Director, Solutions Architect

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 of Solutions Architects to join our Field Engineering team. You’ll be responsible for building and leading a team of pre and post sales Solutions Architects supporting our startups sales organization across the Americas, helping customers ship incredible web and AI products using Vercel, Next.js, AI SDK and v0. 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 position based in San Francisco, Austin or New York, with a required 3 days per week in office. What You Will Do: Lead, develop, and manage the AMER Startups SA team, including training, career development, and compensation. Ensure technical excellence across the pre-sales cycle. Provide hands-on support for key accounts as needed (presentations, archite