Solutions Engineering Manager leading pre-sales teams for 1Password’s identity security and SaaS access platform. Supporting commercial customers and channel partners across the US and Canada.
Responsibilities
Lead and support a team of Solutions Engineers across commercial and channel-led customer engagements
Support commercial customers and channel-led opportunities across North America
Guide technical discovery and shape solutions for complex identity and security challenges
Partner with Sales throughout the buying process and shape account strategy
Establish consistent approaches to discovery, solution design, demonstrations, POCs, and technical validation
Identify technical risks and advance opportunities toward a technical win
Build relationships with channel partners and support joint customer engagements
Coach team members through complex customer conversations and support their growth
Use customer feedback, pipeline health, and engagement metrics to improve team execution
Standardize useful technical assets
Champion practical, responsible use of AI and automation
Collaborate with Product, Marketing, Customer Success, and Engineering to bring customer insights into the business
Report to the Senior Manager, Sales Engineering
Requirements
Background in Solutions Engineering, Sales Engineering, or a related customer-facing technical consulting role supporting complex, consultative sales cycles
Experience leading or mentoring technical teams
Ability to coach technical storytelling, executive communication, objection handling, and business value alignment
Strong channel experience with Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Value-Added Resellers (VARs), distributors, and technology alliance partners
Technical foundation in IAM, PAM, IGA, authentication, cloud platforms, and SaaS integrations
Familiarity with the MEDDPICC qualification framework or a similar enterprise sales methodology
Practical experience using LLMs, AI copilots, and automation
Experience with APIs, scripting, automation platforms, or identity security platforms
Experience leading change, especially transitioning a Solutions Engineering team from a hybrid model into a focused, enterprise-grade pre-sales organization
Proven ability to partner with AEs throughout complex, consultative sales cycles
Experience leading and developing Solutions Engineering teams
Background in a channel-forward go-to-market motion, including MSPs, VARs, two-tier distribution, and strategic partners
Must already be legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada; no work authorization, relocation assistance, or visa sponsorship/transferring offered
Successful applicants must complete a background check
Benefits
Immediate participation in 1Password's benefits program, including health and dental benefits
401k for USA-based roles
RRSP for Canada-based roles
Generous paid time off
Equity grant
Incentive programs, where applicable
Maternity and parental leave top-up programs
Competitive health benefits
RSU program for most employees
Retirement matching program
Free 1Password account
Paid volunteer days
Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly
Remote-first work environment
In-person onboarding in Toronto for go-to-market roles
Occasional travel for offsites, department meetings, and customer events
Monthly average travel expectation for leadership roles
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