Solutions Engineer, Viam

$150-250k

+ Equity

JavaScript

Python

C++

Senior level

New York

Travel required 25% of time

AI for the physical world

Open for applications

AI for the physical world

201-500 employees

B2CB2BRoboticsDevOpsNo-Code

Open for applications

$150-250k

+ Equity

JavaScript

Python

C++

Senior level

New York

Travel required 25% of time

201-500 employees

B2CB2BRoboticsDevOpsNo-Code

Company mission

To make building, deploying and managing robots more flexible, affordable and easy to use so that builders can do more with robots while getting them to market faster.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Has an understanding of working with hardware, robotics, and/or automation solutions
Worked in one or more coding languages, such as Python, Go, C++ or Javascript
2+ years of pre-sales experience a plus
Has a degree in software engineering, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering or 5+ years of relevant work experience
Enjoys interacting with users to make their experience working with automation solutions more efficient
Is excited to approach new technologies and open-ended problems
Thrives in a presentation environment and enjoys working with colleagues having a very broad range of skillsets and backgrounds
Thrives on the urgency of driving pilot projects and proofs of concept

What the job involves

As a Solutions Engineer, you will be integral in helping our customers understand and use Viam’s platform to their fullest potential
You will also work with our Software Engineers and Product Managers to provide feedback and shape the future of the product
Assisting the go-to-market team with their sales pitches and how to position our value to prospects
Client-facing, working closely with users who are using our platform
Work with a variety of different users to onboard them onto our product, identify their needs, and help them find success using Viam
Provide feedback to our Software Engineers and Product Managers on how our platform is performing, and what features should be implemented in the future
Traveling to client sites (25% of time)

Our take

Viam offers an open-source software platform designed for scalable development in industries like IoT, robotics, industrial automation, and smart homes. Its modular, interoperable platform enables developers to manage hardware solutions across various devices and fleets, streamlining workflows and supporting AI-driven innovation.

Initially focused on robotics, Viam recently rebranded to appeal to a wider range of industries, including food processing and marine automation. By broadening its message, Viam has successfully expanded its market appeal and aligned its platform with the needs of diverse industries.

Alongside this success is substantial funding, which will fuel expansion into enterprise partnerships and product development. With growing interest from industries like industrial automation and conservation, the company is well-positioned for future growth.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

42% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (5)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)

Mar 2025

$30m

SERIES C

Mar 2024

$45m

SERIES B

Total funding: $117m

Company benefits

Learning & development education reimbursements
Training & mentorship opportunities
100% of medical, dental, and vision benefits covered
Flexible work from home and office balance
20 weeks gender neutral parental leave
Personal prosperity and family planning benefits
Employee resource groups
Catered lunch in the office
Commuting benefits

Company HQ

Upper West Side, New York, NY

Leadership

Eliot Horowitz

(Founder & CEO)

Previously co-founded ShopWiki and MongoDB where they served as CTO. They also have experience as a Software Engineer at DoubleClick.

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