
Celonis · Redwood City, US, California
Celonis is the global leader in Process Intelligence and the pioneer of Process Mining technology. As one of the world’s fastest-growing enterprise SaaS compani...
Celonis is the global leader in Process Intelligence and the pioneer of Process Mining technology. As one of the world’s
fastest-growing enterprise SaaS companies, we are changemakers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We invest heavily in
advanced AI capabilities—specifically our Process Intelligence Graph—to turn data insights into immediate business action. We
believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by placing intelligence at the core of
every business process. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet.
Role Description
As a Senior Value Engineer specializing in the Public Sector, you are pushing the envelope in solving critical operational
challenges for State and Local Government agencies. You will be working with our most strategic public sector clients,
understanding their unique objectives—from enhancing citizen services and modernizing legacy systems to optimizing grant
management and regulatory compliance—and building Celonis solutions using the world’s leading Process Intelligence (PI) platform
in combination with top AI and ML technology partners, such as Microsoft, OpenAI, and Databricks.
With Celonis’ Process Intelligence (PI) platform, we feed operational context to AI so it understands the complex realities of
government operations (breaking down agency silos) and enables agencies to industrialize AI. This unlocks real ROI on AI
deployments, maximizing taxpayer value at scale. There is no AI without PI. You will prototype these solutions, demonstrate their
value to government CIOs and Agency Directors, and ensure successful implementation, adoption, and value realization to increase
the footprint of Celonis across state and local governments.
administration backlogs, procurement bottlenecks, public safety resource allocation, or permitting delays). As a Celonis
product and government domain expert, find the best problem-solution fit and translate agency requirements into innovative
solutions that deliver measurable public impact.
and capability demonstrations during the complex government pre-sales and procurement (RFP) cycles, and remain deeply involved
post-sale to guide implementation, ensuring agreed value and adoption thresholds are successfully met.
Leverage cutting-edge AI technologies to rapidly build creative prototypes in agency hackathons, solving critical pain points
to improve constituent experiences.
enabling a fundamental shift from traditional, rigid, paper-heavy workflows to the use of autonomous AI agents empowered by our
Celonis Process Intelligence Platform (e.g., intelligent case triaging or automated compliance checks).
scalable LLM/agent systems with RAG, tools, and guardrails, while seamlessly integrating with government enterprise data,
identity protocols, and stringent compliance/security frameworks (e.g., StateRAMP, HIPAA, CJIS).
Government vertical, scaling knowledge across the organization regarding agency processes and public sector nuances.
Local Government). This includes navigating government procurement cycles, building compelling ROI business cases for public
funds, and guiding technical implementations through to constituent value realization.
Finance, DMV operations, or Public Safety) with the ability to translate high-level policy or agency needs into specific,
impactful AI use cases.
understanding, or fine-tuning used to build high-impact use cases (e.g., intelligent constituent-facing chatbots, automated
processing of policy documents, or grant application analysis).
engineering tools and technologies.
leadership), whether leading technical whiteboarding sessions or formal readouts and demos.
work experience preferred.
ensuring safety through rigorous evaluations and guardrails suited for highly scrutinized public sector environments.
Azure Government).
Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.
Learn More about Value Engineering at Celonis Here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbuQ9nteONg]
The base salary range below is for the role in the specified location, based on a Full Time Schedule.
Total compensation package will include base salary + bonus/commission + equity + benefits (health, dental, life, 401k, and paid
time off). Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and that the actual total compensation offer will be determined
based on various factors, including, but not limited to, applicant's qualifications, skills, experiences, and location.
The base salary range below is for the role in California, based on a Full Time Schedule.
AI-driven business operations.
grants.
12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment.
model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration.
learning platform.
"Wellness Weeks" that prioritize work/life balance.
environmental causes with your local office, or virtually.
ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
It, and Earth Is Our Future—drive every decision.
Celonis makes processes work — for people, companies, and the planet. Powered by process mining and AI, the Celonis Process
Intelligence Platform integrates process data and business context to create a living digital twin of business operations. We
enable thousands of companies worldwide to understand how their business actually runs and, together with their partners, build
intelligent solutions that transform and continuously improve the way they operate — unlocking billions in value. Celonis is
headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.
Get familiar with the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform by watching this video
At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that “The Best Team Wins”. We know that the best teams are made up of
people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is
heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen.
Any information you submit to Celonis as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Celonis’ Accessibility and
Candidate Notices [https://www.celonis.com/careers/candidate-notices]
By submitting this application, you confirm that you agree to the storing and processing of your personal data by Celonis as
described in our Privacy Notice for the Application and Hiring Process [https://www.celonis.com/careers/privacy-notice/].
Please be aware of common job offer scams, impersonators and frauds. Learn more here
Celonis is the global leader in Process Intelligence and the pioneer of Process Mining technology. As one of the world’s fastest-growing enterprise SaaS companies, we are changemakers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We invest heavily in advanced AI capabilities—specifically our Process Intelligence Graph—to turn data insights into immediate business action. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by placing intelligence at the core of every business process. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet. THE TEAM Celonis USA is the fastest-growing division of one of the world’s fastest-growing companies. Come join us on the ground floor on a team led by experienced ex-FAANG coworkers dedicated to developing state-of-the-art technology for Celonis products. The team creates foundational solutions such as a mining engine that enables our customers to interactively execute process mining over enterprise-sized data sets, as well as innovative object-centric modeling tools that empower users to perform process-oriented business analysis in a natural and powerful way. In order to handle the strong growth of our customer base and their demands, we are heavily investing in performance and scalability to ensure that our platform scales efficiently and dynamically in a multi-cloud environment. Join us if you want to grow in your engineering knowledge, your career, and leave your mark on a rapidly growing company. THE ROLE We are looking for senior backend developers who enjoy building systems with the capability to manage big data. Within our Query Engine and Core Mining teams, we are looking for a Staff Software Engineer, who develops and implements new features and algorithms for our core engine and increases the reliability and performance of existing components. With your general knowledge of working with modern C++, coupled with experience in developing high-performance large-scale data processing systems, you will create new, innovative algorithms and operators for our query engine. THE WORK YOU’LL DO * Identify and implement novel query optimization, transaction management, or distributed data processing algorithms in the Core Mining Engine * Analyze and understand performance and scalability bottlenecks in the system and solve them * Deal with issues from logical representations of the execution plan to efficient resource management, all the way down to highly parallel vectorized execution * Design and implement critical high-performance systems to handle the ever-growing request rate on our database * Evangelize best practices in database usage and end-to-end architecture * Set an example for and mentor and grow your teammates * Recognize and take action to improve the developer work environment * Write clean, understandable, and testable code * Provide feedback on the designs and code of peers * Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables * Document development procedures, concepts and knowledge * Build, launch, and maintain features in production * Help define a fun and inclusive engineering culture THE QUALIFICATIONS YOU NEED * BS in Computer science; Masters or Ph.D. preferred * 8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience * Significant background in database internals or building core components (query optimization, query execution, storage engines, transaction processing) for large-scale data processing systems (e.g., Starrocks, ClickHouse, etc) * Experienced in programming with C++ (17) * Have an analytical mind and a good understanding of complex data structures and algorithms in data management * Have a curiosity about how things work and a desire to improve them The base salary range below is for the role in the specified location, based on a Full Time Schedule. Total compensation package will include base salary + bonus/commission + equity + benefits (health, dental, life, 401k, and paid time off). Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and that the actual total compensation offer will be determined based on various factors, including, but not limited to, applicant's qualifications, skills, experiences, and location. The base salary range below is for the role in California, based on a Full Time Schedule. $212,000—$285,000 USD What Celonis can offer you: * Pioneer Innovation: Work with the global leader in Process Mining and the Process Intelligence Graph to shape the future of AI-driven business operations. * Ownership from Day 1: Every full-time "Celonaut" is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants. * Unrivaled Family Support: Benefit from our inclusive parental leave policy—24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment. * Work-Life Integration: Enjoy Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration. * Continuous Growth: Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform. * Holistic Well-being: Prioritize your health with subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated "Wellness Weeks" that prioritize work/life balance. * Drive Sustainability: Participate in annual Impact Days, where you receive paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes with your local office, or virtually. * Global Inclusion & Belonging: Find community through our Inclusion Think Tank and participate in our annual Inclusion Days, ensuring every voice is heard and valued. * Value-Driven Impact: Join a mission-led organization where our core values—Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future—drive every decision. About Us: Celonis makes processes work — for people, companies, and the planet. Powered by process mining and AI, the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform integrates process data and business context to create a living digital twin of business operations. We enable thousands of companies worldwide to understand how their business actually runs and, together with their partners, build intelligent solutions that transform and continuously improve the way they operate — unlocking billions in value. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide. Get familiar with the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform by watching this video [https://academy.celonis.com/learn/video/discover-the-ems]. Celonis Inclusion Statement: At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that “The Best Team Wins”. We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen. Your Privacy: Any information you submit to Celonis as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Celonis’ Accessibility and Candidate Notices [https://www.celonis.com/careers/candidate-notices] By submitting this application, you confirm that you agree to the storing and processing of your personal data by Celonis as described in our Privacy Notice for the Application and Hiring Process [https://www.celonis.com/careers/privacy-notice/]. Please be aware of common job offer scams, impersonators and frauds. Learn more here [https://www.celonis.com/careers/fraud-alert/].
Celonis is the global leader in Process Intelligence and the pioneer of Process Mining technology. As one of the world’s fastest-growing enterprise SaaS companies, we are changemakers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We invest heavily in advanced AI capabilities—specifically our Process Intelligence Graph—to turn data insights into immediate business action. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by placing intelligence at the core of every business process. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet. The Team: Value Engineering is responsible for our largest Fortune 500 customers and owns their transformation journey by working on the very frontier of what’s possible with data and AI on the Celons Platform. Partnering closely with the Sales team, Value Engineering is responsible for ensuring that the Celonis Platform is deployed to tackle the most strategic business challenges, fits into the right place in our customers’ technology stack and most importantly generates strong ROI through deep and broad deployments. The Role: As a Lead Value Engineer, you will architect and drive large-scale AI and data-driven business transformation within the Pubic Sector using the Celonis Context Model. Working alongside Senior and Principal VEs, you will combine technical execution with consulting and project management. As a master AI operator, your core mandate is to support complex roadmaps and execute targeted transformation initiatives that improve how these businesses operate across their ecosystems. The work you’ll do: * Value Selling & Realization: Map how the Celonis platform accelerates and underpins the customer’s enterprise AI strategy. Take end-to-end accountability for massive ROI targets. Craft board-level executive narratives and lead complex, multi-workstream value workshops. * Stakeholder Management: Execute C-level orchestration, cultivating powerful executive sponsorship across the C-suite. Drive lasting adoption by co-owning enterprise-wide change management and building advanced CoE operating models for total self-sufficiency. * Program Management: Steer and govern massive, cross-regional transformation programs. Implement highly advanced AI-driven account planning across a portfolio of workstreams. Build actionable frameworks that empower the customer to quantify processes at a global scale. * Platform & AI Fluency: Operate as a master AI-fluent operator, leveraging advanced copilots for rapid technical outputs and seamlessly orchestrating Applied Value Engineers for complex architectural builds. * Scale Value: Define the strategic expansion roadmap, positioning Celonis as the underlying intelligence layer for the enterprise. Guide product development by identifying next-generation industry use cases. The qualifications you need: * Experience: 7+ years of highly relevant experience, demonstrating ownership of multiple strategic workstreams and possessing a growing body of expert industry knowledge. * AI & Technical & Fluency: Deep background in enterprise IT and SaaS (e.g., SAP). Master AI-fluent operator who uses AI to scale outputs and guides technical teams on complex solution design. * Builder Mentality: Thrives in ambiguity, capable of setting the strategic direction for entire account teams. Deeply committed to living for customer value. * Process Improvement & Value Realization: Master of value realization, setting the standard for business-critical proof points and advanced use cases. * Strategic Program & Stakeholder Management: Expert at orchestrating massive enterprise programs and navigating portfolio complexities. Proven ability to mobilize C-suite sponsorship. Flawless English with exceptional executive presence. * Domain & Industry: Expert knowledge in Finance/Supply Chain and deep expertise in Public Sector dynamics. You stay continuously updated on business-critical use cases. * Degree: Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business Analytics, comparable technical degree or a Business/Economics degree paired with a technical minor * Must possess an active security clearance (Secret or Top Secret is preferred) * Sponsorship not offered for this role. What Celonis can offer you: * Pioneer Innovation: Work with the global leader in Process Mining and the Process Intelligence Graph to shape the future of AI-driven business operations. * Ownership from Day 1: Every full-time "Celonaut" is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants. * Unrivaled Family Support: Benefit from our inclusive parental leave policy—24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment. * Work-Life Integration: Enjoy Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration. * Continuous Growth: Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform. * Holistic Well-being: Prioritize your health with subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated "Wellness Weeks" that prioritize work/life balance. * Drive Sustainability: Participate in annual Impact Days, where you receive paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes with your local office, or virtually. * Global Inclusion & Belonging: Find community through our Inclusion Think Tank and participate in our annual Inclusion Days, ensuring every voice is heard and valued. * Value-Driven Impact: Join a mission-led organization where our core values—Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future—drive every decision. About Us: Celonis makes processes work — for people, companies, and the planet. Powered by process mining and AI, the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform integrates process data and business context to create a living digital twin of business operations. We enable thousands of companies worldwide to understand how their business actually runs and, together with their partners, build intelligent solutions that transform and continuously improve the way they operate — unlocking billions in value. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide. Get familiar with the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform by watching this video [https://academy.celonis.com/learn/video/discover-the-ems]. Celonis Inclusion Statement: At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that “The Best Team Wins”. We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen. Your Privacy: Any information you submit to Celonis as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Celonis’ Accessibility and Candidate Notices [https://www.celonis.com/careers/candidate-notices] By submitting this application, you confirm that you agree to the storing and processing of your personal data by Celonis as described in our Privacy Notice for the Application and Hiring Process [https://www.celonis.com/careers/privacy-notice/]. Please be aware of common job offer scams, impersonators and frauds. Learn more here [https://www.celonis.com/careers/fraud-alert/].
As an Enterprise Sales Engineer, you will provide technical expertise through sales presentations, product demonstrations, and supporting technical evaluations (POVs). Sales Engineers help qualify and close opportunities with customers and partners and have a voice with the product team to help prioritize features based on input from customers, competitors, and partners. At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them. What You’ll Do: * Partner with the Sales team to articulate the overall Datadog value proposition, vision and strategy to customers * Own technical engagement with customers during the trial phase. Communicate Datadog’s value based on activities and work with customers on any identified issues or concerns to successful conclusion * Technically close complex opportunities through advanced competitive knowledge, technical skill, and credibility * Deliver product and technical briefings / presentations to potential clients * Maintain accurate notes and feedback in CRM regarding customer input both wins and losses * Proactively engage and communicate with customers and Datadog business/technical teams regarding product feedback and competitive landscape Who You Are: * Passionate about educating customers on observability risks that are meaningful to their business, and able to build and execute an evaluation plan with a customer * Someone with strong written and oral communication skills. This role requires an ability to understand and articulate both the business benefits (value proposition) and technical advantages of our offering * Experienced in programming/scripting with any of the following: Java, Python, Ruby, Go, Node.JS, PHP, and .NET etc. * Someone with a minimum of 3+ years in a Sales Engineering or DevOps Engineering role * Able to sit up to 4 hours, traveling to and from client sites * Able to travel via auto, train or air up to 45% of the time Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply. Benefits and Growth: * Best-in-breed onboarding * Generous global benefits * Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking * New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) * Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing * An inclusive company culture, able to join our Community Guilds and Inclusion Talks Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Datadog: Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Equal Opportunity at Datadog: Datadog is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference. Datadog endeavors to make our Careers Page accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please complete this form. This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Privacy and AI Guidelines: Any information you submit to Datadog as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Datadog’s Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice. For information on our AI policy, please visit Interviewing at Datadog AI Guidelines.