Solutions Architect – Agencies

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the complete technical strategy for accounts, from initial discovery to production deployment and growth in consumption.

• Lead intricate architectural discussions that encompass data engineering, ML/AI, and real-time analytics.

• Act as a trusted technical advisor for customer architects, engineering leads, and Directors.

• Drive technical victories in competitive environments by providing custom-built solutions.

• Establish and announce an emerging technical specialization (archetype).

• Coordinate DSAs, SSAs, and Partners to deliver all-encompassing solutions.

• Shape product direction by offering structured feedback on customer needs and competitive gaps.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years in solutions architecture, data engineering, technical pre-sales, or a senior hands-on technical role.

• Strong coding abilities in Python and SQL, including live coding, debugging, and solution development.

• Extensive knowledge of distributed data systems architecture, scalable pipelines, streaming architectures, lakehouse patterns, and cloud-native data platforms.

• Proficient in the Databricks Platform or capable of quickly attaining proficiency.

• Developing technical expertise in areas such as real-time/streaming, ML/AI, data governance, or migrations.

• Capability to lead architectural discussions with senior technical stakeholders, including whiteboarding, design reviews, and trade-off analysis.

• Experience with production deployments on AWS, Azure, or GCP, covering infrastructure, security, and governance.

• Proven track record of promoting platform adoption and growth in consumption within accounts.

• Excellent communication skills to convey complex architectures in terms of business value.

• Willingness to travel to customers 30% of the time.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a quantitative discipline, or equivalent experience.

• Databricks certifications are a plus.

• Experience with Snowflake, AWS native services, or Azure Synapse is advantageous.

• Background in a data/AI company or cloud service provider is beneficial.

• Industry domain expertise is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

• Equity options.

• Comprehensive benefits and perks; specific regional details are available via the benefits link.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunities and an inclusive culture.