Solution Architect

Description About Us RisingWave is an open-source distributed SQL database for stream processing. It is designed to reduce the complexity and cost of building real-time applications. RisingWave offers users a PostgreSQL-like experience specifically tailored for distributed stream processing. Learn more: https://risingwave.com/github . RisingWave Cloud is a fully managed cloud service that encompasses the entire functionality of RisingWave. By leveraging RisingWave Cloud, users can effortlessly engage in cloud-based stream processing, free from the challenges associated with deploying and maintaining their own infrastructure. Learn more: https://risingwave.cloud/ . RisingWave Labs is the company behind the development of RisingWave. Established in early 2021, the core vision of RisingWave Labs is to augment enterprise data platforms by delivering timely, reliable, and cost-efficient processing of event data in real time. RisingWave Labs has raised over $40 million from some of the world's best investors. Talk to us: https://risingwave.com/slack . Responsibilities Serve as the principal technical point of contact for our sales team, providing expert insights, delivering compelling product demonstrations, and imparting architectural counsel. Decipher the unique needs of our clients and eloquently convey how the RisingWave Streaming Database can tailor solutions to their requirements. Design and execute comprehensive solutions leveraging the RisingWave Streaming Database. Advocate RisingWave solutions, adeptly communicating their merits and capabilities to clients and stakeholders. Conceptualize and develop thorough Proof of Concept (PoC) applications that demonstrate both vertical and horizontal solutions. Provide articulate and technical responses to RFPs/RFIs, and compose meticulous proposal documents. Enable the smooth onboarding and training of new users on the RisingWave Streaming Database platform. Collaborate with the product development team to share customer feedback and shape the product roadmap. Qualifications Candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar customer-facing role, such as Solution Architect, Pre-Sales Engineer, or Customer Success Consultant. Proven experience with data engineering and data systems, including but not limited to streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, Pulsar), OLTP (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL), OLAP (e.g., Clickhouse, Pinot), data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift), and lake houses (e.g., Iceberg, Hudi), is a must. Candidates who exhibit full-stack development experience will be prioritized. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence various technical and non-technical audiences across all organizational levels. A demonstrated record of customer success, along with robust problem-solving abilities, is highly desirable. Experience with industrial solutions, including financial systems and Web 2.0/Web 3.0 technologies, will be considered a significant advantage. RisingWave Labs is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.