To answer your question, yes, you could 100% leverage your SWE background in sales. I was in a similar position, and have since moved across engineering, product management, and program management. To make the move a bit less painful for others I started curating job opportunities[1], including sales roles, for people just like you (us). It's still a bit of a work in progress, but I'd love your feedback. [1]https://www.developerbranch.com