Solutions Engineering Manager - Mid-Market (NY) at Notion

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Software, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years as a high-performing Solutions/Sales Engineer, including leadership experience mentoring or managing SEs
  • Technical depth in SaaS integrations and platform architecture, with the ability to explain and apply APIs in real workflows
  • Strong executive presence and customer communication; proven partnership with Sales, Product, and Marketing
  • Demonstrated project leadership and a growth mindset in fast-changing environments
  • Curiosity and fluency with rapidly evolving AI technology and its practical applications in productivity

Responsibilities

  • Manage, coach, and develop a team of Solutions Engineers supporting AMER Mid-Market AEs
  • Set standards for discovery, demo excellence, POCs, and technical validation
  • Guide customers on IAM/SSO, DLP/SIEM considerations, and API usage to support advanced workflows
  • Respond to RFPs and security questionnaires with precise, timely detail
  • Represent Notion with customers and at industry events; contribute to technical content and field enablement
  • Partner with AMER Mid-Market Sales leaders and AEs to drive technical wins across the region
  • Build and deliver compelling, scalable technical demos and proofs of concept tailored to mid-market use cases
  • Advise on integrations, security, and compliance requirements common to mid-market customers, coordinating internal and third-party resources as needed
  • Document technical considerations, curate product feedback, and contribute to internal knowledge bases
  • Evangelize Notion’s platform and AI capabilities and influence our roadmap through clear customer insight

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Solutions EngineeringTechnical SalesDemosProofs of ConceptIntegrationsSecurityComplianceAI CapabilitiesSales LeadershipHiringMentoringPlaybooks

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work location policy for this role?

Notion requires all team members to work from their offices on Mondays and Thursdays, designated as Anchor Days, with certain teams or positions possibly requiring additional in-office days. The role is based in NY.

What skills are required for the Solutions Engineering Manager role?

Candidates need 5+ years as a high-performing Solutions/Sales Engineer, including leadership experience mentoring or managing SEs, and technical depth in SaaS integrations and platform architecture with the ability to explain them.

What does the role involve in terms of team management?

The role requires managing, coaching, and developing a team of Solutions Engineers supporting AMER Mid-Market AEs, including hiring, mentoring, playbooks, and processes.

What is Notion's company culture like?

In-person collaboration is essential to Notion's culture, with required office attendance on Mondays and Thursdays as Anchor Days.

What experience makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate will have 5+ years as a high-performing Solutions/Sales Engineer with leadership experience in mentoring or managing SEs, plus technical depth in SaaS integrations and platform architecture.

Notion

Versatile productivity and collaboration platform

About Notion

Notion is a workspace platform designed to enhance productivity and collaboration for a wide range of users, from startups to large enterprises. It combines various tools into a single platform, allowing teams to write, plan, and share their work efficiently. Users can start with a free version and upgrade to paid plans as their needs grow. Key features include customizable notes and documents, project management tools, and a drag-and-drop interface for easy page creation. Notion also includes an AI-powered Q&A feature that provides instant answers to user queries, helping to centralize knowledge. The platform supports multiple languages and has a strong global community that contributes content and organizes events.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$325.9MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance
PTO
Mental health & wellbeing package
Parental leave
Fertility coverage
Retirement matching
Commuter benefits
Monthly stipend

Risks

Increased competition from AI-enhanced tools like Evernote.
Potential trust issues with AI features due to factual inaccuracies.
User resistance to adopting new productivity tools.

Differentiation

Notion combines note-taking, task management, and databases into a single platform.
The platform offers customizable workspaces for personal and collaborative use.
Notion AI assists with tasks like text generation and predictive analytics.

Upsides

Integration with Slack and Google Drive enhances workflow automation.
Acquisition of Skiff strengthens Notion's privacy offerings.
Standalone apps like Notion Calendar expand Notion's modular productivity solutions.

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