Resident Solutions Architect - Starburst : Job Details

About Starburst At Starburst, we are working to dismantle the status quo of data silos and vendor lock-in every single day. For decades, database companies have held their customers hostage and we believe that's just plain wrong. Starburst offers a full-featured data lake analytics platform, built on open source Trino. Our platform includes all the capabilities needed to discover, organize, and consume data without the need for time-consuming and costly migration projects. Today more than 300 leading organizations trust us to make better decisions faster. Though Starburst has raised $414M in venture funding from top investors, we were founded in a rather unusual way as we bootstrapped the business with customers and revenue from the very beginning! We are a remote-first company with employees all over the world and are proud to be named a Best Place to Work. Come join our team of All-Stars! About the Role Starburst Data is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a 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 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.
• 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, and 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.
• 5+ 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 cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Prior experience with open-source technologies and contributions to the open-source community are highly desirable.
• Prior experience with technical training internally or externally is highly desirable.

Where could this role be based?

• Florida
• Massachusetts
• New York
• North Carolina

$135,000 - $155,000 a year The base salary range for this US full-time position is $135,000 - $155,000 (+ bonus), subject to standard withholding and applicable taxes. All candidates receive equity (ISO) and access to a comprehensive benefits offering. The base salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for candidates across all US locations. Work location, skills, experience, and any relevant education or training determine the compensation awarded to the candidate. The Recruiting Team or Hiring Manager can share more about the specific salary range with you during the recruitment process. Why build your career at Starburst? We live by our three core company values: Character, Competence, and Ownership and are a team of top performers. We are each in the driver's seat, shaping our organization and working together towards our common mission. We are solving exceptionally complex and meaningful challenges here and as we innovate, we each have the opportunity to build our careers alongside Starbursts's growth. We take care of our global workforce by making sure employees enjoy competitive salaries and attractive stock grants, remote-friendly work options, flexible paid time off, and more! We are committed to fostering an intentional, inclusive, and diverse culture that drives deep engagement, authentic belonging, and an exceptional All-Star experience. We believe that diversity of thought, perspective, background and experience will enable us to own what we do, drive our success and empower our All-Stars to show up for one another authentically in all moments that matter. Starburst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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. #BI-Remote #LI-Remote