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Lead - Solution Engineer

Freshworks freshworks.com Open · verified Sep 24, 2026
Hybrid San Mateo Full-time Senior Solutions & Sales Engineering

At a glance

Senior Solutions & Sales Engineering role at Freshworks. San Mateo · full-time · $136,085–$168,105 base.

SalaryStated by Freshworks
$136,085 – $168,105
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleSolutions & Sales Engineering
SenioritySenior
LocationSan Mateo
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$136,085–$168,105
PostedAug 6, 2026 · 7w ago
Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • You'll uncover enterprise customers' key business problems and gather requirements to define them clearly
  • You'll support sales on active deals through discovery calls and Freshworks product demonstrations
  • You'll build persuasive demos and explain solution value to audiences with different needs
  • You'll keep developing your skills and champion the platform's user experience

What you bring

  • Bring six to eight years of solution engineering experience
  • Communicate clearly in writing, verbally, in presentations, and with stakeholders
  • Solve business and technical problems across cross-functional teams
  • Manage multiple deals each month with strong time management in a fast-moving sales setting

Who this fits

You’ll fit this role if you’re an analytical, confident communicator who takes a methodical approach and works with urgency. You’ll support enterprise business across North America in a hybrid role requiring onsite work Tuesday through Thursday at the San Mateo office.

From the employer

Organizations everywhere struggle under the crushing costs and complexities of “solutions” that promise to simplify their lives. To create a better experience for their customers and employees. To help them grow. Software is a choice that can make or break a business. Create better or worse experiences. Propel or throttle growth. Business software has become a blocker instead of ways to get work done.

There’s another option. Freshworks. With a fresh vision for how the world works.

Freshworks Inc. builds uncomplicated service software that delivers exceptional employee and customer experiences. Our people-first approach to AI eliminates friction, helping businesses reduce complexity, lower cost-to-serve, and deliver faster, more human support through enterprise-grade yet easy-to-use CX and IT solutions. Nearly 75,000 companies, including Bridgestone, New Balance, Nucor, S&P Global, and Sony Music, trust Freshworks to power their Employee Experience (EX) and Customer Experience (CX) operations.

Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.

At Freshworks, we pride ourselves on providing industry-leading, AI-first Employee Experience software. Our customers deliver greater levels of service through an intuitive and powerful ITSM, ITAM, ITOM, and ESM platform. If you're looking to move fast and make a significant impact in an exciting space, you're in the right place!

We are constantly looking for smart, passionate individuals dedicated to creating great products, designing exceptional experiences, building scalable platforms, and delighting customers. We are seeking a Lead Solution Engineer to join our growing GTM team in North America, focusing on our Enterprise business. If you have strong analytical skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving, we want to hear from you. If you're a confident speaker who can communicate effectively with diverse audiences, we want to hear from you. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth work environment, then we definitely want to hear from you. Reach out to us, and let's chat!

As a Lead Solution Engineer, your primary responsibilities include:

  • Collaborating with our Enterprise customers to identify and address their most critical business challenges.
  • Supporting the sales team by conducting discovery calls and delivering product demonstrations for active deals.
  • Gathering requirements effectively to clearly define customer problems.
  • Building and presenting compelling demonstrations of Freshworks products.
  • Articulating the value of Freshworks solutions to a variety of audiences.
  • Embracing lifelong learning and continuously developing your skills.
  • Evangelizing the refreshing user experience offered by the Freshworks platform.

  • 6-8 years of Solution Engineering experience.
  • Excellent soft skills and presentation abilities; you will rely on these daily!
  • Proven capability to work on cross-functional teams to address business and technical challenges.
  • Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated time management skills in a dynamic sales environment; you will manage multiple deals monthly.
  • Highly driven individuals with a focus on execution and a strong sense of urgency are encouraged to apply.
  • A Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
  • Experience selling SaaS products to SLED/Manufacturing customers or ITSM platforms is preferred.

Please note this is a hybrid role with onsite expectations of 3x/week (Tuesday - Thursday) from our San Mateo office.

The annual base salary range for this position is $136,085 – $168,105 USD.

Compensation is based on a variety of factors including but not limited to location, experience, job-related skills, and level.

Freshworks offers multiple options for dental, medical, vision, disability and life insurances. Equity + ESPP, flexible PTO, flexible spending, commuter benefits and wellness benefits are also offered. Freshworks also offers adoption and parental leave benefits.

At Freshworks, we have fostered an environment that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion, welcoming colleagues of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and ethnicities. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer environment that boosts the goals of our employees, communities, and business. Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.

At Freshworks, we have fostered an environment that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion, welcoming colleagues of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and ethnicities. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer environment that boosts the goals of our employees, communities, and business. Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.

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