Director of Strategic Accounts at Hackerrank - UK

Santa Clara, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Feb, 26

Salary

350000.0

Posted On

19 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Account Management, Customer Success, Team Leadership, SaaS, Negotiation, Forecasting, Pipeline Management, C-Level Engagement, Talent Management, Operational Excellence, Market Dynamics, Customer Insights, Renewals, Expansions, Coaching, HR Tech

Industry

Software Development

Description

HackerRank helps thousands of companies like OpenAI, NVIDIA, Amazon hire developers based on their skills vs pedigree, and also nurtures a community of millions of developers to upskill themselves to become the next-gen developers. The people at HackerRank care deeply about their work and have an extremely intense work ethic. In many companies, speed & quality is a tradeoff. At HackerRank, it’s not -- we expect you to ship in about half the time that most competent people think it’s possible while maintaining a standard of quality you’d proudly sign your name on. The only way to make this happen is if you truly love your craft and are deeply committed to growth. About the role We’re hiring a Director of Strategic Accounts to lead a team of top-performing Customer Account Managers who drive renewal, adoption, and expansion across our largest enterprise customers. This is a frontline leadership role for someone who can lead from the front - shaping account strategies, coaching talent, and rolling up their sleeves to ensure successful outcomes with customers. You’ll partner closely with leaders across Sales, Product, and Marketing to deliver measurable business impact and make HackerRank the standard in skills-based hiring. What you’ll do Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Strategic Customer Account Managers. Define and execute account coverage and expansion strategies, ensuring predictable growth and strong retention. Maintain full functional knowledge of HackerRank products, services, and competitive landscape. Partner with cross-functional teams to unlock customer value - driving adoption, renewals, and multi-product expansions. Remain hands-on with your teams’ accounts: often leading QBRs, negotiating renewals/expansions, and attending customer meetings in person. Build a culture of operational excellence with disciplined forecasting, pipeline hygiene, and rigorous execution cadences. Collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Services to translate customer insights into GTM and product priorities. Who you are A hands-on leader who is equally effective at coaching others and modeling what excellence looks like in the field. Bring 5+ years in Enterprise or Strategic Account Management (SaaS preferred) with a proven record of renewals, expansions, and retention across complex, Fortune 500 accounts, plus 3+ years leading and developing high-performing teams of 3-5 Enterprise Account Managers. Bay Area–based, with the flexibility to join customers and teams onsite and travel as needed (~25–40%). Strategic and adaptable, with a sharp awareness of market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive signals to adjust priorities quickly. Strong blend of business acumen and operational discipline -- from structuring renewals and negotiating expansions to running forecasts, deal reviews, and maintaining pipeline rigor. Comfortable engaging C-level stakeholders across HR, Talent, and Engineering functions. Deep focus on talent management -- hiring, onboarding, and coaching CAMs through structured 1:1s and development plans that raise performance and shorten ramp time. Even better if you have Experience leading complex, multi-product SaaS renewals within enterprise-scale accounts. Deep understanding of the HR tech or developer ecosystem, including talent, hiring, and upskilling solutions. Background in building and scaling customer success or account management teams during rapid growth phases. You will thrive in this role if See yourself as a captain, guiding strategy and execution while creating clarity in fast-moving environments. Value craft, speed, and impact- shipping faster than most think possible without compromising quality. Operate as a trusted advisor to customers and internal partners alike, turning relationships into long-term growth. Compensation This sales role is eligible for incentive-based pay, with an annual total potential earnings range of $325,000 to $350,000, including base salary and incentive-based compensation (based on quota attainment). This range doesn't include stock options or benefits. Salary may be adjusted based on business needs. Final offer may vary based on skills, experience, location, and other compensation components. Want to learn more about HackerRank? Check out HackerRank.com to explore our products, solutions and resources, and dive into our story and mission here. HackerRank is a proud equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We provide equal opportunity to everyone for employment based on individual performance and qualification. We never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Linkedin | X | Blog | Instagram | Life@HackerRank| Notice to prospective HackerRank job applicants: Our Recruiters use @hackerrank.com email addresses. We never ask for payment or credit check information to apply, interview, or work here.

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Responsibilities

Lead and develop a high-performing team of Strategic Customer Account Managers while defining and executing account coverage and expansion strategies. Partner with cross-functional teams to drive adoption, renewals, and multi-product expansions.