Solutions Engineer, Viam
$150-250k
+ Equity
Travel required 25% of time
AI for the physical world
Open for applications
AI for the physical world
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$150-250k
+ Equity
Travel required 25% of time
201-500 employees
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.
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)
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Insights
42% employee growth in 12 months
Company
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
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Mar 2025
$30m
SERIES C
Mar 2024
$45m
SERIES B
Total funding: $117m
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