Solutions Engineering Director, Associate Program
About the role
We are looking for a driven Associate Solutions Engineering Program Director to lead and mentor a team of Associate Solutions Engineers (ASEs) through their technical training journey. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for technical education, program management, and a keen ability to foster career growth in others.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily activities of the ASE training program, ensuring ASEs are meeting their learning milestones in areas such as cloud infrastructure, networking, and physical security.
- Collaborate with Solutions Engineering leaders and trainers to build and refine training content that meets the evolving technical needs of the company.
- Provide mentorship and career development support to ASEs, fostering a positive learning environment and offering guidance on future career paths.
- Coordinate hands-on technical projects that allow ASEs to work with Verkada's full product suite, gaining real-world experience in designing and implementing security solutions.
- Ensure ASEs are progressing in their communication and presentation skills, preparing them to interface with customers and deliver technical solutions.
- Manage program logistics, including scheduling, cohort management, managing travel, and tracking ASE progress in technical certifications and soft skill development.
- Facilitate ASE engagement with SE mentors and track the success of those relationships.
- Regularly report on ASE program performance, identifying areas for growth and improvement.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in customer-facing, pre-sales technical roles.
- Strong understanding of technical domains such as computer networking, cloud architecture, and security infrastructure.
- Previous experience in technical training or mentorship is highly desirable.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and guide early-career engineers.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong sense of accountability and adaptability.
- Passion for technology, education, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- US Employee Benefits
Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:
- Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
- Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
- Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
- Expanded mental health support
- Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
- Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
- Professional development stipend
- Wellness/fitness benefits
- Healthy lunches provided daily
- Commuter benefits
Skills
- Passion for technology, education, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- US Employee Benefits
Verkada is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Pay
Average Annual Pay Range: $160,000—$225,000 USD
Schedule
Onsite in our San Mateo office; not hybrid or remote