Systems Engineering Manager - CSP

VAST Data; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data platform company in New York is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to drive cloud service partner strategies and customer success. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years in systems engineering, with strong leadership skills and expertise in cloud architectures. Responsibilities include mentoring a team, managing CSP relationships, and collaborating across functions. This is a full-time position focusing on cutting-edge data management solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Systems Engineering or Solution Architecture roles, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Deep technical expertise in distributed systems, storage, networking, and cloud architectures.
• Proven experience working with hyperscale CSPs (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of systems engineers dedicated to CSP partnerships.
• Own the technical relationship with major CSPs for seamless integration.
• Collaborate with Product, Sales, and Alliance teams on solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in distributed systems

Excellent communication skills

Cloud architecture knowledge

Job description

Systems Engineering Manager - CSP

Join VAST Data's fast‑growing infrastructure company as a Systems Engineering Manager, focused on CSP partnerships and customer success.

VAST Data is the data platform company for the AI era. We build enterprise software infrastructure to capture, refine, enrich, and protect massive datasets, making them available for real‑time analysis and AI training across data center, edge, and cloud environments.

About the Role

This leadership position combines technical depth, people management, and business acumen to drive joint solution strategies with global cloud providers. The role will be a key contributor during a pivotal time in computing history.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of systems engineers dedicated to CSP partnerships and customer success.
• Own the technical relationship with major CSPs, ensuring seamless integration of VAST’s data platform into cloud environments.
• Collaborate with Product, Sales, and Alliance teams to define and execute joint solution strategies with CSPs.
• Drive the creation of solution architectures, best practices, and deployment guides optimized for cloud‑scale environments.
• Partner with CSP solution architects and field teams to evangelize VAST solutions with enterprise and AI customers.
• Ensure technical excellence in proof‑of‑concepts, reference deployments, and large‑scale customer architectures.
• Provide feedback to Product Management to influence roadmap priorities aligned with CSP needs and customer demand.

Requirements

• 7+ years in Systems Engineering or Solution Architecture roles, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Deep technical expertise in distributed systems, storage, networking, and cloud architectures.
• Proven experience working with one or more hyperscale CSPs (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, etc.).
• Strong leadership skills: able to inspire, develop, and scale technical teams.
• Track record of driving CSP partnerships and building technical go‑to‑market motions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and business audiences.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: thrives in a fast‑paced, rapidly evolving environment.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full-time

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