Higher Education Solutions Engineer, Google for Education

Google; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Google for Education is seeking a Higher Education Solutions Engineer to design, architect, and implement Google solutions at scale in colleges and universities. You will serve as a technical trusted advisor and drive the technical Go-to-Market strategy with strategic accounts, focusing on new technology adoption such as Gemini AI.

The role requires deep customer-facing experience, collaboration with Product, Engineering, and Sales teams, and the ability to translate complex requirements into

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in a technical project management or a customer-facing role.
• 6 years of experience in technical sales, sales engineering, education technology, or related fields.
• Experience with SaaS, cloud infrastructure, and web technologies.

Responsibilities

• Identify customer business and academic requirements to design and architect solutions that integrate Gemini into their existing infrastructure.
• Act as a technical advocate for Gemini, promoting its capabilities in customer-facing meetings, workshops, and public events.
• Work closely with our Product, Engineering, and Sales teams to provide customer feedback, influence the product roadmap, and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Prepare and present compelling demonstrations of Gemini, and address technical questions that arise throughout the sales and adoption process.
• Take responsibility for technical aspects of solutions to include activities such as bid responses, product and solution briefings, partner training, proof-of-concept work and the coordination of supporting technical resources.

Skills

Technical project management

Customer-facing

SaaS / cloud / web technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Higher Education Solutions Engineer, Google for Education

Google

New York, NY, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; +5 more; +4 more

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

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Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in a technical project management or a customer-facing role.
• 6 years of experience in technical sales, sales engineering, education technology, or related fields.
• Experience with SaaS, cloud infrastructure, and web technologies.

Preferred qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in sales engineering or technical consultancy.
• Experience administering Google Workspace for Education at scale or an equivalent platform.
• Experience with AI/ML technologies and their application in education.
• Experience supporting technology adoption and change-management initiatives.
• Understanding of Higher Ed/K-12 IT infrastructure and identity management (SSO).

About the job

The Google for Education Solutions Engineering team is at the forefront of managing technology integration and innovation in schools and universities. We provide the technical expertise to design, architect, and implement Google solutions at scale.

As a Solutions Engineer, you will develop and execute the technical Go-to-Market strategy for Google for Education, with a focus on strategic accounts and new technology adoption (like Gemini AI). You will act as a technical trusted advisor to key institutions.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $140000 - $205000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

benefits at Google

Responsibilities

• Identify customer business and academic requirements to design and architect solutions that integrate Gemini into their existing infrastructure.
• Act as a technical advocate for Gemini, promoting its capabilities in customer-facing meetings, workshops, and public events.
• Work closely with our Product, Engineering, and Sales teams to provide customer feedback, influence the product roadmap, and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Prepare and present compelling demonstrations of Gemini, and address technical questions that arise throughout the sales and adoption process.
• Take responsibility for technical aspects of solutions to include activities such as bid responses, product and solution briefings, partner training, proof-of-concept work and the coordination of supporting technical resources.

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