Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering (California)
As a Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering, you will be tasked with managing a team of Solution Engineers aligned to the Strategic vertical in the West US Region (California).
What Will You Do?
Primary responsibilities include:
Manage a team of solutions engineers for the Central US region.
Motivate and lead a high-performing technical team while partnering with customers, business development, and leadership.
Solve complex problems in ambiguous situations while building solutions addressing diverse concerns.
Implement and manage an effective SE strategy.
Build strong, productive relationships with your prospects, customers, team, and more.
Recruit and onboard new customers while focusing on growing new business opportunities.
Provide roadmap and strategic discussions with customers and prospects.
What Skills and Knowledge Will You Bring?
Ideal candidates will have:
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
10 or more years of increasing experience and responsibility in a solution engineering environment.
Strong project management experience.
Recognition as a technical visionary, with demonstrated success in innovating solutions for strategic customers.
Intellectual curiosity, strong listening skills, willingness to adopt new perspectives, and the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
The ability to build a strategic plan and deliver expected results on budget and on time.
The ability to prioritize engagement and support in line with the Division's strategic focus.
A clear vision for a high-functioning solution engineering team, and the ability to explain how to effectively implement that vision and ensure results.
Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to persuade others to a particular point of view.
A master's degree in computer science/engineering or an MBA is highly preferred.
Why SentinelOne?
AI is redefining how the world operates and rewriting the rules of security in real time, and SentinelOne was built for this moment. From day one, we architected an AI-native platform designed to operate at machine speed, not as an add-on to legacy systems but as the foundation itself. If you want to build where innovation and impact move together, this is that place.
We invest in our Sentinels with comprehensive, competitive benefits designed to support you and your family:
Equity & Rewards
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Time Off & Wellbeing
Flexible time off
Paid company holidays and paid sick time
Gender-neutral parental leave
Grandparent leave
Insurance & Financial Security
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Life and disability insurance
Health and dependent care FSA
Voluntary benefits (hospital, accident, critical illness)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
ARAG pre-paid legal
Nationwide pet insurance
Cancer Care program
Global business travel medical insurance
Work Perks & Flexibility
Home office allowance
Mobile phone reimbursement
Wellness & Lifestyle
Wellness coach
Wellness/gym reimbursement
Fertility coverage
Adoption & surrogacy reimbursement
This U.S. role has a base pay range plus commissions that will vary based on the location of the candidate. The range posted here is the on-target earnings (OTE) for this position, inclusive of base salary and commissions. For some locations, a different pay range may apply. If so, this range will be provided to you during the recruiting process. You can also reach out to the recruiter with any questions.
On Target Earnings
$232,000—$319,000 USD