Solutions Engineering Manager

At SolarWinds, we’re a people-first company. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of the people we serve—including our employees, customers, shareholders, partners, and communities. Join us in our mission to help customers accelerate business transformation with simple, powerful, and secure solutions.

The ideal candidate thrives in an innovative, fast-paced environment and is collaborative, accountable, ready, and empathetic. We’re looking for individuals who believe they can accomplish more as a team and create lasting growth for themselves and others. We hire based on attitude, competency, and commitment. Solarians are ready to advance our world-class solutions in a fast-paced environment and accept the challenge to lead with purpose. If you’re looking to build your career with an exceptional team, you’ve come to the right place. Join SolarWinds and grow with us!

Role Overview

We are looking for a talented Manager, Solutions Engineering to lead our pre-sales Solutions Engineering team in the UK & Ireland (UKI), with a primary focus on the SolarWinds Core & Observability portfolio, encompassing both SaaS and Self-Hosted deployment options.

As a front-line SE leader, you will be responsible for managing a team of Solutions Engineers and Solutions Architects, partnering with Sales Directors and Account Executives, and leading the technical pre-sales strategy for Observability and the broader SolarWinds portfolio across the UKI region. You will act as a coach, culture carrier, and execution owner ensuring your team delivers outstanding customer outcomes while developing their careers.

Key Responsibilities

People & Performance

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of Solutions Engineers and Solutions Architects, providing mentoring, technical guidance, and career development.

• Hire, onboard, and retain top SE talent; run regular 1:1s, coaching sessions, and career conversations.

• Create a high-trust, inclusive environment where team members feel empowered to take ownership, share ideas, and grow.

Sales Partnership & Execution