Manager of Solutions Engineering
Paddle · Austin, TX · 1 wk ago
RemoteRemoteEngineeringFull-time
The Role
We are looking for an experienced people leader to manage our Solutions team. This is a leadership role where your primary focus will be coaching and developing Solutions Engineers, building a positive partnership with the sales organization, and driving results for your region.
You'll create an environment where your team can thrive - fostering psychological safety and setting clear expectations. You'll work closely with Sales leadership, Product, Engineering, and Solutions leadership to ensure your team has the support and direction they need to deliver incredible experiences for digital product companies.
What You'll Do
- Build a high-performing team that delivers exceptional results and drives regional revenue, creating an environment where people love the work and impact they're making
- Be a role model who improves everything around you - from team processes to customer experiences to cross-functional collaboration
- Own successful go-lives and revenue realization, ensuring your team delivers high-quality implementations that meet commitments and drive measurable value
- Translate company objectives into clear priorities and measurable goals, ensuring your team understands how their work connects to Paddle's mission and success
- Foster a culture where people feel safe to innovate, take ownership, and continuously raise the bar
- Champion collaboration across teams and geographies, balancing regional needs with company-wide priorities to maximize impact
We'd Love to Hear From You If
- You have leadership experience - whether through managing a team, leading a Solutions function, or mentoring others in customer-facing technical roles
- You enjoy the full customer lifecycle from pre-sales through go-live, with a track record of driving revenue realization
- You carry a deep understanding of both solutions engineering craft and what it takes to be a great people leader
- You prioritize simplifying complexity - breaking down ambiguous challenges into clear action and helping others do the same
- You enjoy coaching and developing people, with a track record of helping team members grow through honest, direct feedback
- You take a data-driven approach to making decisions, setting measurable goals, and tracking team performance
- You believe in cross-functional partnerships and networks of trust across teams and geographies