# Manager, Solutions Architecture

**Company:** [Vercel](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/vercel)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Austin, TX
**Role:** Solutions Architecture
**Salary:** $245k – $307k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Next.js, React, Node.js, APIs, Cloud Infrastructure, CI/CD, DevOps, Frontend Frameworks, Sales Engineering, Solutions Architecture
**Posted:** 2026-02-18

> Lead a team of Solutions Architects supporting enterprise and mid-market sales in the Americas. Drive technical excellence, mentor staff, provide hands-on support for key deals, and partner with sales and engineering. Requires 8+ years in technical pre-sales with 2+ years leadership.

## Job Description

## What you will do:

- Lead, develop, and manage the AMER Majors/Commercial SA team, including training and career development.
- Ensure technical excellence across the pre and post sales cycle.
- Provide hands-on support for key accounts as needed (presentations, architecture reviews, migration plans).
- Oversee and coach SA engagement on strategic accounts and critical deals.
- Partner with our engineering org to provide product feedback from the field.
- Develop repeatable plays from trends your are seeing across your team.
- Track and report SA performance to Sales and Field Engineering leadership quarterly.
- Own org planning, staffing, budgeting, and regional recruiting.

## About you:

- 8+ years of experience in Solutions Architecture/Engineering, Sales Engineering, or Technical Pre-sales roles, with at least 2+ years in a leadership position.
- Strong background in web technologies (Next.js, React, Node.js, APIs, cloud infrastructure).
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and scale technical teams in a high-growth environment.
- Demonstrated success working with enterprise and commercial customers across diverse industries.
- Strong understanding of modern software development workflows (CI/CD, DevOps, frontend frameworks).
- Experience collaborating with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams to drive customer success.

## Bonus if you:

- Have experience working with Vercel, Next.js, or similar frontend frameworks.
- Have led SA teams at a high-growth SaaS or cloud infrastructure company.
- Bring expertise in developer tooling, edge computing, or performance optimization.
- Are comfortable presenting at conferences, webinars, or large-scale customer events.

## Benefits:

- Competitive compensation package, including equity.
- Inclusive Healthcare Package.
- Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
- Flexible Time Off.
- We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.

**San Francisco, CA base OTE pay range: $245,000 - $307,000.** Actual salary based on skills, experience, and location. Includes benefits and equity.

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