At Aiven, we're a global team of over 400 people who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of open-source technology and multi-cloud solutions.
Our vision is to become the trusted Data & AI Platform for everyone, leveraging popular open-source technologies like Apache Kafka, Aiven for PostgreSQL, Aiven for Clickhouse, and Aiven for OpenSearch.
We help companies accelerate time-to-market, drive efficiency, and build innovative solutions across any cloud.
The key to our success lies in listening closely to our customers and taking action to ensure they achieve their business goals.
Our Role
We're seeking a highly skilled and customer-focused Solution Architect (SA) - OEM to be the technical expert and champion for our strategic OEM partners.
This critical role requires a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, database technologies, and solution architecture principles, combined with exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
You will be responsible for guiding our OEM partners in designing, implementing, and optimizing solutions from Aiven Data Platform, ensuring they achieve their business objectives and deliver exceptional value to their customers.
What You'll Do:
* Technical Expertise & Solution Design:
* Platform Mastery:
* Solution Architecture:
* Use Case Enablement:
* Optimization & Rightsizing:
* Technical Guidance:
* Partner Enablement & Integration:
* Positioning & Messaging:
* Documentation & Best Practices:
Key Responsibilities:
* Serve as a technical liaison between OEM partners and Aiven's internal teams.
* Build strong, trust-based relationships with key technical stakeholders within OEM partner organizations.
* Actively solicit and gather feedback from partners on Aiven's platform, services, and documentation.
What We Offer
As part of our team, you can expect:
* Enjoy the agile environment of a hyperscale scale-up where you can truly make an impact and have fun while at it.
* Participate in Aiven's equity plan.
* Get holistic wellbeing support through our global Employee Assistance Program.
* Make a Difference at Aiven: Contribute to open-source projects that you find meaningful outside of work – and get paid for it.