing, alternative payment methods, and fraud management tools.

In Spain, Checkout.com has established a presence to serve its growing client base in the Iberian market. The company's Spanish operations are part of its broader European network, which includes offices in London, Paris, Berlin, and other major cities. Checkout.com is known for its dynamic, fast-paced work culture that values innovation and collaboration. For international professionals, the company offers opportunities to work with a diverse, global team and to contribute to cutting-edge payment technology. The open roles in Spain, such as Implementation Engineer and Sales Engineering, highlight the company's need for technical and client-facing talent who can support its expanding operations in the region.

Founded: 2012
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: London, UK
In Spain: Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

Checkout.com has a global presence with offices in major cities, offering international career opportunities.
The company is a leader in the fintech sector, providing exposure to cutting-edge payment technology.
The Spanish office in Madrid is a hub for the Iberia market, with roles requiring Spanish language skills.
Checkout.com values diversity and inclusion, with a multicultural workforce across its global offices.
The company offers competitive compensation and benefits, including opportunities for professional development.

In their own words

About the company & team

Company Description

We're Checkout.com. You might not know our name, but companies like eBay, Spotify, Klarna, Uber, and Sony do, because we're behind many of the digital experiences you use every day.

We are where the world checks out, enabling over 10 billion transactions yearly for more than one billion global shoppers.

Whether you want to book a holiday, order food, renew a subscription, or check out online, there's a good chance our tech powers the payments behind the scenes. Our platform helps the most ambitious businesses deliver effortless digital experiences, at scale.

If you want to do career-defining work, you've come to the right place. We move fast, think globally, and believe great teams are built by hiring exceptional people with conviction, curiosity, and the desire to make an impact.

With 20 offices across six continents and London as our HQ, we're shaping the future of fintech - and we're just getting started.

We create the conditions for high performers to thrive, through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one.

Here, you'll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It's a place where ambition gets met with opportunity, and where your growth is in your hands.

We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you're ready to grow and make a difference, you'll be right at home here.

It's important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable.

Life at Checkout.com

We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.

Curious about what it's like to be part of our team? Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us.

For a closer look at daily life at Checkout.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram

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