Joblaze summary

The Solutions Engineering Manager at Verkada leads and develops high-performing teams focused on technical pre-sales for their AI-powered security solutions. This role requires a strong background in cloud and network infrastructure, along with proven leadership in managing sales engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in fast-paced environments and a technical mindset to navigate complex solutions. The position is based full-time in Tempe, emphasizing collaboration across departments to enhance team performance.

Joblaze insights

Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 29, 2026. Last confirmed on Verkada's careers page October 29, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 2 other locations at Verkada: St. Petersburg, FL United States, Tempe, AZ United States.
Salary band is above the typical range for Management roles (median ~$170,000).
Starts above 71% of 312 comparable lead management roles in United States we track (median $191,450 across 95 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Solutions Engineering Manager, Select & Territory role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in San Mateo, CA, United States.
What's the salary range?: Verkada lists $220,000–$300,000 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 San Mateo, CA, United States.
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 Bay Area HQ 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
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

$220,000—$300,000 USD

Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Solutions Engineering Manager, Select & Territory