Turnitin, LLC

Tech / AI / Software

Director,SolutionsEngineering

$150–250k chicago, illinois, united states; United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Director, Solutions Engineering at Turnitin, LLC. Skills: Solutions Engineering, Sales Engineering, Technical Consulting, Solution Architecture, Team leadership, Strategic thinking, Customer-centric mindset, Executive communication. Directs the pre-sales and technical solutions function for the organization’s Education Technology (EdTech) products and services. Support revenue growth, customer success, and product innovation across K–12, Higher Education, and Strategic/Professional Education mar”

What You'll Achieve.

support revenue growth; customer success; product innovation; Revenue influenced by Solutions Engineering; Technical win rate; Sales cycle length reduction; Customer satisfaction during the pre-sales process; Team performance and growth; ensure the integrity of global education and meaningfully improve learning outcomes

Industry & Context.

Tech / AI / Software
Problems you'll solve

Proven ability to design and architect effective solutions to complex technical problems; Problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

Remote with occasional travel required for customer meetings, conferences, and on-site presentations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

6–12+ years of progressively responsible experience in Solutions Engineering, Sales Engineering, Technical Consulting, or Solution Architecture, 2–5+ years of demonstrable team leadership or management experience, Experience in Education Technology (EdTech), SaaS, or enterprise software, understanding of the EdTech ecosystem technologies, Proven ability to design and architect effective solutions to complex technical problems, Familiarity with education data standards, Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messaging across technical and executive audiences, Demonstrated strategic mindset with the ability to connect technical solutions to overarching business objectives

Nice to Have

Demonstrated experience working with Artificial Intelligence technologies, including generative AI, machine learning, or data-driven automation solutions, Experience with CRM systems (e. g. , Salesforce) and demo platforms, Technical background/understanding in software engineering, IT, or systems architecture, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Education Technology, or related field

What You'll Do.

Directs the pre-sales and technical solutions function for the organization’s Education Technology (EdTech) products and services

Support revenue growth

and product innovation across K–12

and Strategic/Professional Education markets

and mentor a high-performing Solutions Engineering team

Actively support strategic sales opportunities and complex customer engagements

Acts as the primary liaison

and Customer Success teams to design scalable

and impactful for education customers

and coach a team of Solutions Engineers

fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning

Define the solutions engineering strategy aligned with company revenue goals and establish best practices for technical evaluations

and product demonstrations

Manage capacity planning

resource engagement prioritization

and hiring for the team

Partner with Sales team to provide technical sales support for strategic and enterprise opportunities

Lead high-complexity customer discussions

conducting detailed needs assessments to translate business requirements into compelling technical solutions

Oversee or personally execute executive-level product demonstrations

technical/strategic presentations

and proof-of-concepts/pilot programs

Develop a deep understanding of customer environments

Develop value-based solutions aligned to customer use cases

Address key education requirements and technologies

including LMS platforms

data integrations and APIs

and compliance with data privacy standards

Master both front-end and back-end product knowledge

serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to internal and external stakeholders

Partner with Product teams to communicate customer requirements

and field feedback to help shape the product roadmap

product content resource generation

and feature prioritization

Collaborate with Customer Success and Onboarding teams to ensure seamless handoffs from pre-sales to implementation and guarantee strategic customer success

Coordinate and design inter-departmental processes to address complex workflow scenarios reducing barriers for execution of charters

and report on key departmental metrics

including technical win rate

impact on revenue growth

Improve solutions engineering processes

and technical documentation

Implement and manage demo environments and solution architectures

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with Sales team to provide technical sales support for strategic and enterprise opportunities; Acts as the primary liaison, bridging Sales, Product, and Customer Success teams; Partner with Product teams to communicate customer requirements, market needs, and field feedback to help shape the product roadmap, product content resource generation, and feature prioritization; Collaborate with Customer Success and Onboarding teams to ensure seamless handoffs from pre-sales to implementation and guarantee strategic customer success; Coordinate and design inter-departmental processes to address complex workflow scenarios reducing barriers for execution of charters; Cross-Functional collaboration

Communication Scope

Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills; ability to tailor messaging across technical and executive audiences; Executive communication

Full Job Description

When you join Turnitin, you'll be welcomed into a company that is a recognized innovator in global education. For over 25 years, Turnitin has partnered with educators and institutions to develop learning integrity solutions that recognize the enduring value of critical thinking in a rapidly changing world. Over 16,000 academic institutions, publishers, and corporations use our services in more than 185 countries around the world: Turnitin Feedback Studio, Clarity, Originality, Gradescope, ExamSoft, Similarity, and iThenticate. Protecting the value of an authentic education is at the heart of who we are. Experience a remote-first culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in a way that best suits you, supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being. Our diverse community of colleagues are all unified by a shared desire to make a difference in education. Turnitin is a global organization with team members in over 35 countries including the United States, Mexico, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, India, and the Philippines. Solutions Engineering Leadership – Education Technology Role Overview This leadership role directs the pre-sales and technical solutions function for the organization’s Education Technology (EdTech) products and services, aiming to support revenue growth, customer success, and product innovation across K–12, Higher Education, and Strategic/Professional Education markets. The leader is responsible for building, managing, and mentoring a high-performing Solutions Engineering team while actively supporting strategic sales opportunities and complex customer engagements. This position acts as the primary liaison, bridging Sales, Product, and Customer Success teams to design scalable, secure, and impactful for education customers. Key Responsibilities * Leadership & Team Development: Build, lead, mentor, and coach a team of Solutions Engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

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