Director of Solutions Engineering - UK, US, Germany

We're looking for a Director of Solutions Engineering to lead a global team of 18 solutions professionals in delivering technical expertise that drives enterprise revenue growth. You'll be responsible for scaling a high-performing team consisting of 1 Solutions Engineering Manager, 3 Solutions Architects, and 14 Solutions Engineers across multiple regions. This role requires a strong commercial mindset, the ability to drive performance through clear accountability, and deep experience working with enterprise-level customers.

You'll work closely with Sales, Product, and Customer Success to ensure our solutions engineering function delivers measurable impact on revenue outcomes. This includes developing team capabilities, refining processes, and ensuring technical solutions align with customer needs and business objectives. We're seeking someone who can balance strategic leadership with hands-on involvement in complex deals, build a culture of excellence and accountability, and scale the team to support continued growth in the enterprise segment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead and develop a global team of 18 solutions professionals, including hiring, coaching, and performance management
• Drive revenue outcomes by ensuring the solutions engineering team effectively supports enterprise sales cycles
• Build and maintain a culture of accountability, performance excellence, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with Sales (Account Executive Leaders) leadership to align solutions engineering priorities with revenue goals and pipeline growth
• Establish metrics and processes to measure team performance, customer outcomes, and business impact
• Partner with Product and Engineering to communicate customer needs and influence product roadmap
• Oversee complex enterprise engagements, providing strategic guidance and technical leadership when needed
• Develop team capabilities through training, mentorship, and career development planning
• Scale processes and systems to support team growth and operational efficiency
• Represent the solutions engineering function in cross-functional leadership discussions

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of experience in solutions engineering, pre-sales, or technical consulting roles with progression into leadership
• 5+ years of people management experience, including managing managers and leading distributed teams
• Demonstrated success driving revenue outcomes and supporting enterprise sales cycles
• Track record of building and scaling high-performing technical teams
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to connect technical solutions to business value
• Experience working with enterprise-level customers and navigating complex organizational structures
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Proven ability to drive accountability and performance in a results-oriented environment
• Experience establishing metrics, processes, and systems to scale team operations
• Passion for developing talent and building team capabilities over time
• Demonstrates AI literacy, with the ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, decision-making, and quality of work while applying sound judgment and critical thinking

U.S. Base Salary Range: $155,000 -$250,000

At Storyblok, we are committed to equitable compensation and pay transparency. We consider many factors when it comes to compensation, such as the scope of the role, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Our base salary ranges are determined by job and job level and are benchmarked to relevant location and industry data. The range displayed represents the target US base compensation range within which we are hiring for this role. For some roles Storyblok also offers a competitive commission structure.