Joblaze summary

The Associate Solutions Engineering Program Director at Verkada is responsible for leading the training and development of Associate Solutions Engineers, ensuring they acquire essential skills in areas like cloud architecture and networking. This role requires a strong background in technical domains and previous experience in mentorship or training, making it suitable for someone with at least five years in customer-facing technical roles. The position emphasizes collaboration with seasoned engineers to enhance training content and foster a supportive learning environment.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Verkada's careers page October 27, 2026.
Salary band is in line with the typical range for Management roles (median ~$170,000).
Starts above 11% of 287 comparable director management roles in United States we track (median $200,000 across 122 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Solutions Engineering Manager, Associate Program role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in San Mateo, CA United States.
What's the salary range?: Verkada lists $160,000–$225,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Solutions Engineering Manager, Associate Program role.
Where is the role based?: Verkada is hiring for this position in San Mateo, CA United States.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Cloud Architecture, Computer Networking, Physical Security.
What seniority level is this role?: Verkada targets director candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Solutions Engineering Manager, Associate Program role at Verkada.

From the original posting

Who We Are

About the Role

We are looking for a driven Associate Solutions Engineering Program Leader to lead and mentor a team of Associate Solutions Engineers (ASEs) through their technical training journey. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for technical education, program management, and a keen ability to foster career growth in others.

As an Associate Solutions Engineering Program Director, you’ll oversee the development and execution of training programs designed to equip ASEs with hands-on experience in technical domains like computer networking, cloud architecture, and physical security. You'll manage the progress of ASEs through their training, ensuring they gain valuable skills and experiences necessary for success in building technical solutions. You’ll also work closely with seasoned Solutions Engineers to ensure mentorship and guidance are a core part of the program.

This position is located onsite in our San Mateo office; not hybrid or remote

What You'll Do

Oversee the daily activities of the ASE training program, ensuring ASEs are meeting their learning milestones in areas such as cloud infrastructure, networking, and physical security.
Collaborate with Solutions Engineering leaders and trainers to build and refine training content that meets the evolving technical needs of the company.
Provide mentorship and career development support to ASEs, fostering a positive learning environment and offering guidance on future career paths.
Coordinate hands-on technical projects that allow ASEs to work with Verkada's full product suite, gaining real-world experience in designing and implementing security solutions.
Ensure ASEs are progressing in their communication and presentation skills, preparing them to interface with customers and deliver technical solutions.
Manage program logistics, including scheduling, cohort management, managing travel, and tracking ASE progress in technical certifications and soft skill development.
Facilitate ASE engagement with SE mentors and track the success of those relationships.
Regularly report on ASE program performance, identifying areas for growth and improvement.

What You Bring

5+ years of experience in customer-facing, pre-sales technical roles.
Strong understanding of technical domains such as computer networking, cloud architecture, and security infrastructure.
Previous experience in technical training or mentorship is highly desirable.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and guide early-career engineers.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong sense of accountability and adaptability.
Passion for technology, education, and continuous improvement.

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
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

$160,000—$225,000 USD

Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Solutions Engineering Manager, Associate Program