Pre-Sales Solutions Architect

MongoDB; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

MongoDB is seeking a Pre-Sales Solutions Architect to join our team in Boston. This role involves working with customers to guide them in designing scalable systems using our data platform. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in customer-facing roles and technical sales, adept in modern scripting and programming languages, and the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly. Join a leading company committed to innovation and personal growth.

Benefits

Equity participation

Flexible paid time off

Generous parental leave policy

Health benefits offerings

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of related industry experience, with 2 years in a customer-facing role.
• Experience with modern scripting languages (Python, Node.js) and programming languages (C/C++, Java).
• Experience implementing scalable and highly available distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable and performant applications leveraging MongoDB.
• Guide customers on architecture patterns and optimization strategies.
• Collaborate with sales teams to drive account success.

Skills

Presentation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

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MongoDB’s mission is to empower innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries by unleashing the power of software and data. We enable organizations of all sizes to easily build, scale, and run modern applications by helping them modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our industry-leading developer data platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud database and is available in more than 115 regions across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Atlas allows customers to build anywhere—on the edge, on premises, or across cloud providers. With offices worldwide and over 175,000 developers joining MongoDB every month, it’s no wonder that leading organizations, like Samsung and Toyota, trust MongoDB to build next-generation, AI-powered applications.

We are looking for passionate technologists to join our Pre-Sales organization to ensure that our growth is grounded and guided by strong technical alignment with our platform and the needs of our customers.

MongoDB Pre-Sales Solution Architects are responsible for guiding our customers and users to design and build reliable, scalable systems using our data platform. Our team is made up of seasoned technical sales professionals, software architects, entrepreneurs, and developers who take direct responsibility for customer success, including the design of their software, deployment, and operations. You'll work closely with our sales executives, helping customers solve business problems by leveraging our solutions, playing a key role in winning deals and driving the business forward. You'll be a trusted advisor to a wide range of users from startups to the world's largest enterprise IT organizations.

This role can be based out of Boston.

As an ideal candidate, you will have:

• 5 to 8 years of related industry experience, ideally 2 years of experience in a customer facing role
• Minimum of 2 years experience with modern scripting languages (e.g. Python, Node.js, SQL) and/or popular programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Java, C#) in a professional capacity
• Experience implementing scalable and highly available distributed systems in the cloud and on-prem
• Demonstrated ability to work with customers to review complex architecture of existing applications, providing guidance on how to improve by leveraging technology
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical and business concepts in a clear and compelling manner to technology and business leadership.
• Ability to work with a cross functional sales team to formulate and execute an end to end deal cycle.
• The ability to travel up to 25%
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  
  

You may also have:

• Experience developing, deploying, or supporting applications with any of the major cloud providers
• Experience working in a technical pre-sales capacity
• Experience with database programming and data models
• Experience in data engineering or AI/ML projects
• Understanding of popular sales methodologies/ frameworks such as MEDDPICC/ Command of the Message
• A MongoDB Certification
• A Cloud Provider Certification
  
  

What you do at MongoDB:

In this role, you will work on complex opportunities where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. You will:

• Design and Architect: Design scalable and performant applications, systems and infrastructure for large software projects leveraging MongoDB.
• Customer Advising and Value Articulation: Guide customers on architecture patterns and optimisation strategies for MongoDB, while clearly communicating its business value to the relevant stakeholders.
• Sales Partnership: Collaborate with the sales team to drive account success through account planning, opportunity prioritization/qualification and pipeline generation strategy, while taking ownership of the technical aspects (including but not limited to technical discovery, demos, proof of value, presentations, sizing and documentation)
• Demand Generation: Proactively generate demand within the sales territory through self-driven technical initiatives, participation in events such as industry trade shows and account-based marketing events
• Customer Success: Foster strong customer relationships, build champions and ensure customer success and satisfaction
• Innovation and Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities to innovate and improve MongoDB solutions and processes (e.g. by relaying field feedback to the product team), as well as proactively mentor other Solutions Consulting team members
• Personal Training and Development: Engage in ongoing training and professional development to stay abreast of MongoDB product suite as well as industry trends
  
  

What you will learn:

MongoDB Product Suite Mastery:

• Core Database Server: Master the fundamentals and advanced features of MongoDB's core database.
• Atlas and Advanced Services: Gain expertise in Atlas (fully managed cloud database service), Atlas Stream Processing, Atlas Data Lake, Atlas Full-Text Search, Atlas Vector Search, and Charts.
• Relational Migrator: Learn to migrate from relational databases seamlessly.
  
  

Market-Relevant Technologies:

• Hyperscaler Ecosystem: Gain expertise in designing complex systems utilizing cloud services on hyperscaler platforms.
• Complementary Technologies: Enhance your skills with partner and complementary technologies such as Apache Kafka and Kubernetes.
  
  

Modern Architecture Design:

• Design Patterns and Methodologies: Embrace best practices in microservices, DevOps, cloud, and security.
• Cutting Edge RAG and AI Architectures: Help customers on their generative AI journey and working with industry leading partners in the space
  
  

Sales Techniques and Soft Skills:

• Effective Communication: Master presentations, demonstrations, and whiteboarding.
• Client Interaction: Develop strategies for discovery and objection handling.
  
  

Industry Insights:

• Diverse Market Verticals: Gain exposure to a broad spectrum of interesting use cases across various industries.
  
  

To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!

MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.

MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Req ID: 2263166991

MongoDB’s base salary range for this role is posted below. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of MongoDB’s total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates.

MongoDB’s base salary range for this role in the U.S. is:

$91,000—$178,000 USD

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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