Senior Solutions Engineer

About Keyfactor 

Our mission is to build a connected society, rooted in trust, with identity-first security for every machine and human. Keyfactor helps organizations move fast to establish digital trust at scale — and then maintain it. With decades of cybersecurity experience, Keyfactor is trusted by more than 1,500 companies across the globe. We are proud to continually earn recognition as a Best Place to Work, and we achieve that through our amazing people who cultivate our culture as we grow. We hope you will trust your future with Keyfactor!

Title: Senior Solutions Engineer

Location: Germany; Aachen or Remote

Experience: Mid Level - Senior

Job Function: Solutions Engineering

Employment Type: Full-time  

Industry: Computer Network & Security

 

Job Summary

The Senior Solutions Engineer is responsible for leading technical discussions and solution development for key accounts, providing advanced technical guidance. Mentor junior team members and contribute to strategic sales initiatives with a deep understanding of product offerings and customer needs.

The position is based in Aachen in Germany and we follow hybrid working practices.  Applicants must be living in Germany and must hold a valid Right to Work.  

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discussions with key clients, understanding their requirements and challenges, and providing advanced technical solutions that align with their business objectives.
• Drive solution development for key accounts, ensuring that solutions are tailored to meet specific customer needs and are technically robust.
• Provide advanced technical guidance and expertise to both internal teams and clients, serving as a subject matter expert in the field.
• Contribute to strategic sales initiatives by leveraging deep product knowledge and understanding of customer needs to support the development of effective sales strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, engineering, and other teams to ensure alignment between customer requirements and product capabilities
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor offerings to provide insights and recommendations for product enhancement and innovation.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, building strong relationships based on technical expertise, reliability, and a commitment to delivering value-added solutions.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, sharing knowledge and best practices to help them develop their technical skills and advance in their careers.
• Participate in product testing and feedback to provide meaningful, actionable feedback to improve product quality and user experience.

Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Extensive experience in leading technical discussions and solution development for key accounts.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic sales initiatives and mentor junior team members.
• Strategic thinking to contribute to the development of sales strategies and initiatives.
• Mentorship skills to support the growth and development of junior team members.
• Adaptability to handle evolving market dynamics and customer needs.
• Ability to independently drive large customer meetings (onsite and virtual) to develop and document a recommended architecture and deployment roadmap.

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Compensation

Salary will be commensurate with experience.  

Culture, Career Opportunities and Benefits 

We build teams that continually strive to get better than the day before. You will be challenged daily and given opportunities to grow personally and professionally. We balance autonomy and structure to create an entrepreneurial environment to spur creativity and new ideas.  

Here are just some of the initiatives that make our culture special:   

• Second Fridays (a company-wide day off on the second Friday of every month minus November and December of 2025 due to the Holiday schedule). Please note that this benefit is subject to change.
• Comprehensive benefit coverage globally.
• Generous paid parental leave globally.
• Competitive time off globally.
• Dedicated employee-focused ambassadors via Key Contributors & Culture Committees.