Joblaze summary

In the role of Global Solutions Engineer at Verkada, the individual will engage directly with customers to design and implement security solutions, addressing technical challenges throughout the sales process. Key skills include expertise in cloud security, IoT systems, and networking, with a strong emphasis on communication and problem-solving. This position is ideal for experienced sales engineers with a background in working with Fortune 500 companies, who thrive in dynamic environments. The role also involves significant travel to support client engagements and team collaboration.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Verkada's careers page October 31, 2026.
Salary band is in line with the typical range for Sales/Marketing roles (median ~$142,000).
Starts above 22% of 18 comparable senior sales/marketing roles in United States that list Networking we track (median $160,000 across 6 companies).
Networking appears in 1.5% of 1857 comparable senior sales/marketing roles in United States; Security Surveillance appears in 0.1% of 1857 comparable senior sales/marketing roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Global Solutions Engineer role remote?: It's hybrid — Verkada expects some on-site time in United States.
What's the salary range?: Verkada lists $155,000–$220,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Global Solutions Engineer role.
Where is the role based?: Verkada is hiring for this position in United States.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Access Control, IoT Systems, Linux, Networking, Security Surveillance, cloud security.
What seniority level is this role?: Verkada targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Global Solutions Engineer role at Verkada.

From the original posting

Who We Are

About the Role

Verkada is seeking a Global Solutions Engineer with expert experience in Cloud Security, IoT Systems, Networking, Linux systems, Security Surveillance and Access Control. This individual will partner directly with their territory account executives to expand the Verkada footprint upmarket into Fortune 500 companies. Responsibilities include directly interfacing with customers/partners throughout the sales process, overcoming technical objections, assisting customers in designing deployments with Verkada Products and providing technical assistance to territory account reps. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, able to learn quickly and work independently while making impactful results for the company remotely.

What You'll Do

Be the subject matter authority on the full Verkada suite of products and offerings and articulate the value added benefits to customers throughout the sales process.
Act as a trusted advisor for Verkada Customers and overcome objections while securing the technical win for Verkada.
Effectively present the Verkada solution to all levels of customer, from C-level executives to loss prevention managers and directors of IT.
Work directly with your Account Managers to develop territory strategy for Verkada.
Design Verkada solutions that range from: Network Security recommendations/bandwidth requirements, choosing proper Verkada products for Physical Security and deployment. Cloud Security RFP's/Documents, LTE deployments.
Stay up to date on the security and IoT industry by attending and presenting at strategic conferences and providing thought leadership within the market
Be a Product Technical Evangelist in training/educating partners, customers, and internal employees on the latest Verkada product offerings.
Write White Papers and Knowledge Base articles about Verkada Products, features, and integrations.
This role requires regular travel, estimated to be more than 50% of the time, including both domestic and international destinations as needed. The successful candidate must be comfortable with frequent travel to support business operations, customer and partner engagements and team collaboration.

What You Bring

Entrepreneurial and positive attitude with a strong desire to learn.
5+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer, with a proven track record of working with Fortune 500 companies.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information and Computer Technology, Networking, IT Security from an accredited university.
Strong background in Networking: Experience with HTTPS/SSL, VLANs, TCP/IP, DNS, NAT devices, DHCP servers, Firewalls and software systems.
Outstanding written & verbal English communication skills in order to clearly and efficiently articulate technical matters with customers and partners.
Able to work and adapt to an ever evolving workplace and company.
Genuine excitement for software/hardware products, Cloud Security and IoT devices and can speak to how they work.
Industry certifications are a plus: AWS, CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, MCSE, CEH, Security+, A+, Network+, Microsoft
Experience working with Linux systems are a plus.
Bonus points if you have previous startup experience.

US Employee Benefits

Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:

Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
Expanded mental health support
Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
Professional development stipend
Fertility Stipend
Wellness/fitness benefits
Healthy lunches provided daily
Commuter benefits

Additional Information

You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time.

Annual Pay Range

Estimated Annual Pay Range

$155,000—$220,000 USD

Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Global Solutions Engineer