Theory Ventures
Principal Sales Engineering Specialist, Databases
Theory Ventures, Columbia, South Carolina, United States
About the Role
At Fivetran, we’re revolutionizing how companies access their data by building the most reliable and efficient data pipelines in the industry. To accelerate our mission, we are seeking a foremost authority on databases to join our presales organization.
What You’ll Do
Serve as the ultimate technical authority on database replication during our most critical and complex sales cycles.
Architect and present elegant, robust solutions to solve the toughest data integration challenges for prospective customers.
Partner directly with Product and Engineering leadership to act as the voice of the customer, drive the product roadmap, and resolve critical technical escalations.
Develop and deliver masterclass-level training, documentation, and best practices to elevate the database expertise of our global Sales and Sales Engineering teams.
Spearhead internal specialist groups and drive strategy for key database-related initiatives across the company.
Skills We’re Looking For
Deep, Hands-On Database Mastery: Extensive experience as a senior Database Administrator (DBA), Database Architect, Backend Engineer, or high-level Consultant. You’ve built, managed, and scaled them in complex, mission‑critical environments.
Architectural Fluency: Mastery of diverse database deployment models, from on‑premise monoliths to cloud‑native, distributed SaaS architectures. You understand the nuances of security, networking, and performance in each.
Replication Subject Matter Expert: Proven experience with native and third‑party replication tools. You understand their strengths, weaknesses, and how to position Fivetran effectively against them.
Trusted Advisor Presence: A rare blend of profound technical depth and exceptional communication skills. You can command a room of CIOs, architects, and DBAs, building credibility and influencing key decisions.
Technology You’ll Use Comfortable navigating complex customer environments that include Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, SAP HANA, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Sybase, Ingres, and their variants.
Perks and Benefits
100% employer‑paid medical insurance
Generous paid time‑off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
RSU stock grants
Professional development and training opportunities
Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team‑building activities
Monthly cell phone stipend
Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as therapy, coaching, and self‑guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.
Culture and Values Fivetran brings together high‑quality talent across the globe to make data access as easy and reliable as electricity for our customers. We value and recognize that our customers benefit from having innovative teams made of people from many backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Fivetran promotes diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging through attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce, not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it helps us build a world‑class company to better serve our customers, our people, and our communities.
EEO Statement We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to participate in our interview process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process due to a disability, medical condition, or any other circumstance, please don’t hesitate to submit your request. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation and ensure a fair and accessible interview experience.
How to Apply Apply now.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
What You’ll Do
Serve as the ultimate technical authority on database replication during our most critical and complex sales cycles.
Architect and present elegant, robust solutions to solve the toughest data integration challenges for prospective customers.
Partner directly with Product and Engineering leadership to act as the voice of the customer, drive the product roadmap, and resolve critical technical escalations.
Develop and deliver masterclass-level training, documentation, and best practices to elevate the database expertise of our global Sales and Sales Engineering teams.
Spearhead internal specialist groups and drive strategy for key database-related initiatives across the company.
Skills We’re Looking For
Deep, Hands-On Database Mastery: Extensive experience as a senior Database Administrator (DBA), Database Architect, Backend Engineer, or high-level Consultant. You’ve built, managed, and scaled them in complex, mission‑critical environments.
Architectural Fluency: Mastery of diverse database deployment models, from on‑premise monoliths to cloud‑native, distributed SaaS architectures. You understand the nuances of security, networking, and performance in each.
Replication Subject Matter Expert: Proven experience with native and third‑party replication tools. You understand their strengths, weaknesses, and how to position Fivetran effectively against them.
Trusted Advisor Presence: A rare blend of profound technical depth and exceptional communication skills. You can command a room of CIOs, architects, and DBAs, building credibility and influencing key decisions.
Technology You’ll Use Comfortable navigating complex customer environments that include Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, SAP HANA, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Sybase, Ingres, and their variants.
Perks and Benefits
100% employer‑paid medical insurance
Generous paid time‑off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
RSU stock grants
Professional development and training opportunities
Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team‑building activities
Monthly cell phone stipend
Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as therapy, coaching, and self‑guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.
Culture and Values Fivetran brings together high‑quality talent across the globe to make data access as easy and reliable as electricity for our customers. We value and recognize that our customers benefit from having innovative teams made of people from many backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Fivetran promotes diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging through attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce, not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it helps us build a world‑class company to better serve our customers, our people, and our communities.
EEO Statement We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to participate in our interview process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process due to a disability, medical condition, or any other circumstance, please don’t hesitate to submit your request. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation and ensure a fair and accessible interview experience.
How to Apply Apply now.
#J-18808-Ljbffr