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Director, Solutions Engineering (USA Remote)

$150k-250k/hrFull-timeRemote

location_on880 P, 880, P Street Northwest, Shaw, Logan Circle/Shaw, Ward 2, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001, United States

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Job Description

About Turnitin

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.

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.

Our Mission

Ensure the integrity of global education and meaningfully improve learning outcomes.

Our Values

  • Customer Centric: Our mission is focused on improving learning outcomes; we do this by putting educators and learners at the center of everything we do.
  • Passion for Learning: We are committed to our own learning and growth internally. And we support education and learning around the globe.
  • Integrity: Integrity is the heartbeat of Turnitin—it is the core of our products, the way we treat each other, and how we work with our customers and vendors.
  • Action & Ownership: We have a bias for action. We act like owners. We are willing to change even when it’s hard.
  • One Team: We strive to break down silos, collaborate effectively, and celebrate each others' successes.
  • Global Mindset: We consider different perspectives and celebrate diversity. We are one team. The work we do has an impact on the world.

About the Role

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 solutions for education customers.

Culture & Benefits

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.

At Turnitin, we believe Total Rewards go far beyond pay. While salary, bonus or commission are important, they’re only part of the value you receive in exchange for your work. Beyond compensation, you’ll experience the intrinsic rewards of unleashing your potential and making a positive impact on global education. You’ll also thrive in a culture free of politics, surrounded by humble, inclusive, and collaborative teammates.

In addition, our extrinsic rewards include generous time off and health and wellness programs that provide choice, flexibility, and a safety net for life’s challenges. You’ll also enjoy a remote-first culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in the way that suits you best, all supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being.

Equal Opportunity

Turnitin, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer—vets/disabled.

Work location

Work model: Remote

880 P, 880, P Street Northwest, Shaw, Logan Circle/Shaw, Ward 2, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001, United States

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Key Responsibilities

  • check_circlePartner with Sales to provide technical support for strategic opportunities
  • check_circleLead complex customer discussions and needs assessments
  • check_circlePartner with Product teams to shape the product roadmap
  • check_circleCollaborate with Customer Success to ensure seamless handoffs
  • check_circleTrack and report on key departmental metrics and performance
  • check_circleBuild, lead, and mentor a high-performing Solutions Engineering team
  • check_circleDevelop value-based solutions aligned to customer use cases
  • check_circleExecute executive-level product demonstrations and proof-of-concepts

Requirements

  • verified6-12+ years experience in Solutions Engineering, Sales Engineering, Technical Consulting, or Solution Architecture
  • verified2-5+ years team leadership or management experience
  • verifiedExperience in Education Technology (EdTech), SaaS, or enterprise software
  • verifiedStrong understanding of EdTech ecosystem technologies
  • verifiedProven ability to design and architect effective solutions to complex technical problems
  • verifiedFamiliarity with education data standards
  • verifiedExceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills
  • verifiedAbility to tailor messaging across technical and executive audiences
  • verifiedDemonstrated strategic mindset with ability to connect technical solutions to business objectives

Benefits & Perks

check_circleGenerous paid time off and national holidayscheck_circleSelf-care days for employee well-beingcheck_circleCompetitive education reimbursement programcheck_circleMonthly wellness or home office reimbursementcheck_circleCharitable contribution match programcheck_circleRetirement plan with employer match or contributioncheck_circleHealth care coverage optionscheck_circleAccess to Employee Assistance Program for mental health

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: salesforce, generative ai, machine learning, data-driven automation, lms platforms, data integrations, apis, data privacy, crm systems, demo platforms.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Education Technology, or related field.

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What does a Director, Solutions Engineering (USA Remote) at Turnitin, LLC do?expand_more
A Director, Solutions Engineering (USA Remote) at Turnitin, LLC is responsible for the following: Partner with Sales to provide technical support for strategic opportunities; Lead complex customer discussions and needs assessments; Partner with Product teams to shape the product roadmap; and Collaborate with Customer Success to ensure seamless handoffs.
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To qualify for the Director, Solutions Engineering (USA Remote) at Turnitin, LLC position, applicants should have: 6-12+ years experience in Solutions Engineering, Sales Engineering, Technical Consulting, or Solution Architecture; 2-5+ years team leadership or management experience; Experience in Education Technology (EdTech), SaaS, or enterprise software; Strong understanding of EdTech ecosystem technologies; Proven ability to design and architect effective solutions to complex technical problems; and Familiarity with education data standards.
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The advertised salary range for Director, Solutions Engineering (USA Remote) at Turnitin, LLC is $150k-250k/hr.
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Director, Solutions Engineering (USA Remote) at Turnitin, LLC is based in 880 P, 880, P Street Northwest, Shaw, Logan Circle/Shaw, Ward 2, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001, United States. This is a remote role.
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Turnitin, LLC has listed this Director, Solutions Engineering (USA Remote) role as remote.
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Director, Solutions Engineering (USA Remote) at Turnitin, LLC typically requires 6+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.
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Key skills for Director, Solutions Engineering (USA Remote) at Turnitin, LLC include salesforce; generative ai; machine learning; data-driven automation; lms platforms; data integrations; apis; and data privacy.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Education Technology, or related field.
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Director, Solutions Engineering (USA Remote) at Turnitin, LLC is part of the Engineering job category on Recrutus.