Director of Solution Engineering (Solutions Validation & Customer Use Cases)

HPE-Juniper Networking is a leading telecommunications equipment vendor building high-performance network products for service providers, enterprises, data centers, campus, and metro customers The Solution Engineering organization is responsible for qualifying and validating HPE networking products and software solutions for customer deployment by developing comprehensive test strategies and executing test plans on representative topologies that accurately reflect real-world customer environments Leveraging agile methodologies, AI-assisted engineering, automation, and innovation, the organization delivers production-grade solutions that meet the evolving requirements of customers worldwide The Director of Solution Engineering is a senior leadership position responsible for defining strategy, driving execution excellence, and leading teams of highly skilled engineering professionals focused on solution validation, customer use-case qualification, automation, and product readiness This role requires a combination of exceptional technical depth, business acumen, organizational leadership, and stakeholder management The Director serves as a trusted partner to executive leadership, architecture teams, product management, engineering development, and customer-facing organizations to influence strategy and deliver superior customer outcomes Define and execute the long-term strategy for solution validation, customer use-case qualification, automation, and product readiness across multiple product portfolios Establish organizational goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), and operational frameworks aligned with company objectives and business priorities Drive transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, release quality, predictability, and customer satisfaction Build and scale high-performing teams through effective leadership, organizational planning, succession management, and talent development Create a culture focused on innovation, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement Provide executive oversight for delivery of complex software and networking solutions spanning multiple programs, product lines, and customer segments Collaborate with Product Management, Architecture, Development, Sales, and Field organizations to ensure alignment between customer requirements and solution deployment Drive strategic prioritization, resource allocation, and execution planning to meet business objectives and release commitments Ensure delivery excellence through predictable processes, quality metrics, risk management, and operational reviews Champion automation-first methodologies that improve productivity, product quality, test coverage, and scalability Represent the organization in executive discussions involving strategic customers, partners, and business stakeholders Develop a deep understanding of customer deployment environments, emerging use cases, competitive positioning, and market trends Drive customer-centric engineering practices to ensure solutions address real-world customer challenges Partner with sales, customer success, and field engineering organizations to accelerate adoption and customer satisfaction Partner closely with senior engineering leaders, architects, product management, business units, and executive teams to define technical and business strategies Drive alignment across multiple organizations to resolve cross-functional challenges and accelerate decision-making Lead executive reviews and communicate progress, risks, mitigation plans, and strategic recommendations Influence company-wide engineering initiatives, process improvements, and technology adoption strategies Partner with Release Management and key stakeholders to drive execution against strategic milestones, ensuring predictable delivery and successful release outcomes Build, mentor, and develop managers and senior technical leaders to create a sustainable leadership pipeline Create career growth frameworks that maximize employee engagement, retention, and performance Attract and recruit world-class engineering talent across technical and leadership positions Foster an inclusive and diverse workplace that encourages innovation and collaboration Drive employee recognition, coaching, and professional development programs Provide technical leadership across networking, cloud, automation, AI-driven operations, and emerging technologies Influence future product direction by identifying strategic technology investments and innovation opportunities Promote industry participation through patents, standards contributions, certifications, technical publications, and conferences Encourage adoption of advanced automation, AI/ML, virtualization, containerization, and software-defined networking technologies Drive innovation initiatives that create measurable business value and competitive differentiation Own budget planning, resource forecasting, and investment decisions for engineering infrastructure and tool ecosystems Optimize CAPEX and OPEX investments while maximizing return on engineering resources and test infrastructure Drive operational efficiency through strategic planning, utilization management, and infrastructure consolidation Manage organizational risks and ensure successful mitigation strategies for key business initiatives Benefits Recognition for your contributions, and potential participation in long-term incentives like annual equity awards The chance to earn an annual bonus based on performance A hybrid, flexible work model that ensures connectivity, a commitment to our culture and continued impact for team members Subsidized health insurance, retirement programs and paid time off, including an industry-leading maternity and paternity leave package Opportunities for personal and professional development to help you reach your career goals Expertise in organizational scaling, workforce planning, and talent developmentStrong customer-facing capabilities with the ability to influence business outcomesExceptional communication, presentation, and executive stakeholder management skillsDemonstrated success building high-performance engineering culturesDeep understanding of networking technologies, architectures, and industry trendsProven ability to drive organizational transformation and innovationStrong strategic thinking with demonstrated success executing large-scale engineering initiativesProven executive leadership experience managing managers and large engineering organizationsOutstanding problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution capabilitiesAbility to align technology investments with business objectives and customer prioritiesStrong financial and operational management skillsAutomation FrameworksData Center NetworkingCLOS and Spine-Leaf ArchitecturesStrong knowledge of:L2VPN, L3VPN, MPLS, Segment RoutingPython, Network API IntegrationsLayer 2 Technologies (LAG, MC-LAG, Virtual Chassis)Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF, ISIS)Service Provider NetworksEVPN-VXLANIP/MPLS RoutingCloud Networking ArchitecturesContainerization and KubernetesNAT, GRE, IPSec, and Security technologiesHigh Availability and Resiliency ArchitecturesBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred18+ years of experience in networking, software engineering, or telecommunications8+ years of leadership experience, including managing managers and large technical organizationsExperience working with multi-functional global engineering organizationsProven track record of delivering complex networking products, solutions, and customer use-case validations at scale, with deep experience in Solution Engineering and product readinessIndustry certifications such as JNCIE, JNCIP, CCIE, or equivalent are highly desirableDeep knowledge of HPE networking products, architectures, and customer deployment modelsExperience with any competitive networking platformsExperience with AI-assisted engineering practices and tools is highly desirableDemonstrated history of innovation through patents, standards participation, publications, or industry leadershipExcellent verbal, written, and executive presentation skills #J-18808-Ljbffr