Senior Account Executive
Location: Palo Alto
Job Description
Clockwork.io is a Silicon Valley startup that delivers state-of-the-art AI compute acceleration.
We are founded by Stanford researchers and veteran systems engineers with a shared belief: distributed systems powering modern AI require a new approach to managing time, reliability, and performance. Unlike traditional solutions that rely on specialized hardware or embedded telemetry in switches, Clockwork's system brings insane visibility, resilience, acceleration and efficiency to the network layer entirely through software. As AI workloads continue to scale in size, urgency, and impact, networks must evolve to keep up. Clockwork exists to make that evolution possible.
About Us
Clockwork.io – A Software-Driven Revolution in AI Networking
Clockwork Systems was founded by Stanford researchers and veteran systems engineers who share a vision for redefining the foundations of distributed computing. As AI workloads grow increasingly complex, traditional infrastructure struggles to meet the demands of performance, reliability, and precise coordination. Clockwork is pioneering a software-driven approach to AI networking, delivering deterministic time, ultra-low latency, and seamless scalability for modern distributed systems.
To learn more, visit www.clockwork.io.
Summary
We're looking for a high-energy, technically curious Account Executive to join early and help scale our go-to-market engine. If you thrive in fast-moving environments, are excited about AI/ML infrastructure, and want to be part of a founding team shaping the future, this is your moment.
What You will do
- Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close, targeting high-growth AI and infrastructure teams
- Develop and execute strategic account plans for both cloud-native and enterprise customers
- Partner closely with Sales Engineering, Product, and Founders to shape GTM messaging and feedback loops
- Navigate technical conversations around synchronization accuracy, AI workload reliability, and distributed system performance
- Represent Clockwork at industry events, AI/ML conferences, and customer briefings
What We're Looking For
- Experience in selling infrastructure solutions to large enterprises - both technical buyers as well as senior decision makers; (startup experience is a plus)
- Strong understanding of modern cloud-native architectures (e.g., Cloud, Kubernetes), observability, data infrastructure
- Knowledge of or deep familiarity with AI/ML infrastructure is a major plus
- Prior experience working with engineering or data science teams
- Track record of meeting or exceeding quota in a competitive technical sales environment
- Ability to manage complex sales processes and communicate value to both technical and business stakeholders
- Passion for early-stage startups and desire to make a meaningful impact
Enjoy
- Challenging projects.
- A friendly and inclusive workplace culture.
- Competitive compensation.
- A great benefits package.
- Catered lunch.
Clockwork is assembling world class teams to build cutting edge software. We look for bright people from all walks of life and we grow together. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
