Job Summary:
Starburst is a leading data platform for analytics and AI, unifying data across various environments to enhance AI innovation. They are seeking a Resident Solution Architect to collaborate with customers, design solutions using Starburst products, and provide training to partners to ensure effective delivery of solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of data architecture and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues while staying current on industry trends.
Responsibilities:
โข Collaborate with customers to understand their business goals, data architecture, and technical requirements.
โข Design end-to-end solutions that leverage Starburst products to address customer needs, including data access, analytics, and performance optimization.
โข Develop architectural diagrams, technical specifications, and implementation plans for customer projects.
โข Lead the implementation and deployment of Starburst solutions, working closely with customer teams and internal stakeholders.
โข Learn in depth how the engine, connectors and integrations with 3rd party products work.
โข Provide technical guidance and best practices to customers on using Starburst products effectively.
โข Work with partners to train and upskill external personnel on Starburst Products for successful delivery.
โข Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to create resources, best practices, application flow diagrams and internal processes that enhance partner delivery capabilities.
โข Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that arise during the implementation and operation of Starburst solutions.
โข Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data management and analytics.
Qualifications:
Required:
โข Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
โข 8+ years of experience in a technical role, such as solution architect, data engineer, or software engineer.
โข Deep understanding of data architecture principles, including data modeling, data integration, and data warehousing.
โข Proficiency in SQL and experience with distributed query engines (e.g., Presto, Trino, Apache Spark).
โข Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically about business challenges and technical solutions.
โข Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with customers and internal teams.
โข 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.
Preferred:
โข Master's degree.
โข 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).
โข Prior experience in client facing / consulting roles.
โข Prior experience with open-source technologies and contributions to the open-source community.
โข Prior experience with running technical training internally or externally.
โข Familiarity with LLM-based data interaction patterns (e.g., natural language to SQL, retrieval-augmented generation).
โข Understanding of AI governance, data security, and risks associated with AI-generated queries and insights.
Company:
Starburst offers a data lakehouse platform unifying access to distributed data across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Boston, USA, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.