Consulting Solutions Engineer - Hi-Tech Strategic Accounts

Socket.dev; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 224,000 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Employee stock purchase plan

Restricted stock units (RSUs)

Job summary

NetApp seeks a Consulting Solutions Engineer to lead strategic Hi-Tech account initiatives, blending strategic vision with hands-on execution. You will partner with executives to expand NetApp footprint by aligning solutions with AI/ML, hybrid cloud, and cloud-native architectures.

This role requires balancing strategic leadership with tactical pre-sales execution, including solution design, POCs, demos, and deal closure across large complex accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in pre-sales, solutions engineering, or technical consulting.
• Proven track record in managing large strategic Hi-Tech accounts.
• Strong background in data infrastructure, storage, and cloud technologies.
• Experience with leading infrastructure vendors, hyperscalers, or system integrators.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute account-level technical strategies and multi-year roadmaps.
• Serve as trusted advisor to CTOs, architects, and engineering leaders.
• Drive adoption of next-generation technologies including AI/ML infrastructure, hybrid/multi-cloud, data pipelines, and cloud-native platforms.
• Create and maintain technical account plans that map to pipeline growth and whitespace expansion.
• Influence ecosystem partners to build joint solutions aligned to customer outcomes.
• Position NetApp as a strategic platform partner across data infrastructure, AI data pipelines, and enterprise storage.
• Lead all pre-sales execution: solution design, architecture reviews, demos, and POCs.
• Own the end-to-end technical sales cycle and ensure alignment with customer requirements.
• Collaborate with product teams to bring the right technical expertise into each opportunity.
• Build and present compelling technical and financial value propositions.
• Ensure technical accuracy and completeness of proposals; act as final authority on solution design.
• Support deal closure by addressing technical objections and competitive positioning.
• Provide post-sales continuity to ensure successful deployment and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Pre-sales

Solutions Engineering

Architecture

Demos & POCs

Executive Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Consulting Solutions Engineer (CSE) is a critical technical leader within NetApp’s strategic account teams for the Hi-Tech sector. This role blends strategic vision with hands-on execution, serving as a trusted advisor to customer stakeholders while driving technical sales outcomes.

The CSE builds deep relationships with engineering, architecture, and IT leadership within marquee Hi-Tech accounts, shaping long-term technology strategies and ensuring flawless execution of pre-sales and solutioning activities

Role Overview

As the technical lead for strategic Hi-Tech account, you will partner closely with Client Executives to expand NetApp footprint by aligning solutions with customer innovation priorities such as AI/ML, hybrid cloud, cloud-native architectures, semiconductor design workflows, and high-performance infrastructure.

This role requires a balance of:

• Strategic Leadership: Influencing customer technology direction, shaping multi-year roadmaps, and driving platform adoption
• Tactical Execution: Leading day-to-day pre-sales activities including solution design, POCs, demos, and deal execution

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Responsibilities

• Develop and execute account-level technical strategies and multi-year roadmaps aligned to customer business and innovation goals
• Serve as a trusted advisor to CTOs, architects, and engineering leaders within Hi-Tech organizations
• Drive adoption of next-generation technologies including AI/ML infrastructure, hybrid/multi-cloud, data pipelines, and cloud-native platforms
• Create and maintain technical account plans that map to pipeline growth, whitespace expansion, and competitive displacement
• Influence ecosystem partners (hyperscalers, GSIs, ISVs) to build joint solutions aligned to customer outcomes
• Position NetApp as a strategic platform partner across data infrastructure, AI data pipelines, and enterprise storage

Tactical Responsibilities

• Lead all pre-sales execution activities: solution design, architecture reviews, technical presentations, demos, and POCs
• Own the end-to-end technical sales cycle, ensuring alignment between customer requirements and NetApp solutions
• Collaborate with specialists and product teams to bring the right technical expertise into each opportunity
• Build and present compelling technical and financial value propositions (TCO, ROI, business cases)
• Ensure technical accuracy and completeness of proposals, acting as the final authority on solution design
• Support deal closure by addressing technical objections and competitive positioning
• Provide post-sales continuity to ensure successful deployment and customer satisfaction

Requirments & Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 12+ years of experience in pre-sales, solutions engineering, or technical consulting
• Proven track record in managing large strategic Hi-Tech accounts
• Strong background in data infrastructure, storage, and cloud technologies
• Experience working with or for leading infrastructure vendors, hyperscalers, or system integrators

Core Competencies

• Strong ability to operate at both enterprise architecture level and hands-on technical depth
• Expertise in consultative and solution-based selling within large, complex accounts
• Deep understanding of Hi-Tech industry requirements such as:
  • Semiconductor / EDA workloads
  • HPC and AI infrastructure
  • High-throughput data pipelines
  • Cloud-native application environments

• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, from executive briefings to deep technical workshops
• Proven ability to build influence across customer organizations and partner ecosystems

The target salary range for this position is 223,550 - 289,300USD. 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.