Solutions Architect
Taken at the midpoint of its range, $265,000/yr, this role pays more than the middle Sales Engineering & Solutions opening on the board today ($195k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $163k–$300k/yr.
The posting
About Vercel
Vercel is the agentic infrastructure company, freeing people and agents to ship what's next. For more than a decade we've helped builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience.
Now we're scaling our products for both agents and people to ship and run software, built in the open and trusted by OpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide.
About the role
As a Solutions Architect on the Field Engineering team, you'll be the trusted technical advisor to enterprise customers across pre-sales and post-sales, for teams running AI and web workloads on Vercel. You'll qualify technical fit, design future-state architectures, and run evaluations and proofs of concept before the deal, then guide adoption as lead architect after it, bringing in Professional Services, Developer Success, Product, and Engineering when customers need them. This is a hybrid role based in Austin, New York City, or San Francisco, with three days a week in the office.
What you'll do
- Lead technical discovery with Sales, qualify use cases, and design target architectures for AI agents and web applications on Vercel
- Own proofs of concept (POCs) and pilots end to end: set success criteria, guide implementation, and document outcomes for executive buyers
- Build and deliver tailored demos, technical presentations, and workshops for developer and executive audiences
- Act as lead architect post-sale for strategic accounts, guiding onboarding, reference implementations, and migrations, and tuning performance with Core Web Vitals and observability data
- Run customer security, compliance, and architecture reviews, and feed recurring field gaps back to Product and Engineering
What you need
- 5+ years of experience in a customer-facing technical role such as solutions architect, sales engineer, or platform architect, working with web or cloud platforms
- Hands-on JavaScript and TypeScript experience, including reviewing production application code built with Next.js, React, or another modern framework
- Designed enterprise architectures covering web performance, caching, networking, and security on AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Ran technical evaluations or POCs on enterprise deals with both executive and developer stakeholders
Bonus if you
- Built and shipped an AI-powered application or agent, for example with the AI SDK
- Led a large-scale migration to a cloud-native or composable architecture (headless CMS, commerce, identity)
- Supported customer security reviews against SOC 2, PCI DSS, or HIPAA
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive compensation package, including equity.
- Inclusive Healthcare Package.
- Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
- Flexible Time Off.
- We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.
The San Francisco, CA On Target Earnings pay range for this role is $190,000 - $340,000. Actual OTE will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.
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Disclosures
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- Equal Opportunity: Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.
Taken from Vercel's own posting, last seen live on 30 Oct 2026.
The application
Your details and LinkedIn, then 8 questions (2 written).
- 1.Are you currently based in any of these countries? Please note these are the only countries where we are accepting applicationsPick one (9 options)
- 2.Will you require Visa Sponsorship now, or in the future?Yes or no
- 3.Your authorization to work in the country where you live. Please choose the option that describes your work authorization.Pick one
- 4.Do you live in one of the following states? Alabama, Alaska, Delaware, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, West Virginia, or Wyoming.Yes or no
- 5.Do you have hands on experience with React, Next.js, or another modern framework? Please specify.Written answer
- 6.What's your experience with AI?Written answer
- 7.Please double-check all the information provided above. Ensuring accuracy is crucial, as any errors or omissions may impact the review of your application.Pick one: I have reviewed and confirmed that all the information provided is accurate and complete.
- 8.Where did you first hear about this role?Pick one (14 options)
From Vercel's apply page, checked 30 Oct 2026.
About Vercel
Cloud infrastructure for building and running web apps and AI agents, sold from startups to large enterprises.
Pay schedule: Hybrid-office employee pay, with commission built into the OTE for account executives.
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