Solutions Engineer

DevZero; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DevZero seeks a Solutions Engineer to bridge our Kubernetes optimization platform with customer needs. You will collaborate with engineering to help customers understand, implement, and maximize value of the platform during evaluations and deployments.

You will conduct product demonstrations and PoC deployments, design optimization strategies, create technical documentation and best practice guides, and gather customer feedback to inform product improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in solutions engineering, technical consulting, or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes, containers, and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple customer engagements.
• Background in DevOps or platform engineering.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sales to provide technical expertise during the evaluation process.
• Conduct product demonstrations and proof-of-concept deployments.
• Help customers design and implement optimization strategies.
• Create technical documentation, guides, and best practice recommendations.
• Gather customer feedback and work with product/engineering to improve the platform.
• Build relationships with technical stakeholders at customer organizations.

Skills

Kubernetes

Containers

Cloud infrastructure

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Self-motivated

Cloud cost optimization

DevOps mindset

Customer engagement

Education

CKA Certification

CKAD Certification

Job description

We're looking for a Solutions Engineer to bridge the gap between our platform capabilities and customer needs. You'll work directly with engineering teams to help them understand, implement, and maximize the value of DevZero's Kubernetes optimization platform.

• Partner with sales to provide technical expertise during the evaluation process
• Conduct product demonstrations and proof-of-concept deployments
• Help customers design and implement optimization strategies
• Create technical documentation, guides, and best practice recommendations
• Gather customer feedback and work with product/engineering to improve the platform
• Build relationships with technical stakeholders at customer organizations
• 3+ years of experience in solutions engineering, technical consulting, or similar roles
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes, containers, and cloud infrastructure
• Experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
• Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple customer engagements
• Experience with FinOps or cloud cost optimization
• Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD)
• Background in DevOps or platform engineering