Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering (California)

SentinelOne, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 232,000 - 319,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

ESPP

Flexible time off

Paid holidays and sick time

Parental leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Health Savings/FSAs

Job summary

SentinelOne, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering in California to lead and scale a West US team of solution engineers. You will partner with customers, sales, and product leadership to deliver strategic, high-impact outcomes in a fast-evolving AI-security landscape.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in solution engineering, a proven track record of technical leadership, and strong communication skills. A CS/Engineering degree or MBA is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years in solution engineering with increasing responsibility.
• Recognized as a technical visionary with strategic customer success.
• Strong cross-functional relationship building and prioritization skills.
• Master's in CS/Engineering or MBA is highly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a West US Solutions Engineering team based in California.
• Partner with customers, business development, and leadership to drive outcomes.
• Address complex problems with innovative, scalable solutions in ambiguity.
• Develop and execute an effective SE strategy.
• Foster strong relationships with prospects, customers, and internal teams.
• Recruit and onboard new customers while expanding opportunities.
• Provide roadmap discussions and strategic direction with clients.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Technical vision

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in CS/Engineering or MBA preferred

Job description

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Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering (California)

At SentinelOne, we are driven by a clear purpose: to give the advantage to those who secure our future. As AI reshapes how organizations build, operate, and innovate, the responsibility to protect them becomes more critical than ever. When you join SentinelOne, your work helps protect global enterprises, critical infrastructure, and the technologies shaping tomorrow. If you are motivated by meaningful challenges and want your impact to be real, measurable, and global, you will find purpose here.

About Us

SentinelOne is a company at the intersection of AI and security, pioneering a new operating model for cybersecurity. Our AI-native platform unifies protection across endpoint, cloud, identity, data, and AI systems to deliver autonomous detection and response with clarity and speed. By combining real-time analytics, intelligent automation, and a unified data foundation, we reduce noise, simplify complexity, and empower security teams to focus on what truly matters.

Our teams are builders, problem-solvers, and innovators committed to shaping the future of security. If you are excited to solve hard problems alongside talented, mission-driven people, we invite you to help us build a safer future for humanity.

What Are We Looking For?

We’re looking for people who are relentlessly curious and committed to continuous learning. AI is reshaping every function across our business, and we enable every team member, regardless of role or level, to build fluency in AI tools and concepts. Those who thrive here actively seek out new solutions, experiment thoughtfully, and apply what they learn to drive better, faster, smarter outcomes.

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 West US region (California).
• 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.
• 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)
• Flexible time off
• Paid company holidays and paid sick time
• Gender-neutral parental 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
• Global business travel medical insurance
• Home office allowance

Wellness & Lifestyle

• Wellness coach
• Wellness/gym reimbursement
• Fertility coverage

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

SentinelOne is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi­rmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

SentinelOne participates in the E-Verify Program for all U.S. based roles.