Senior Director, Solutions Engineering, API

Akamai Technologies

Senior Director Solutions Engineering API partnering with Sales, Product Management, Marketing, and Customer Success. Driving revenue growth through exceptional security solutions and strategic direction.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $190,700 - $343,300 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityDockerKubernetes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direction to pre-sales Leads and Managers
Communicating the team's direction, goals and progress to sales and pre-sales leadership
Leading initiatives to build team capabilities for new products
Owning and developing reports and analytics for data-driven strategies
Partnering with internal cross-functional teams for business objectives and customer satisfaction

Requirements

What you’ll need

15 years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Solutions Engineering, MIS or its equivalent
Experience managing global technical teams
Expertise in API architectures, gateways, identity frameworks, and cloud-native ecosystems like Kubernetes, Docker, and Service Mesh
Expertise in networking protocols, enterprise cybersecurity tools, API discovery, and security testing aligned with OWASP API Top 10 standards
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to build alignment, trust, and productive relationships with cross-functional stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401K savings plan
Company holidays
Vacation (in the form of PTO)
Sick time
Family friendly benefits including parental leave
Employee assistance program focusing on mental and financial wellness

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Hard Skills & Tools

API architecturesAPI gatewaysidentity frameworkscloud-native ecosystemsKubernetesDockerService Meshnetworking protocolsenterprise cybersecurity toolssecurity testing

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsleadershipteam buildingrelationship managementalignmenttrust buildingcross-functional collaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Solutions EngineeringBachelor's degree in MIS