--- title: Consulting Solutions Engineer at NetApp in San Jose, CA description: NetApp is hiring for the Consulting Solutions Engineer role in San Jose, CA. Pays $223.6K–$289.3K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/consulting-solutions-engineer-at-netapp-01a0c05d-dcb3-7909-90f6-383f1ac7217c date: 2026-10-04T03:15:56Z og_description: Join NetApp as Consulting Solutions Engineer in San Jose, CA. Pays $223.6K–$289.3K per year. Hybrid role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/4y5dgq.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [NetApp](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/netapp?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | San Jose, CA (Hybrid) | | **Salary** | $223.6K/yr - $289.3K/yr | | **Posted** | Oct 03, 2026 | ## Description ## Job Summary The Consulting Solutions Engineer (CSE) is a critical technical leader within NetApp’s strategic account teams for the Hi-Tech sector. This role blends strategic vision with hands-on execution, serving as a trusted advisor to customer stakeholders while driving technical sales outcomes. The CSE builds deep relationships with engineering, architecture, and IT leadership within marquee Hi-Tech accounts, shaping long-term technology strategies and ensuring flawless execution of pre-sales and solutioning activities As the technical lead for strategic Hi-Tech account, you will partner closely with Client Executives to expand NetApp footprint by aligning solutions with customer innovation priorities such as AI/ML, hybrid cloud, cloud-native architectures, semiconductor design workflows, high-performance infrastructure, and others. This role requires a balance of: - **Strategic Leadership:** Influencing customer technology direction, shaping multi-year roadmaps, and driving platform adoption - **Tactical Execution:** Leading day-to-day pre-sales activities including solution design, POCs, demos, and deal execution ***Location:** Candidates must reside in San Jose, CA or the surrounding area.* ## Key Responsibilities **Strategic Responsibilities** - Develop and execute account-level technical strategies and multi-year roadmaps aligned to customer business and innovation goals - Serve as a trusted advisor to CTOs, architects, and engineering leaders within Hi-Tech organization - Drive adoption of next-generation technologies including AI/ML infrastructure, hybrid/multi-cloud, data pipelines, and cloud-native platforms - Create and maintain technical account plans that map to pipeline growth, whitespace expansion, and competitive displacement - Influence ecosystem partners (hyperscalers, GSIs, ISVs) to build joint solutions aligned to customer outcomes **Tactical Responsibilities** - Lead all pre-sales execution activities: solution design, architecture reviews, technical presentations, demos, and POCs - Own the end-to-end technical sales cycle, ensuring alignment between customer requirements and NetApp solutions. Ensure technical accuracy and completeness of proposals, acting as the final authority on solution design - Collaborate with specialists and product teams to bring the right technical expertise into each opportunity - Build and present compelling technical and financial value propositions (TCO, ROI, business cases) - Provide post-sales continuity to ensure successful deployment and customer satisfaction ## Requirements & Education - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field - 12+ years of experience in pre-sales, solutions engineering, or technical consulting - Proven track record in managing large strategic Hi-Tech accounts - Strong background in data infrastructure, storage, and cloud technologies - Experience working with or for leading infrastructure vendors, hyperscalers, or system integrators - Expertise in consultative and solution-based selling within large, complex accounts The target salary range for this position is223,550 - 289,300 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings’ (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region during the recruitment process. ## Skills - Return On Investment - Cloud Computing - Influencing - Software Architecture Review - Cloud-Native Computing - Software Deployment - Account Planning - Business Case Development - Pre-Sales - Customer Satisfaction - NetApp - Acting - Multi-Cloud - Deal Execution - Technical Consulting - Independent Software Vendor (Isv) Partnerships - Computer Science - Solution Design - Product Roadmaps - Strategic Leadership - Value Propositions - Machine Learning - Proof of Concept Development - Data Pipeline - Sales - Solutions Engineering - Hyperscaler Cloud Platforms ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Other Retirement and Savings - Employee Stock Options (ESOs) ## How to Apply [Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/consulting-solutions-engineer-at-netapp-01a0c05d-dcb3-7909-90f6-383f1ac7217c?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related - [More jobs at NetApp](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/netapp?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 170770 jobs - [San Jose, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/san-jose?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 8675 jobs - [Data Infrastructure and Analytics](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/data-infrastructure-and-analytics?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1166 jobs - [NetApp](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/netapp?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 169 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 170770 jobs - [San Jose, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/san-jose?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 8675 jobs - [Data Infrastructure and Analytics](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/data-infrastructure-and-analytics?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1166 jobs - [NetApp](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/netapp?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 169 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)