Director, Solutions Architects

About Vercel: Vercel is the agentic infrastructure company. We free people and agents to ship what’s next. For more than a decade, Vercel has shaped how the web is built. As the team behind Next.js, v0, and AI SDK, we create products that help builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience. Now, software is entering a new era, and the next generation of products will not just be used by people. They will be built, extended, and operated by agents. We are building the platform for that future, trusted by companies like OpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide . Whether you’re building our products, supporting our customers, growing our community, or shaping our story, you’ll help define what comes next. About the role: We are looking for a Director, Solutions Architects to join our Field Engineering organization. You’ll be responsible for building and leading our team of Solutions Architects and Managers across Europe, helping customers ship incredible web and AI products using Vercel, Next.js, and our agentic infrastructure stack. You will drive technical excellence, mentor the team, and partner closely with sales leadership to win new business and expand existing accounts. You will report to the VP of Field Engineering. This is a hybrid role based in Vercel's London or Berlin office, with a required three days per week onsite. What you will do: Lead, develop, and manage our EMEA SA team. Ensure technical excellence across the pre-sales cycle. Provide hands-on support for key accounts as needed (presentations, architecture reviews, migration plans). Oversee and coach SA engagements on strategic accounts across segments. Partner with our engineering org to provide product feedback from the field. Develop repeatable plays from trends your are seeing across your team. Track and report SA performance to Sales and Field Engineering leadership quarterly. Own org planning, staffing, budgeting, and