Solution Architect | USA

ScyllaDB • California, CA

2d • Remote

About The Position

ScyllaDB is seeking a US-based Senior Solution Architect to join its Customer Experience team and work remotely within US time zones. This hands-on role leads pre-sales and proof-of-concept work, serving as a trusted technical authority for prospects evaluating ScyllaDB for critical workloads. The role has significant ownership and influence in a fast-growing company, working closely with customers, sales, product management, engineering, and fellow Solution Architects.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in a pre-sales or Solution Architect role, owning technical relationships with prospects and earning their trust.
• Excellent working knowledge of Linux operating systems, including the ability to operate, troubleshoot, and tune in a Linux environment.
• Experience working in a startup environment characterized by ambiguity, ownership, and a fast pace.
• Experience selling DBaaS or other service-oriented products, with an understanding of how technical value informs buying decisions.
• At least 2 years of experience deploying and managing NoSQL databases, including data modeling and application deployment on systems such as Cassandra/DataStax, MongoDB, or Redis.
• Proficiency in modern scripting languages such as Python or Node.js and/or popular programming languages such as C/C++, Java, or C#, sufficient to build, integrate, and demonstrate solutions.
• Hands-on experience with big-data ecosystem tools such as Spark, Kafka, time-series databases, and graph databases.
• An undergraduate degree in engineering, computer science, or a similar field.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to engineers and executives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the sales organization to demonstrate ScyllaDB's value to prospects and drive adoption.
• Own the technical win for each opportunity supported.
• Provide technical reviews and recommendations for deploying ScyllaDB in production environments.
• Help prospects set up, tune, and benchmark ScyllaDB during proof-of-concept phases.
• Design solutions on ScyllaDB and document them clearly, including integration guides and benchmarks of third-party tools used alongside ScyllaDB products.
• Develop training materials for ScyllaDB customers and create and deliver training to help users get the most out of the platform.
• Collaborate with other Solution Architects.
• Bridge communication between customers and product management and engineering teams, conveying real-world feedback.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior