Senior Field Engineer
Cognite
Other Engineering
Houston, TX, USA
Posted on Aug 30, 2025
About Cognite
Embark on a transformative journey with Cognite, a global SaaS forerunner in leveraging AI and data to unravel complex business challenges through our cutting-edge offerings including Cognite Atlas AI, an industrial agent workbench, and the Cognite Data Fusion (CDF) platform. We were awarded the 2022 Technology Innovation Leader for Global Digital Industrial Platforms & Cognite was recognized as 2024 Microsoft Energy and Resources Partner of the Year. In the realm of industrial digital transformation, we stand at the forefront, reshaping the future of Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Pharma and other Manufacturing and Energy sectors. Join us in this venture where AI and data meet ingenuity, and together, we forge the path to a smarter, more connected industrial future.
Learn more about Cognite here
Our values
Impact: Cogniters strive to make an impact in all that they do. We are result-oriented, always asking ourselves.
Ownership: Cogniters embrace a culture of ownership. We go beyond our comfort zones to contribute to the greater good, fostering inclusivity and sharing responsibilities for challenges and success.
Relentless: Cogniters are relentless in their pursuit of innovation. We are determined and deliverable (never ruthless or reckless), facing challenges head-on and viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth.
About Cognite and Cogniters
Cognite is a global leader in industrial software, with Cognite Data Fusion® (CDF) our Industrial DataOps platform at the core of enabling digital transformation for asset-heavy industries. Cognite Data Fusion brings all the OT, ET, and IT data into one place, making it easy to access and use. With expert guidance, AI-driven contextualization, and real-time insights, the user get a clear, connected view of their operations.
The field engineering team is responsible for all technical client and partner interactions before and during scaled solution deployments. These engagements span from early-stage discussions and technical workshops to solution scoping, proof-of-value efforts, and the design of “art of the possible” solutions that demonstrate business value and technical feasibility.
As a Senior Field Engineer in the energy space, you will operate both as a technical contributor and a leader for clients spanning upstream, midstream and downstream. You will own the design and coordination of complex, cutting-edge solutions in collaboration with our services team, partners and clients. You will help shape how Cognite’s platform integrates seamlessly into broader industrial ecosystems, bridging the gap between product capabilities and client outcomes.
Additionally, as the organization continues to scale, you will be expected to contribute beyond individual engagements, mentoring and onboarding peers, supporting best practice development, and strengthening Cognite’s technical community internally and externally.
A typical day will contain the following tasks & responsibilities
Client Engagement and Solution Development
- Act as a technical liaison to key clients, establishing trusted relationships and ensuring alignment on solutions, integration architectures, and technical roadmaps.
- Collaborate closely with Account Executives and Sales teams to identify and prioritize client opportunities that drive mutual business value.
- Develop scalable, repeatable solutions adapted to specific client requirements in collaboration with internal technical teams.
Client Education and Technical Representation
- Educate clients on Cognite Data Fusion® and related offerings to support successful adoption, solution integration, and value realization.
- Develop client-focused demos, reference architectures, and solution accelerators utilized by Cognite teams and customers.
- Represent Cognite in client meetings, workshops, and technical briefings, demonstrating technical expertise and building client confidence.
Internal Collaboration and Product Alignment
- Act as a bridge between clients and Cognite’s Product organization, translating client feedback and needs into clear, actionable product requirements.
- Ensure client-integrated solutions are technically feasible, scalable, and aligned with Cognite’s broader product strategy.
- Provide continuous technical feedback and market insights from client interactions to inform product development and enhance competitive positioning.
Sales and Field Engineering Enablement
- Partner with field engineering and sales teams to provide technical support on client opportunities, including technical account strategy, solution architecture, and use-case development.
- Serve as a technical escalation point for complex client engagements, offering guidance and assistance to the broader sales organization.
- Organize and manage client workshops and technical meetings, ensuring high-quality execution and alignment with client objectives.
Technical Leadership and Best Practices
- Develop and promote best practices, frameworks, and reference architectures to strengthen Cognite’s position as a leader in client-focused industrial solutions.
- Mentor other Field Engineers, sharing technical expertise and best practices related to client engagement and solution development.
- Share insights and learnings from client interactions to enhance team effectiveness and responsiveness to market demands.
We believe most of these should match your experience
- Extensive experience (5+ years) in solution architecture, field engineering, or technical presales roles, ideally in enterprise SaaS, cloud platforms, or industrial software.
- Education or experience in the energy space. E.g. petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, control system engineering.
- Experience in Python.
- Knowledge of services and architectures provided by hyper scalers such as Azure, AWS and GCP.
- Strong client-facing skills, with experience building trusted relationships with technology partners, enterprise clients, and internal stakeholders to co-create solutions and drive joint opportunities.
- Expertise in industrial data, OT/IT convergence, and data integration patterns, with the ability to design scalable architectures that connect operational and enterprise systems.
- Good understanding of data platforms, APIs, and integration methods, including data pipelines, storage, security, and governance — particularly in cloud and hybrid environments.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical validations and solution accelerators that showcase the value of complex integrated solutions to partners and customers.
- Experience working closely with product and engineering teams, providing field feedback to shape product development and align solutions with customer and partner needs.
- Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value for diverse audiences including executives, partners, and technical teams.
Why choose Cognite? 🏆 🚀
Join us in making a real and lasting impact in one of the most exciting and fastest-growing new software companies in the world. We have repeatedly demonstrated that digital transformation, when anchored on strong DataOps, drives business value and sustainability for clients and allows front-line workers, as well as domain experts, to make better decisions every single day. We were recognized as one of CNBC's top global enterprise technology startups powering digital transformation! We were also recognized by Frost & Sullivan who named Cognite a Technology Innovation Leader! 🥇 Most recently Cognite Data Fusion® Achieved Industry First DNV Compliance for Digital Twins
🥇A snapshot of our many perks and benefits as a Cogniter
* Competitive Compensation including base plus bonus
* 401(k) with 4% employer matching
* Health, Dental, Vision & Disability Coverages with premiums fully covered for employees and all dependents
* Unlimited PTO + flexibility to enjoy it
* 18 Company Holidays including the week between Christmas & New Years
* Paid Parental Leave Program
* Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
* Employee Referral Program
* In office catered lunches 3x per week via Colorfull Catering + Fully Stocked Fridges in the offices
* Join a team of 70 different nationalities 🌐 with Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) in focus 🤝.
* Opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best people on some of the most ambitious projects found anywhere, across industries
Apply today!
If you're excited about the opportunity to work at Cognite and make a difference in the tech industry, we encourage you to apply today! We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and identities to join our team.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
A snapshot of our many perks and benefits as a Cogniter
* Competitive Compensation including base plus bonus
* 401(k) with 4% employer matching
* Health, Dental, Vision & Disability Coverages with premiums fully covered for employees and all dependents
* Unlimited PTO + flexibility to enjoy it
* 18 Company Holidays including the week between Christmas & New Years
* Paid Parental Leave Program
* Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
* Employee Referral Program
* In office catered lunches 3x per week via Colorfull Catering + Fully Stocked Fridges in the offices
* Join a team of 70 different nationalities 🌐 with Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) in focus 🤝.
* A highly modern and fun working environment with sublime culture across the organization, follow us on Instagram @cognitedata 📷 to know more
* Opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best people on some of the most ambitious projects found anywhere, across industries
* Join our HUB 🗣️ to be part of the conversation directly with Cogniters and our partners.
* Paid mobile phone and WiFI
*A pet lover? Get the chance to meet Spot 🐶!
Why choose Cognite? 🏆 🚀
* Join us in making a real and lasting impact in one of the most exciting and fastest-growing new software companies in the world.
* We have repeatedly demonstrated that digital transformation, when anchored on strong DataOps, drives business value and sustainability for clients and allows front-line workers, as well as domain experts, to make better decisions every single day.
* Built In 2024 Best Places to Work in Austin, TX and Houston, TX
Apply today!
If you're excited about the opportunity to work at Cognite and make a difference in the tech industry, we encourage you to apply today! We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and identities to join our team.
We encourage you to follow us on Cognite LinkedIn; we post all our openings there.
Equal Opportunity
Cognite is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment at work and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive the same level of consideration for employment; everyone we hire will receive the same level of consideration for training, compensation, and promotion.
We ask for gender as part of our application because we want to ensure equal assessment in the recruitment process. Your answer will help us reach this commitment! However, the question about gender is optional and your choice not to answer will not affect the assessment of your application in any way.