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Technical Solutions Consultants rank among the more sponsorship-friendly roles in the U.S. job market. Employers filing H-1B visa and E-3 visa petitions for this title typically require a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, and the role qualifies as a specialty occupation. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsAt NetApp, our High Achievement Principles shape how we work: we innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel as a team. We have a history of helping customers turn challenges into business opportunities. As part of our sales organization, your role will require a strategic blend of technical acumen and charismatic client engagement, ensuring that every partnership is nurtured towards its maximum potential. As a pivotal link between NetApp and our clients, your contributions will directly influence the growth and direction of our department, making a lasting impact on the organization's success. This is more than a job—it's a chance to be part of a team that values innovation, supports professional growth, and celebrates shared victories.
Success profile
Ready for a sales career at NetApp? Explore the traits that can help you thrive.
- Relationship expertise
- Communicator
- Results-driven
- Strategic
- Collaborative
- Perceptive
Responsibilities
San Diego, California, United States
Job category: Amer Sales
Job ID: 136486-en_US
Own Every Moment at NetApp
At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure—delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud.
Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Join teams that innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel together across every function.
Job Summary
The Consulting Solutions Engineer (CSE) is a critical technical leader within NetApp’s strategic account teams for the Hi-Tech sector. This role blends strategic vision with hands-on execution, serving as a trusted advisor to customer stakeholders while driving technical sales outcomes.
The CSE builds deep relationships with engineering, architecture, and IT leadership within marquee Hi-Tech accounts, shaping long-term technology strategies and ensuring flawless execution of pre-sales and solutioning activities.
Role Overview
As the technical lead for strategic Hi-Tech account, you will partner closely with Client Executives to expand NetApp footprint by aligning solutions with customer innovation priorities such as AI/ML, hybrid cloud, cloud-native architectures, semiconductor design workflows, and high-performance infrastructure.
This role requires a balance of:
- Strategic Leadership: Influencing customer technology direction, shaping multi-year roadmaps, and driving platform adoption
- Tactical Execution: Leading day-to-day pre-sales activities including solution design, POCs, demos, and deal execution
Job Responsibilities
Strategic Responsibilities
- Develop and execute account-level technical strategies and multi-year roadmaps aligned to customer business and innovation goals
- Serve as a trusted advisor to CTOs, architects, and engineering leaders within Hi-Tech organizations
- Drive adoption of next-generation technologies including AI/ML infrastructure, hybrid/multi-cloud, data pipelines, and cloud-native platforms
- Create and maintain technical account plans that map to pipeline growth, whitespace expansion, and competitive displacement
- Influence ecosystem partners (hyperscalers, GSIs, ISVs) to build joint solutions aligned to customer outcomes
- Position NetApp as a strategic platform partner across data infrastructure, AI data pipelines, and enterprise storage
Tactical Responsibilities
- Lead all pre-sales execution activities: solution design, architecture reviews, technical presentations, demos, and POCs
- Own the end-to-end technical sales cycle, ensuring alignment between customer requirements and NetApp solutions
- Collaborate with specialists and product teams to bring the right technical expertise into each opportunity
- Build and present compelling technical and financial value propositions (TCO, ROI, business cases)
- Ensure technical accuracy and completeness of proposals, acting as the final authority on solution design
- Support deal closure by addressing technical objections and competitive positioning
- Provide post-sales continuity to ensure successful deployment and customer satisfaction
Requirements & Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 12+ years of experience in pre-sales, solutions engineering, or technical consulting
- Proven track record in managing large strategic Hi-Tech accounts
- Strong background in data infrastructure, storage, and cloud technologies
- Experience working with or for leading infrastructure vendors, hyperscalers, or system integrators
Core Competencies
- Strong ability to operate at both enterprise architecture level and hands-on technical depth
- Expertise in consultative and solution-based selling within large, complex accounts
- Deep understanding of Hi-Tech industry requirements such as:
- Semiconductor / EDA workloads
- HPC and AI infrastructure
- High-throughput data pipelines
- Cloud-native application environments
- Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, from executive briefings to deep technical workshops
- Proven ability to build influence across customer organizations and partner ecosystems
The target salary range for this position is 223,550 - 289,300 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings’ (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region during the recruitment process.
At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.
Why You'll Thrive at NetApp
At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.
NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.
Our culture
We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.
If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.
Submitting an Application
To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.
AI Disclosure
For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision-making.
Our values
Put the customer at the center. Care for each other and our communities. Think and act like owners. Build belonging every day. Embrace a growth mindset.
Benefits
Volunteer time off
40 hours of paid volunteer time each year.
Well-being
Employee Assistance Program, fitness, and mental health resources to help employees be their best.
Time away
Paid time off for vacation and to recharge.
At NetApp, our High Achievement Principles shape how we work: we innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel as a team. We have a history of helping customers turn challenges into business opportunities. As part of our sales organization, your role will require a strategic blend of technical acumen and charismatic client engagement, ensuring that every partnership is nurtured towards its maximum potential. As a pivotal link between NetApp and our clients, your contributions will directly influence the growth and direction of our department, making a lasting impact on the organization's success. This is more than a job—it's a chance to be part of a team that values innovation, supports professional growth, and celebrates shared victories.
Success profile
Ready for a sales career at NetApp? Explore the traits that can help you thrive.
- Relationship expertise
- Communicator
- Results-driven
- Strategic
- Collaborative
- Perceptive
Responsibilities
San Diego, California, United States
Job category: Amer Sales
Job ID: 136486-en_US
Own Every Moment at NetApp
At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure—delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud.
Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Join teams that innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel together across every function.
Job Summary
The Consulting Solutions Engineer (CSE) is a critical technical leader within NetApp’s strategic account teams for the Hi-Tech sector. This role blends strategic vision with hands-on execution, serving as a trusted advisor to customer stakeholders while driving technical sales outcomes.
The CSE builds deep relationships with engineering, architecture, and IT leadership within marquee Hi-Tech accounts, shaping long-term technology strategies and ensuring flawless execution of pre-sales and solutioning activities.
Role Overview
As the technical lead for strategic Hi-Tech account, you will partner closely with Client Executives to expand NetApp footprint by aligning solutions with customer innovation priorities such as AI/ML, hybrid cloud, cloud-native architectures, semiconductor design workflows, and high-performance infrastructure.
This role requires a balance of:
- Strategic Leadership: Influencing customer technology direction, shaping multi-year roadmaps, and driving platform adoption
- Tactical Execution: Leading day-to-day pre-sales activities including solution design, POCs, demos, and deal execution
Job Responsibilities
Strategic Responsibilities
- Develop and execute account-level technical strategies and multi-year roadmaps aligned to customer business and innovation goals
- Serve as a trusted advisor to CTOs, architects, and engineering leaders within Hi-Tech organizations
- Drive adoption of next-generation technologies including AI/ML infrastructure, hybrid/multi-cloud, data pipelines, and cloud-native platforms
- Create and maintain technical account plans that map to pipeline growth, whitespace expansion, and competitive displacement
- Influence ecosystem partners (hyperscalers, GSIs, ISVs) to build joint solutions aligned to customer outcomes
- Position NetApp as a strategic platform partner across data infrastructure, AI data pipelines, and enterprise storage
Tactical Responsibilities
- Lead all pre-sales execution activities: solution design, architecture reviews, technical presentations, demos, and POCs
- Own the end-to-end technical sales cycle, ensuring alignment between customer requirements and NetApp solutions
- Collaborate with specialists and product teams to bring the right technical expertise into each opportunity
- Build and present compelling technical and financial value propositions (TCO, ROI, business cases)
- Ensure technical accuracy and completeness of proposals, acting as the final authority on solution design
- Support deal closure by addressing technical objections and competitive positioning
- Provide post-sales continuity to ensure successful deployment and customer satisfaction
Requirements & Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 12+ years of experience in pre-sales, solutions engineering, or technical consulting
- Proven track record in managing large strategic Hi-Tech accounts
- Strong background in data infrastructure, storage, and cloud technologies
- Experience working with or for leading infrastructure vendors, hyperscalers, or system integrators
Core Competencies
- Strong ability to operate at both enterprise architecture level and hands-on technical depth
- Expertise in consultative and solution-based selling within large, complex accounts
- Deep understanding of Hi-Tech industry requirements such as:
- Semiconductor / EDA workloads
- HPC and AI infrastructure
- High-throughput data pipelines
- Cloud-native application environments
- Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, from executive briefings to deep technical workshops
- Proven ability to build influence across customer organizations and partner ecosystems
The target salary range for this position is 223,550 - 289,300 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings’ (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region during the recruitment process.
At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.
Why You'll Thrive at NetApp
At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.
NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.
Our culture
We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.
If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.
Submitting an Application
To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.
AI Disclosure
For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision-making.
Our values
Put the customer at the center. Care for each other and our communities. Think and act like owners. Build belonging every day. Embrace a growth mindset.
Benefits
Volunteer time off
40 hours of paid volunteer time each year.
Well-being
Employee Assistance Program, fitness, and mental health resources to help employees be their best.
Time away
Paid time off for vacation and to recharge.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Technical Solutions Consultant
Lead with your technical depth, not just your client-facing skills
Hiring managers sponsoring visas for this role want to see systems knowledge, not just communication ability. Highlight specific platforms, APIs, or enterprise software you've implemented. Technical credibility is what justifies the specialty occupation classification on your visa petition.
Target companies with established immigration programs
Enterprise software companies, cloud infrastructure providers, and large SaaS firms sponsor Technical Solutions Consultants regularly. These employers have in-house immigration counsel and streamlined LCA processes, which means faster sponsorship timelines and fewer complications during the H-1B or E-3 visa filing.
Understand how your degree field affects your petition
Your degree must align with the technical requirements of the role. Computer science, information systems, and engineering degrees are straightforward. Business degrees with a technology concentration may qualify but require stronger documentation showing the direct field-to-job connection in your I-129 petition.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for verified sponsoring employers
Not every job posting that mentions this title will include visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers with confirmed sponsorship histories, saving you from applying to positions that will fall through at the offer stage when visa requirements surface.
Prepare to explain the specialty occupation case for your specific role
USCIS scrutinizes consulting titles more than pure engineering roles. Be ready to show that your position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific technical discipline, not a general business or liberal arts background. Job descriptions with vague requirements can trigger RFEs.
Australian nationals should seriously evaluate the E-3 path
If you hold Australian citizenship, the E-3 visa bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely. It requires the same specialty occupation and degree alignment, but approvals happen through consular processing in weeks rather than months. Many employers who hesitate on H-1B will readily sponsor an E-3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Solutions Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's one of the titles USCIS examines carefully. The role qualifies when the job description requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field, such as computer science, engineering, or information systems. Generic consulting roles where any degree suffices are more likely to receive a Request for Evidence. Roles tied to specific technical platforms, enterprise software, or systems integration are stronger candidates for approval.
What degree do I need to get sponsored as a Technical Solutions Consultant?
Most employers require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a closely related technical discipline. Degrees in business information systems can qualify if the curriculum had a strong technical focus. A purely general business or communications degree is unlikely to support a specialty occupation finding unless paired with substantial relevant coursework. Your degree field and your job duties need a demonstrable connection for the petition to hold up.
How can I find Technical Solutions Consultant jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find roles where the employer has an established sponsorship track record. Many postings on general job boards omit sponsorship details entirely, and you only discover the problem after investing time in interviews. Filtering for verified sponsoring employers upfront saves significant time and reduces the risk of reaching the offer stage with a company that ultimately won't file a petition.
Are H-1B approval rates good for this type of role?
Approval rates for technical consulting roles are lower than for pure software engineering positions, primarily because of specialty occupation scrutiny rather than lottery odds. Well-documented petitions from employers with strong immigration programs and clearly written job descriptions perform significantly better. Roles at companies with detailed job requirements specifying technical systems, tools, or methodologies tend to have fewer RFEs and higher approval rates than broadly worded consulting titles.
Can I switch employers on an H-1B if I'm already working as a Technical Solutions Consultant?
Yes. H-1B visa portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for approval, provided your prior H-1B was approved and you haven't fallen out of status. The new employer files their own petition with a new Labor Condition Application. The specialty occupation documentation starts fresh, so the new job description needs to support the specialty occupation finding independently.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Technical Solutions Consultant jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.