Senior Solutions/Sales Engineer (Remote, USA)

PreSales Collective; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 136,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Solutions/Sales Engineer to drive customer success through technical expertise in Data Streaming. This role involves collaborating with Account Executives, leading technical proofs of concept, and facilitating customer engagement. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Solutions Engineering, with experience in event-driven architecture and cloud technologies. Join a diverse and inclusive team that values innovation and offers competitive pay, benefits, and unique employee perks. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving industry.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Employee Benefits

Equity Options

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Solutions Engineering or similar roles.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, or SQL with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovative Data Streaming use-cases from conception to Go-Live.
• Lead Technical Proofs of Concept and conduct Discovery Sessions.

Skills

Solutions Engineering

Event-Driven Architecture

Data Integration & Processing

Databases & Data Warehousing

Cloud Architecture

Kubernetes

Java

Python

SQL

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Technical Certifications in Cloud Development/Architecture

Tools

GitOps

Job description

Senior Solutions/Sales Engineer (Remote, USA)

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Job Overview

Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Confluent, is seeking professionals. Apply via Lensa today!

About Confluent

Confluent enables organizations to harness the full power of continuously flowing data to innovate and succeed in the digital world. We are creating a new category within data infrastructure—data streaming—that allows organizations to create impactful experiences through data. Our purpose drives us to improve daily.

One Confluent. One team. One Data Streaming Platform.

Data Connects Us.

About The Role

Solutions Engineers at Confluent drive early-stage evaluation within the sales process and enable ongoing value realization for customers. They partner with Account Executives to serve as key technical advisors, uncover business needs, design solutions, facilitate discussions, and overcome technical challenges. They play a crucial role in fostering customer success and promoting adoption of Confluent’s technologies.

What You Will Do

• Advance new and innovative Data Streaming use-cases from conception to Go-Live
• Lead Technical Proofs of Concept
• Conduct Discovery & Whiteboard Sessions to develop new use-cases
• Deliver Technical Talks and Workshops to provide Thought Leadership
• Assist customers with hands-on help and best practices to enhance operational maturity
• Analyze customer consumption trends and identify optimization opportunities
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams and advocate for the product across ecosystems
• Build strong relationships with key customer stakeholders

What You Will Bring

• 5+ years of Solutions Engineering or similar experience
• Experience with Event-Driven architecture, Data Integration & Processing, Databases & Data Warehousing
• Exposure to Cloud Architecture, Migrations, Deployment & Application Development
• Experience with Automation, GitOps, and Kubernetes
• Proficiency in Java, Python, or SQL
• Technical certifications in Cloud Development/Architecture, Data Engineering & Integration
• Self-starter attitude, eagerness to learn, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, comfortable engaging with technical and executive audiences

Our Culture & Benefits

At Confluent, we value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building an inclusive team that reflects varied backgrounds and perspectives. Employment decisions are based on job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes.

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and a range of employee perks. The estimated annual salary range is $136,700 - $160,650, with additional bonuses and equity options. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and location. For more details, click HERE.

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Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Think Tanks

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