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Solutions Engineering Manager, Select & Territory

Lead and develop high-performing Solutions Engineering teams at Verkada in St. Petersburg, FL.

Location
St. Petersburg, FL United States
Compensation
$200k–$285k/yr
Level
lead
Type
full time · On-site

Posted by employer 3 days ago

First seen on Joblaze 3 days ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

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What you'll build

  • Hire and develop Solutions Engineering teams
  • Provide technical coaching and mentorship
  • Identify gaps and build out programs
  • Drive cross-functional improvements
  • Develop team skillsets through coaching

Must have

  • 3+ years as a technical presales Manager
  • Experience in cloud and network infrastructure
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • Proven track record in leading sales engineering teams

Practical constraints

  • Must be onsite in St. Petersburg office
  • Travel requirement: Up to 25%

AI in the day-to-day

Verkada uses AI to enhance security solutions and improve operational efficiency.

Requirements

Experience
3+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Visa
No sponsorship (stated in posting)

Benefits

Professional Development Stipend Wellness/Fitness Benefits Commuter Benefits Health Insurance Parental Leave

Joblaze summary

The Solutions Engineering Manager at Verkada leads and develops high-performing teams focused on Select and Territory solutions, ensuring effective technical support and problem-solving for complex client needs. This role requires a strong background in cloud and network infrastructure, along with experience in managing technical pre-sales teams. Ideal candidates are seasoned leaders with a proven track record in technical sales environments, capable of fostering collaboration across departments. Verkada emphasizes a supportive workplace culture, enhancing employee well-being through various benefits.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed 3 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 23, 2026. Last confirmed on Verkada's careers page September 25, 2026.
  • This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Verkada: Tempe, AZ United States.
  • Salary band is above the typical range for Management roles (median ~$173,200).
  • Starts above 71% of 21 comparable lead management roles in United States that list AI we track (median $173,000 across 14 companies). See AI salary trends
  • AI appears in 5.6% of 534 comparable lead management roles in United States; Access Control appears in 0.2% of 534 comparable lead management roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Solutions Engineering Manager, Select & Territory role remote?
No — this is an on-site role in St. Petersburg, FL United States.
What's the salary range?
Verkada lists $200,000–$285,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Solutions Engineering Manager, Select & Territory role.
Where is the role based?
Verkada is hiring for this position in St. Petersburg, FL United States.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI, Access Control, Visitor Management, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms.
What seniority level is this role?
Verkada targets lead candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Solutions Engineering Manager, Select & Territory role at Verkada.

From the original posting

Who We Are

About the Role

The Solutions Engineering team is looking for an additional SE leader to join our St. Petersburg team. The SE manager is responsible for leading and developing high performing Select & Territory Solutions Engineering teams. The candidate should be a proven technical leader in a fast-paced environment who’s highly motivated, entrepreneurial, with excellent follow-up and follow-through.
This position is located onsite in our St. Petersburg office; not hybrid or remote.

What You'll Do

  • People Leader: Hire, develop and lead inclusive, engaged, and high performing Select & Territory Solutions Engineering teams
  • Technical Leader: Technical coach, mentor, and problem solver helping with technical escalations and navigating complex technical solutions
  • Builder: Identify gaps, show initiative, and take ownership to build out programs and processes in support of the SE team
  • Connector: work cross-functionally to drive improvements and increase communication and collaboration across departments e.g. sales, product, support, enablement, marketing, etc
  • Career Champion: develop and grow the team’s skillset through coaching, mentoring, and enablement
  • Travel Requirement: Up to 25%

What You Bring

  • Demonstrated leadership success as a technical presales Manager for the last 3+ years within a similar company preferred
  • Experience working at a cloud and network infrastructure focused company with hardware / software exposure required
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Networking, Information Technology, Information & Computer Technology, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, IT Security or similar from an accredited university
  • Proven track record in leading high performing sales engineering teams and working closely with sales teams and product teams
  • Experience building and scaling technical pre-sales teams
  • Based full-time onsite in our St. Petersburg, FL office
  • 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
$200,000—$285,000 USD

Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

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