Sr Resident Solution Architect

Starburst; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity (ISOs)

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Starburst Data is seeking a Sr Resident Solution Architect to partner with customers, understand their business challenges, and architect Starburst-powered data solutions. You will guide implementations, collaborate with partners, and ensure delivery excellence while staying current with data analytics trends.

You will travel up to 25% for onboarding, team events and customer engagements, and contribute to training programs for partners and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in CS, engineering or related field; master's preferred.
• 8+ years in solution architecture, data engineering or software engineering.
• Deep knowledge of data architecture, modeling, integration and warehousing.
• SQL proficiency with distributed query engines (Presto/Trino, Spark).
• Strong problem solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with customers and teams.
• Experience with Linux, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), Docker/Kubernetes, Java/Python/Bash is a plus.
• Prior client-facing/consulting experience is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with open-source tech and training delivery is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SQL proficiency

Customer facing

Strategic thinking

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Presto/Trino

Apache Spark

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 Sr 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 Sr 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

Where could this role be based?

Central, US Or East, US

Compensation and benefits

Starburst is dedicated to maintaining fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range provided for this role reflects the minimum and maximum targets for candidates across all U.S. locations and could be inclusive of variable compensation, such as commission or bonus.

• All employees receive equity packages (ISOs) and have access to a comprehensive benefits offering.

Actual compensation packages are determined based on relevant skills, experience, education and training, and specific work location.

Pay Range

• $150,000 - $185,000 USD