Leader, Solutions Engineer, Splunk

The application window is expected to close on: 09/07/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . This role can be performed remote within the US Must be authorized to work in the United States; this position does not provide sponsorship. Meet the Team You will be leading a team of presales Solutions Engineers! These technically skilled, solutions-focused individuals build positive relationships, understand customer needs and deliver innovative, effective outcomes. Groundbreaking ideas impact everything; here that means we take creative ideas from the drawing board to dynamic solutions that have real world impact. Seize the opportunity to work with a close-knit group of forward-thinkers and technical problem-solvers, delivering impactful results.

Splunk is looking for a dynamic, results-driven Solution Engineering Leader to lead and inspire a high-performing team of pre-sales Solution Engineers passionate about large enterprise customers in the Energy, Healthcare, and Retail Verticals! In this role, you’ll be a critical force at the intersection of technical depth and business impact — partnering with Sales leadership to shape strategy, win pivotal deals, and help the world’s most complex organizations transform with the Splunk platform. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who thrives at the pace of enterprise sales, loves building and developing teams, and gets energized by technically complex, high-stakes deals. At Splunk, we move fast, care deeply about our customers, and show up for each other — and we’re looking for a leader who embodies all three. • Lead, coach, and mentor and foster a culture of technical excellence, customer focus, and continuous learning • Own talent outcomes — proactively identify, retain, and develop top performers while managing performance decisively at every level of the team. • Deliver meaningful annual performance reviews using the skill/will methodology, and partner with each SE to build and execute ambitious individual development plans. • Attract and recruit world-class SE talent — raise the bar with every hire. • Partner tightly with Regional Sales Managers and Account Executives to build bold territory strategies and pursue the deals that matter most. • Oversee and participate in technical discovery, solution design, proof of concept (POC) engagements, and executive presentations • Ensure the SE team delivers compelling, differentiated demonstrations of Splunk's platform tailored to Energy, Healthcare, and Retail use cases (e.g., fraud detection, operational resilience, OT/IT convergence, supply chain visibility) • Lead from the front on complex, high-value enterprise deals — driving technical win strategies that differentiate Splunk and close business • Develop and maintain deep knowledge of the Energy, Healthcare, or Retail industries — including regulatory landscape, key business drivers, and common technical challenges • Show up as a credible inspiring leader and trusted escalation point in vertical-specific technical conversations • Collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Industry teams to influence roadmap and messaging based on customer feedback • Align with Sales, Customer Success, Professional Services, and Channels to ensure a seamless customer journey from pre-sales through adoption • Represent the SE organization in business reviews, forecasting calls, and leadership meetings • Be a relentless advocate for the customer internally — translating field insights into product and process improvements that actually move the needle Minimum Qualifications • 5+ years of experience in Solution Engineering, Sales Engineering, or a related pre-sales technical role • Must have 3+ years of people management experience leading SE or technical pre-sales teams Preferred Qualifications • Consistent track record supporting