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Manager, Commercial Solution Engineering

Sigma ComputingSan FranciscoSolutions Engineering
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Salary
$170K - $195K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
27 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

Sigma Computing is seeking a Manager, Commercial Solution Engineering for a hybrid role based in San Francisco, requiring candidates to work onsite four days a week. This position acts as a first-line, player-coach leader responsible for guiding a team of Solution Engineers to make data access easy and drive business results.

Key Responsibilities

Hire, ramp, and coach a team of Commercial Solution Engineers, providing timely feedback and building individual development plans for future leadership.
Maintain a continuous pipeline of strong SE candidates to ensure active recruitment is always prepared.
Step into discovery calls, deliver product demos, present roadmaps, cover customer meetings, and represent Sigma in front of executive audiences.
Partner closely with commercial sales leaders, customer success, and partner channels on strategy and execution to drive revenue growth.
Review discovery sessions, demos, and proof of concepts to uphold high quality standards across the team.
Collaborate with product and marketing teams to ensure feedback from solution engineering shapes product roadmaps and messaging.
Oversee day-to-day team operations, covering capacity planning, deal coverage, performance management, and RFP or security responses.

Requirements

Possess 4 to 5+ years of experience as a Solution Engineer, Sales Engineer, or similar pre-sales technical role within business intelligence, analytics, or data platforms.
Bring 1 to 5 years of direct management experience leading a technical or customer-facing team.
Demonstrate a strong data background with fluency in SQL, cloud data warehouses like Snowflake, Redshift, or BigQuery, and modern BI or analytics tooling.
Exhibit proven customer relationship skills and a track record of partnering with sales leadership to grow revenue.
Feel comfortable presenting to and building relationships with VP and C-level audiences.
Hold a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or possess equivalent technical and business experience.
Be able to accommodate up to 25% travel.

Nice to Have

Experience scaling a Solution Engineering or technical pre-sales team through hypergrowth.
Background working at a SaaS company or with cloud architectures.
Prior startup experience.
Familiarity with ETL tools such as Fivetran, Matillion, or traditional ETL methods.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
Spark
Snowflake
Redshift
BigQuery
Fivetran
Matillion

Salary and Benefits

Base salary range of $170,000 to $195,000 annually, with compensation varying based on qualifications and experience.
Eligible for variable pay based on goal achievement.
Stock options.
Comprehensive benefits package including generous health benefits, flexible time off policy, paid bonding time for new parents, traditional and Roth 401(k), commuter and FSA benefits, and a lunch program.

About the Company

Sigma is an AI runtime environment and agentic analytics platform built on the cloud data warehouse that allows teams to build apps, agents, and analytics. Trusted by more than 2,000 customers including AMD, Duolingo, Colgate-Palmolive, and JPMorgan Chase, the company reached $200M in annual recurring revenue with over 100% year-over-year growth. Sigma is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and strong team.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the official Sigma Computing careers page.

Skills and tech stack

PythonSQLSparkSnowflake

Questions candidates ask

What is the location and work arrangement for this role?

This position is based in San Francisco, California, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring candidates to be onsite 4 days a week.

What is the salary range for the Manager, Commercial Solution Engineering position?

The base salary range is $170k to $195k annually, with additional compensation including variable pay, stock options, and benefits.

How much travel is required for this role?

This position carries a 25% travel expectation.

What experience is required in management and technical pre-sales?

Candidates must have 4 to 5+ years of experience as a Solution Engineer or similar pre-sales technical role, and 1 to 5 years of experience directly managing a technical or customer-facing team.

What technical skills are needed for this job?

Applicants need a strong data background with fluency in SQL, cloud data warehouses like Snowflake, Redshift, or BigQuery, and modern business intelligence tooling.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Sigma Computing careers page.

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