Mgr, Solutions Engineering

About NetApp

NetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, turning a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. No matter the data type, workload or environment, we help our customers identify and realize new business possibilities. And it all starts with our people.

If this sounds like something you want to be part of, NetApp is the place for you. You can help bring new ideas to life, approaching each challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, you won't be doing it alone. At NetApp, we're all about asking for help when we need it, collaborating with others, and partnering across the organization - and beyond.

Job Summary

As a  Senior Manager of Solutions Engineering  for NetApp's Telco, Service Provider, and Hyperscalers Region, you'll lead a team of Solutions Engineers supporting some of our key Global Strategics customers. Partnering with Regional Sales Leaders, you'll shape technical go-to-market strategy, build and develop top talent, and ensure alignment between sales execution and technical excellence. Drive solution development and partners with sales, product management and technical leaders to win new business.

Locations : Ideal candidate will reside in :

San Francisco, CA or San Jose, CA (Bay Area), Dallas, TX, NJ / NY, and RTP, North Carolina.

Role Overview

What You'll Do

Lead and develop a team of high-performing Solutions Engineers, fostering deep technical expertise, business acumen, and a customer-first mindset.

Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, HR, and Talent Acquisition to build and execute a strategic hiring plan that scales with business growth.

Drive operational alignment through weekly forecast meetings with Sales Leaders, ensuring visibility into pipeline health, quota attainment, and technical engagement readiness.

Define and execute the regional technical strategy that aligns to sales priorities, industry trends, and customer transformation goals.

Engage directly with customers and partners, representing the technical voice of the region and influencing key deals and strategic relationships.

Collaborate with internal product, engineering, and customer success teams to advocate for customer needs and influence roadmap direction.

Foster a culture of enablement, ensuring your teams are trained, certified, and equipped to lead with value across NetApp's hybrid cloud, storage, and data management solutions.

Who You Are

A strategic technical leader who thrives on developing people, solving business challenges, and translating technology into customer value.

Skilled at balancing people leadership, business management, and field engagement.

Confident operating in a matrixed environment, influencing across Sales, HR, Finance, and TA to meet regional goals.

Passionate about driving growth and alignment through structure, forecasting discipline, and proactive talent planning.

Education

12+ years of experience in pre-sales, technical sales, or solution architecture within enterprise technology.

5+ years of people leadership experience, including hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing technical teams.

Experience collaborating with Sales Operations, HR, Finance, and Talent Acquisition on workforce planning and headcount execution.

Demonstrated success in forecast accuracy, pipeline discipline, and quota alignment in partnership with sales leadership.

Deep understanding of data infrastructure, cloud services, and enterprise IT architectures (NetApp experience a plus).

Knowledge and experience in the Telco, Service Provider, and Hyperscaler verticals is highly preferred.

Willingness to travel regularly to meet customers, partners, and field teams.

The target salary range for this position is 278,800 - 360,800 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings' (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and / or restricted stocks (RSU's). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region during the recruitment process.

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and / or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why NetApp?

We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.

We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.