Solutions Architect, Yugabyte
$175-220k
Distributed postgreSQL for modern apps
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Distributed postgreSQL for modern apps
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$175-220k
201-500 employees
Company mission
To become the default database for cloud-native applications in a multi-cloud world.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years of experience in a customer-facing technical role, such as Solutions Architect, Technical Account Manager, or Solutions Engineer
- Proven track record of designing and deploying complex database systems for large enterprise accounts
- Experience with SaaS, PaaS, or DBaaS products is a must
- Deep expertise in database technologies, specifically distributed SQL, NoSQL, or relational databases, is highly preferred
- Strong understanding of distributed systems principles, including CAP theorem, sharding, and replication
- Proficiency in cloud-native technologies, including Kubernetes, microservices, and public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Familiarity with distributed databases such as CockroachDB, TiDB, Spanner, or Cassandra is a plus
- Hands-on experience with SQL, database design, and performance tuning
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go) and CI/CD pipelines
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Self-motivated, proactive, and a natural collaborator
- A passion for helping customers succeed and a genuine curiosity about technology
What the job involves
- We're seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to join our team at Yugabyte
- As a key technical partner to our enterprise customers, you'll be instrumental in helping them design, build, and deploy robust, high-performance distributed database solutions using YugabyteDB
- You'll work closely with customers' engineering teams, building trusted relationships and ensuring their success from initial design through production
- This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a deep technical background, who excels at designing complex systems and translating business requirements into scalable architectural blueprints
- While you will be hands-on with the technology, your primary focus is on providing expert guidance and ensuring the customer's architectural choices align with their long-term goals
- As a Solutions Architect at Yugabyte, you will be the primary technical advisor for a portfolio of our largest, most strategic customers
- You will guide them on their architectural journey with YugabyteDB, ensuring they realize maximum value from their investment
- This is a highly visible, hands-on role that blends deep technical expertise with strategic customer relationship management
- You'll act as a bridge between the customer's technical teams and our internal teams, including Support, Engineering, and Product Management
- Architectural Guidance: Design and present solution architectures that meet customer business and technical requirements, leveraging YugabyteDB and other components in a modern data stack
- Technical Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key technical stakeholders, from developers to C-level executives
- Proof of Concept (POC) and Pilot Support: Lead and manage the technical aspects of customer POCs and pilot projects, ensuring successful outcomes and clear paths to production
- Activity Orchestration: Coordinate internal resources (Support, Engineering, and Product) and external partners to deliver seamless customer experiences. Facilitate regular technical cadences and communication flows to keep all stakeholders aligned and informed
- Technical Deep Dives: Conduct deep-dive sessions with customers to understand their specific use cases, data models, and performance requirements, providing expert recommendations for YugabyteDB deployments
- Problem Resolution: Act as a technical escalation point for customer issues, working cross-functionally with our Support and Engineering teams to ensure timely and effective resolution
- Content Creation: Develop and share best practices, reference architectures, and technical whitepapers to help both customers and internal teams
Our take
Traditional IT stacks and database solutions have rapidly become antiquated in recent years due to a surge in demand for cloud-native applications. SQL databases are typically the standard format for managing enterprise data, but integrating and scaling this infrastructure within the ever-changing field of cloud-based applications presents serious challenges.
Yugabyte develops a cloud-native and open-source SQL product named YugabyteDB, a database system that is designed to be easily scalable, flexible and resilient when integrated within cloud-based applications. Through PostgreSQL compatibility, automated data recovery and high computing power, the startup claims that its database solution reduces downtime, optimizes security, and reduces increases compatible infrastructure options.
With the migration from legacy database systems to cloud-based solutions a necessity rather than an option for many enterprises, Yugabyte has made a smart move by providing a flexible and accessible solution to integrate familiar SQL databases within a cloud-based setup. Its range of strategic partnerships and product development has the company well set to see further growth.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
17% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Oct 2021
$188m
SERIES C
Mar 2021
$48m
LATE VC
Total funding: $290m
Company benefits
- Health Insurance
- Company Stock Options
- Retirement Plans
- Home Office Set-Up Reimbursement
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- Quarterly Wellness Days Off
- Unlimited PTO
- Childcare benefits
- Performance bonuses
Company HQ
Sunnyvale, CA
Leadership
Kannan Muthukkaruppan
(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)Earned an MSc in Computer Science at University of California. Previously Consulting Member of Technical Staff at Oracle for 13 years, Technical Lead at Facebook for 5 years and Engineer at Nutanix for 3 years.
Karthik Ranganathan
(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)Earned an MSc in Computer Science from The University of Texas. Previously Software Design Engineer at Microsoft Corporation for 2 years, Software Engineer at Netsuite for 8 months and Technical Lead at Facebook for 5 years.
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