MongoDB
Senior Solutions Architect San Francisco
MongoDB, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
We are looking for passionate technologists to join our Pre-Sales organization to ensure that our growth is grounded and guided by strong technical alignment with our platform and the needs of our customers.
MongoDB Pre-Sales Solution Architects are responsible for guiding our customers and users to design and build reliable, scalable systems using our data platform. Our team is made up of seasoned technical sales professionals, software architects, entrepreneurs, and developers who take direct responsibility for customer success, including the design of their software, deployment, and operations. You'll work closely with our sales executives, helping customers solve business problems by leveraging our solutions, playing a key role in winning deals and driving the business forward. You'll be a trusted advisor to a wide range of users from startups to the world's largest enterprise IT organizations.
We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in San Francisco.
As an ideal candidate, you will have
Ideally 8 to 11 years of related experience in a customer facing role, with 5 to 7 years of experience in pre‑sales with enterprise software
Minimum of 3 years experience with modern scripting languages (e.g. Python, Node.js, SQL) and/or popular programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Java, C#) in a professional capacity
Experience designing with scalable and highly available distributed systems in the cloud and on‑prem
Demonstrated ability to work with customers to review complex architecture of existing applications, providing guidance on how to improve by leveraging technology
Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical and business concepts in a clear and compelling manner to technology and business leadership
Ability to strategize with sales teams and provide recommendations on how to drive a multi‑threaded account strategy, aligning other MongoDB and ecosystem resources to move towards a mutually beneficial account plan
The ability to travel up to 25%
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
You may also have
Experience selling databases and/or deploying applications with any of the major cloud providers
Experience with database programming and data models
Experience in data engineering or AI/ML projects
Experience in transforming legacy systems and platforms into modern, scalable, and efficient technology stacks
Understanding of popular sales methodologies/ frameworks such as MEDDPICC/Command of the Message
A MongoDB Certification
What you do at MongoDB In this role, you will work on complex opportunities where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. You will:
Design and Architect: Design scalable and performant applications, systems and infrastructure for large software projects leveraging MongoDB
Customer Advising and Value Articulation: Guide customers on architecture patterns and optimisation strategies for MongoDB, while clearly communicating its business value to the relevant stakeholders
Sales Partnership: Collaborate with the sales team to drive account success through account planning, opportunity prioritization/qualification and pipeline generation strategy, while taking ownership of the technical aspects (including but not limited to technical discovery, demos, proof of value, presentations, sizing and documentation)
Demand Generation: Proactively generate demand within the sales territory through self‑driven technical initiatives, participation in events such as industry trade shows and account‑based marketing events
Customer Success: Foster strong customer relationships, build champions and ensure customer success and satisfaction
Innovation and Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities to innovate and improve MongoDB solutions and processes (e.g. by relaying field feedback to the product team), as well as proactively mentor other Solutions Consulting team members
Personal Training and Development: Engage in ongoing training and professional development to stay abreast of MongoDB product suite as well as industry trends
What you will learn MongoDB Product Suite Mastery
Core Database Server: Master the fundamentals and advanced features of MongoDB's core database
Atlas and Advanced Services: Gain expertise in Atlas (fully managed cloud database service), Atlas Stream Processing, Atlas Data Lake, Atlas Full‑Text Search, Atlas Vector Search, and Charts
Relational Migrator: Learn to migrate from relational databases seamlessly
Market‑Relevant Technologies
Complementary Technologies: Enhance your skills with partner and complementary technologies such as Apache Kafka and Kubernetes
Design Patterns and Methodologies: Embrace best practices in microservices, DevOps, cloud, and security
Cutting Edge RAG and AI Architectures: Help customers on their generative AI journeys and working with industry leading partners in the space
Sales Techniques and Soft Skills
Effective Communication: Master presentations, demonstrations, and whiteboarding
Client Interaction: Develop strategies for discovery and objection handling
Industry Insights
Diverse Market Verticals: Gain exposure to a broad spectrum of interesting use cases across various industries
About MongoDB MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the database for the AI era, enabling innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified database platform—the most widely available, globally distributed database on the market—helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud‑native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi‑cloud database and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
With offices worldwide and nearly 60,000 customers—including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI‑native startups—relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software.
Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB.
MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.
MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions 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.
MongoDB’s base salary range for this role in the U.S. is:
$104,000 — $204,000 USD
Please note that we will only communicate with our job applicants by using @mongodb.com and @greenhouse.io domains. We will never contact applicants from any other email address, including @gmail addresses. You may always view the most current and accurate job postings at MongoDB by visiting our website at https://www.mongodb.com/careers.
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MongoDB Pre-Sales Solution Architects are responsible for guiding our customers and users to design and build reliable, scalable systems using our data platform. Our team is made up of seasoned technical sales professionals, software architects, entrepreneurs, and developers who take direct responsibility for customer success, including the design of their software, deployment, and operations. You'll work closely with our sales executives, helping customers solve business problems by leveraging our solutions, playing a key role in winning deals and driving the business forward. You'll be a trusted advisor to a wide range of users from startups to the world's largest enterprise IT organizations.
We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in San Francisco.
As an ideal candidate, you will have
Ideally 8 to 11 years of related experience in a customer facing role, with 5 to 7 years of experience in pre‑sales with enterprise software
Minimum of 3 years experience with modern scripting languages (e.g. Python, Node.js, SQL) and/or popular programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Java, C#) in a professional capacity
Experience designing with scalable and highly available distributed systems in the cloud and on‑prem
Demonstrated ability to work with customers to review complex architecture of existing applications, providing guidance on how to improve by leveraging technology
Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical and business concepts in a clear and compelling manner to technology and business leadership
Ability to strategize with sales teams and provide recommendations on how to drive a multi‑threaded account strategy, aligning other MongoDB and ecosystem resources to move towards a mutually beneficial account plan
The ability to travel up to 25%
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
You may also have
Experience selling databases and/or deploying applications with any of the major cloud providers
Experience with database programming and data models
Experience in data engineering or AI/ML projects
Experience in transforming legacy systems and platforms into modern, scalable, and efficient technology stacks
Understanding of popular sales methodologies/ frameworks such as MEDDPICC/Command of the Message
A MongoDB Certification
What you do at MongoDB In this role, you will work on complex opportunities where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. You will:
Design and Architect: Design scalable and performant applications, systems and infrastructure for large software projects leveraging MongoDB
Customer Advising and Value Articulation: Guide customers on architecture patterns and optimisation strategies for MongoDB, while clearly communicating its business value to the relevant stakeholders
Sales Partnership: Collaborate with the sales team to drive account success through account planning, opportunity prioritization/qualification and pipeline generation strategy, while taking ownership of the technical aspects (including but not limited to technical discovery, demos, proof of value, presentations, sizing and documentation)
Demand Generation: Proactively generate demand within the sales territory through self‑driven technical initiatives, participation in events such as industry trade shows and account‑based marketing events
Customer Success: Foster strong customer relationships, build champions and ensure customer success and satisfaction
Innovation and Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities to innovate and improve MongoDB solutions and processes (e.g. by relaying field feedback to the product team), as well as proactively mentor other Solutions Consulting team members
Personal Training and Development: Engage in ongoing training and professional development to stay abreast of MongoDB product suite as well as industry trends
What you will learn MongoDB Product Suite Mastery
Core Database Server: Master the fundamentals and advanced features of MongoDB's core database
Atlas and Advanced Services: Gain expertise in Atlas (fully managed cloud database service), Atlas Stream Processing, Atlas Data Lake, Atlas Full‑Text Search, Atlas Vector Search, and Charts
Relational Migrator: Learn to migrate from relational databases seamlessly
Market‑Relevant Technologies
Complementary Technologies: Enhance your skills with partner and complementary technologies such as Apache Kafka and Kubernetes
Design Patterns and Methodologies: Embrace best practices in microservices, DevOps, cloud, and security
Cutting Edge RAG and AI Architectures: Help customers on their generative AI journeys and working with industry leading partners in the space
Sales Techniques and Soft Skills
Effective Communication: Master presentations, demonstrations, and whiteboarding
Client Interaction: Develop strategies for discovery and objection handling
Industry Insights
Diverse Market Verticals: Gain exposure to a broad spectrum of interesting use cases across various industries
About MongoDB MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the database for the AI era, enabling innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified database platform—the most widely available, globally distributed database on the market—helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud‑native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi‑cloud database and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
With offices worldwide and nearly 60,000 customers—including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI‑native startups—relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software.
Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB.
MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.
MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions 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.
MongoDB’s base salary range for this role in the U.S. is:
$104,000 — $204,000 USD
Please note that we will only communicate with our job applicants by using @mongodb.com and @greenhouse.io domains. We will never contact applicants from any other email address, including @gmail addresses. You may always view the most current and accurate job postings at MongoDB by visiting our website at https://www.mongodb.com/careers.
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