About Us
We're a global team of over 400 people, working together to push the boundaries of open-source technology and multi-cloud solutions. Our vision is to become the trusted Data & AI Platform for everyone, leveraging the most popular open-source technologies like Apache Kafka, Aiven for PostgreSQL, Aiven for Clickhouse, and Aiven for OpenSearch.
Our customers are at the front and center of all we do. We take action to ensure they achieve their business goals. The software we create is merely a means of delivering value. We actively help our customers solve their challenges, collaborate with them, and innovate together.
Our company principles unite us in our ways of working, globally. These principles support us in collaborating and role modeling positive and productive behaviors in our daily work. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate these principles throughout your interview journey with us.
The Role:
Job Description
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.
* Develop and maintain expert-level knowledge of the Aiven Data Platform, including all services, features, and capabilities.
* Collaborate with OEM partners to design and architect robust, scalable, and secure solutions to meet their specific business and technical requirements.
* Guide partners in building architectures that effectively support their customers' diverse use cases, providing best practices and tailored recommendations.
* Provide expert technical guidance and support to OEM partners throughout the entire solution lifecycle, from initial design to implementation and ongoing operation.
Required Skills and Qualifications
This includes:
* Integration expertise: Assist partners in seamlessly integrating Aiven's services into their existing infrastructure and workflows, providing guidance on APIs, SDKs, and best practices.
* Consumption enablement: Help partners understand and effectively consume Aiven's services, maximizing their utilization and value.
* Positioning and messaging: Collaborate with partners to develop clear and compelling messaging that effectively positions their Aiven-powered solutions to their customers.
* Technical training and workshops: Conduct technical training sessions and workshops for OEM partner teams, enabling them to effectively build, manage, and support solutions on the Aiven platform.
Benefits
If you join our team, you can expect:
* A competitive salary package.
* An equity plan to give you ownership in our company.
* A hybrid work policy to find the right balance between work and personal life.
* Training and development opportunities to help you grow professionally.
* Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program.
What's Next
Once you apply, you should hear from our Talent Experience team within five days regarding the status of your application. If you are selected to move forward, you can generally expect four stages with us:
1. A 45- to 60-minute call with one of our Talent Partners.
2. A 45- to 60-minute Depth of Expertise Interview with the hiring manager.
3. A 60-minute Skills interview and/or presentation with the wider team.
4. A 60-minute Crabby Principles interview.
We're committed to equal employment opportunities and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or special needs in our working environment and job application procedures.