Principal - Solution Engineering
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2133 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 53% sure that is the right code. FRESHWORKS TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers) or SOC 2139 (Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Most likely code | £38,400 | £43,900 | £49,400 | £54,900 |
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Also possible | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
2139 Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £36,600 | £41,800 | £47,100 | £52,300 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We are looking for a Principal Solutions Engineer to support the continued growth of our business in the Netherlands. You will play a critical role by being the technical expert who helps our Dutch team with closing new business opportunities as well as consulting or selling to the most strategic prospects and accounts at Freshworks in the region.
Principal Solutions Engineers play a key role in thought leadership with prospects, asset creation based on domain expertise and knowledge of market trends, be the voice of the GTM teams into the product organization, represent Freshworks at industry conferences and events and in addition are “hands-on” to lead big deal conversations and help close large deals and act as a mentor to the regional solution engineering organization.
As a Principal Solution Engineer you will also utilize your strong technical, business, and customer skills to provide a deep level of technical consultation to prospects and customers to support sales and channel goals.
You will have the opportunity to articulate our value proposition, technology solutions and offer thought leadership to both business and technical audiences. This role is ideal for someone with mid-market and enterprise software pre-sales experience in a SaaS or technology product organization and strong experience with ITSM/ITIL and cloud based infrastructure. You have a passion and the ability to act as a trusted advisor through all stages of the sales cycle to mid-market and enterprise customers.
Role Profile
- Thought Leadership - Thinks about problems statements that other SEs are not thinking about and does deep thinking on these. This process may involve market trends research, experiential analysis, competitive learning, or consuming/analyzing analyst research.
- A strong voice for GTM teams when it comes to communicating with product teams. She/he has a keen eye for product gaps, bugs and enhancements and is able to communicate critical issues with product that get in the way of effective solutioning
- Having any other European languages additionally would be an added advantage
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in a similar technical solution engineering preferably in ITIL/ITSM domain or in a SaaS or software product environments
- Experience in a SaaS or technology product organization and experience with ITSM/ITIL Methodologies and cloud based infrastructure is key
- Possess excellent senior customer stakeholder (incl. CxOs) and internal communication skills
- Experience working on complex sales cycles in Mid-Market and Enterprise business segments
- Excellent communication and listening skills, high-level presentation and demonstration skills, enthusiastic about helping and serving clients, strongly customer and solution oriented personality
- Highly driven individual with an execution focus and a strong sense of urgency
- A colleague who enjoys working in a high-energy team environment
At Freshworks, we have fostered an environment that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion, welcoming colleagues of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and ethnicities. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer environment that boosts the goals of our employees, communities, and business. Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.
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Where this offer sits in the market
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers (SOC 2133) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~187k in sample- Middle half £45,136–79,976
- Median £60,216
- Going rate £54,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,400–49,400
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2133 going rate of £54,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.