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 customer needs. This role requires a strong background in technical presales, particularly within cloud and network infrastructure, along with proven leadership skills in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have experience building and scaling technical teams while collaborating closely with sales and product departments. Verkada emphasizes a culture of inclusivity and engagement, making it suitable for motivated individuals looking to drive impactful change.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Verkada's careers page October 31, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 2 other locations at Verkada: San Mateo, CA United States, St. Petersburg, FL United States.
Salary band is above the typical range for Management roles (median ~$170,000).
Starts above 34% of 96 comparable lead management roles in United States that list AI/ML we track (median $225,000 across 38 companies). See AI/ML salary trends
AI/ML appears in 26.1% of 631 comparable lead management roles in United States; Hardware appears in 0.3% of 631 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 Tempe, AZ 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 Tempe, AZ United States.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML, Cloud, Hardware, Software, network infrastructure.
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 Tempe, AZ 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 Tempe 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 Tempe 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
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

$200,000—$285,000 USD

Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Solutions Engineering Manager, Select & Territory