Solutions Engineering Manager, EMEA

Verkada; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare programs

Private medical and dental coverage

Paid parental leave

Retirement saving options

Generous time off

Healthy lunches provided daily

Job summary

A leading cloud security company is seeking a Solutions Engineering Manager to lead and develop its team in London, UK. The role involves overseeing technical solutions, mentoring staff, and collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of leadership experience and a strong background in IT infrastructure. An inclusive workplace is prioritized, with excellent benefits including healthcare and generous time off options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of Solutions Engineering leadership experience preferred.
• Strong background in IT infrastructure and network/security fundamentals.
• Proven track record in leading high-performing sales engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Hire, develop, and lead a high-performing Solutions Engineering team.
• Mentor and solve technical escalations.
• Work cross-functionally to improve communication and collaboration.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Network/security fundamentals

Leadership

Technical coaching

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields

Job description

Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.

Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100 companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.

About The Role

The Solutions Engineering team is looking for an additional SE leader to join our EMEA HQ team based in London, UK. The SE manager is responsible for leading and developing a high‑performing MM Solution Engineering team across Europe. The candidate should be a proven technical leader in a fast‑paced environment who is highly motivated, entrepreneurial, with excellent follow‑up and follow‑through. This role requires that you be on‑site at our EMEA HQ in London, UK, 5 days a week.

What You'll Do

• People Leader: Hire, develop, and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high‑performing Select & Territory Solution 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

• Minimum 3+ years of Solutions Engineering leadership experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information and Computer Technology, Cybersecurity, IT Security or similar from an accredited university
• Strong background in IT infrastructure and network/security fundamentals
• Proven track record in leading high performing sales engineering teams and working closely with sales teams and product teams
• Experience building out programs and driving high impact projects and initiatives
• Highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and enthusiastic with excellent follow‑up and follow‑through
• Based full‑time onsite in our London office.

Employee Benefits

Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritises the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:

• Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well‑being needs – Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under most plans and 100% for family premiums
• Private medical and dental coverage
• Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
• Retirement saving options
• Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, generous time off, and personal sick time
• Wellness/fitness benefits
• Healthy lunches provided daily

As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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