AI-Powered Solutions Architect

Lumen; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 99,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen is seeking a Solution Engineer in the Phoenix area to partner with sales and customer success, shaping enterprise conversations and architecting solutions on our technology platform. You will translate business needs into technical roadmaps, develop proofs of concept, and present compelling ROI for AI‑driven connectivity.

Ideal candidates bring pre‑sales experience, enterprise architecture knowledge, and strong communication skills to drive complex deals while collaborating with product

Qualifications

• B.S. in CS/Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years in pre‑sales, engineering, consulting or similar.
• Experience in technical pre‑sales or consulting.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture and Lumen technology pillars.
• Ability to lead workshops and complex deal discussions.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer meetings and deliver technical proposals.
• Architect client solutions to meet gathered requirements.
• Advise on technical aspects with sales and customer success.
• Provide internal feedback to product management and leadership.
• Act as customer advocate in pre‑sales and workshops.
• Support local sales teams and collaborate on data lifecycle projects.

Skills

Technical pre‑sales

Solution selling

Presentation skills

Customer engagement

Education

B.S. Computer Science, Engineering, MIS or equivalent

Job description

Lumen is seeking a Solution Engineer in the Phoenix area to partner with sales and customer success, shaping enterprise conversations and architecting solutions on our technology platform. You will translate business needs into technical roadmaps, develop proofs of concept, and present compelling ROI for AI‑driven connectivity.

Ideal candidates bring pre‑sales experience, enterprise architecture knowledge, and strong communication skills to drive complex deals while collaborating with product