Resident Solution Architect

Starburst; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock grants

Flexible paid time off

Total Rewards program

Job summary

Starburst Data is seeking a highly skilled, self-starting Resident Solution Architect to work with customers, understand their business challenges, and architect & implement solutions using Starburst products. You will collaborate with partners, design training programs, and serve as a trusted advisor to maximize data value and business outcomes.

You will lead end-to-end solutions, mentor teams, and stay ahead of data management and analytics trends while ensuring secure, governed access to data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 8+ years in a technical role (solution architect, data engineer, or software engineer).
• Deep understanding of data architecture, modeling, integration, and warehousing.
• Proficiency in SQL and distributed query engines (Presto/Trino, Spark).
• Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking for business challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with customers and teams.
• Experience with Linux, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and programming (Java/Python/Bash) is a plus.
• Prior client-facing/consulting and open-source experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to understand goals, data architecture, and requirements.
• Design end-to-end solutions leveraging Starburst products for data access and analytics.
• Develop architectural diagrams, specs, and implementation plans for projects.
• Lead implementation and deployment, coordinating with customer teams and stakeholders.
• Learn engine connectors and 3rd-party integrations in depth.
• Provide technical guidance and best practices to customers on Starburst products.
• Work with partners to train and upskill external personnel for delivery.
• Create resources, best practices, and diagrams to enhance partner delivery capabilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during implementation and operation.
• Stay current on industry trends, AI governance, data security, and risks in AI queries.

Skills

SQL

Trino/Presto

Apache Spark

Data Architecture

Cloud Platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

Java

Python

Client facing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Linux OS

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About Starburst

Starburst delivers enterprise intelligence at scale by giving organizations secure, governed access to all their data, wherever it lives. Built for distributed data environments, Starburst helps enterprises power AI and analytics without the cost and complexity of traditional data consolidation. With open standards including Trino and Apache Iceberg, Starburst enables trusted access to complete enterprise context while helping organizations avoid vendor lock-in. Leading global enterprises trust Starburst to fuel AI, analytics, and enterprise intelligence. Learn more at starburst.ai.

About the role

Starburst Data is seeking a highly skilled and motivated and self-starting individual to join our team as a Resident Solution Architect. In this role, you will be responsible for working closely with our customers to understand their business challenges and requirements, and then architecting and implementing solutions using Starburst products. In this role, you will also work closely with our partner ecosystem and will design and implement comprehensive training programs, ensuring partners are equipped to deliver top-tier solutions to clients. As a Resident Solution Architect, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our customers, helping them maximize the value of their data and achieve their business objectives.

As a Resident Solution Architect at Starburst you will:

• Collaborate with customers to understand their business goals, data architecture, and technical requirements.
• Design end-to-end solutions that leverage Starburst products to address customer needs, including data access, analytics, and performance optimization.
• Develop architectural diagrams, technical specifications, and implementation plans for customer projects.
• Lead the implementation and deployment of Starburst solutions, working closely with customer teams and internal stakeholders.
• Learn in depth how the engine, connectors and integrations with 3rd party products work.
• Provide technical guidance and best practices to customers on using Starburst products effectively.
• Work with partners to train and upskill external personnel on Starburst Products for successful delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to create resources, best practices, application flow diagrams and internal processes that enhance partner delivery capabilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that arise during the implementation and operation of Starburst solutions.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data management and analytics.

Some of the things we look for:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in a technical role, such as solution architect, data engineer, or software engineer.
• Deep understanding of data architecture principles, including data modeling, data integration, and data warehousing.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with distributed query engines (e.g., Presto, Trino, Apache Spark).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically about business challenges and technical solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with customers and internal teams.
• Experience with Linux OS, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), containerization technologies (e.g., Docker and Kubernetes) and programming/scripting (Java/Python/Bash) is a plus.
• Prior experience in client facing / consulting roles is highly desirable.
• Prior experience with open-source technologies and contributions to the open-source community are highly desirable.
• Prior experience with running technical training internally or externally is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with LLM-based data interaction patterns (e.g., natural language to SQL, retrieval-augmented generation) is a plus.
• Understanding of AI governance, data security, and risks associated with AI-generated queries and insights is a plus.

Ability to Travel

This role will require 25% in-person travel for purposes including but not limited to new hire onboarding, team and department offsites, customer.

Location

Where could this role be based? Central, US

Pay Range

$115,000 - $155,000 USD

Build your career at Starburst

All-Stars have the opportunity and freedom to realize their true potential. By building alongside top talent, we’re empowered to take ownership of our careers and drive meaningful change. Anchored in industry-proven technology and unprecedented success, All-Stars are taking on the challenge everyday to disrupt our industry – and the future.

Benefits

Our global workforce is supported by a competitive Total Rewards program that reflects our commitment to a rewarding and supportive work environment. This includes a variety of benefits like competitive pay, attractive stock grants, flexible paid time off, and more.

EEO / DEI statement

We are committed to fostering an intentional, inclusive, and diverse culture that drives deep engagement, authentic belonging, and an exceptional All-Star experience. We believe that diversity of thought, perspective, background and experience will enable us to own what we do, drive our success and empower our All-Stars to show up authentically.

Starburst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.