Sr. Solutions Engineer, West

About Keyfactor Our mission is to securely connect the world: humans, machines, and AI. Keyfactor is the leader in trust infrastructure for AI and machines, helping the world's largest enterprises and government agencies take control of the cryptographic identities that safeguard every digital interaction. Behind the platform is a global team of people who care deeply about the work and each other. We move fast, think big, and show up for one another every day. If you're looking for work that matters and a team that brings out your best, we hope you'll trust your future with Keyfactor! Title: Sr. Solutions Engineer, West Location: United States, West (Remote) Experience: Senior Job Function: Solutions Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Industry: Computer and Network Security About the position 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. Job 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. Travel Expectations: Up to 25-40% 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 se