Senior Solutions Architect (Pre-Sales)

MongoDB

Cincinnati (OH)

Hybrid

USD 104,000 - 204,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

MongoDB is seeking a Pre-Sales Solution Architect based in the U.S. for a hybrid role in Minneapolis. The ideal candidate has 8–11 years in customer-facing roles, with 5–7 years in pre-sales for enterprise software, plus strong scripting and programming experience.

You will architect scalable systems, advise customers, and partner with sales to drive opportunities. The role emphasizes technical leadership, clear communication, and collaboration across teams, with travel up to 25% and a focus on

Qualifications

8–11 years in a customer-facing role, with 5–7 years in pre-sales with enterprise software.
Minimum of 3 years experience with modern scripting languages (e.g., Python, Node.js, SQL) and/or languages (C/C++, Java, C#).
Experience designing scalable, highly available distributed systems in cloud and on-prem.
Ability to review complex architecture with customers and provide guidance on improvements.
Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills for leadership.
Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Design scalable, performant applications and infrastructure for large projects using MongoDB.
Advise customers on architecture patterns and quantify business value.
Partner with sales to drive account planning and pipeline generation, handling technical discovery and demos.
Generate demand through self-driven technical initiatives and events.
Foster customer success, build champions, and mentor colleagues.

Skills

Pre-Sales Experience

Scripting languages

Distributed systems design

Architecture reviews with customers

Presentation and communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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.

We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in Minneapolis for our hybrid working model.

As an ideal candidate, you will have

Ideally 8 to 11 years of related experience in a customer facing role, with 5 to 7 years of experience in pre-sales with enterprise software
Minimum of 3 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 designing with 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 strategize with sales teams and provide recommendations on how to drive a multi-threaded account strategy, aligning other MongoDB and ecosystem resources to move towards a mutually beneficial account plan
The ability to travel up to 25%
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

You may also have

Experience selling databases and/or deploying applications with any of the major cloud providers
Experience with database programming and data models
Experience in data engineering or AI/ML projects
Experience in transforming legacy systems and platforms into modern, scalable, and efficient technology stacks
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 journeys 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

About MongoDB

MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the data platform for the AI era, enabling builders to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified data platform, the most widely available, globally distributed data platform on the market, helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud data platform and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. With offices worldwide and over 67,000 customers, including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups, relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software. Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB. 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.

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: