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Principal Solutions Architect

TiDB is an open-source, cloud-native, distributed SQL database for elastic scale and real-time analytics. Large and high-growth organizations in markets as varied as financial services, logistics, gaming, e-commerce and software as a service have successfully deI will ployed and expanded their TiDB footprint on mission-critical applications. Our strong open-source community roots (34,000+ stars on GitHub), innovative products and inclusive culture are what draw passionate and dedicated people to our company. Learn more about PingCAP careers and join our team to be at the forefront of innovation and growth.

About the Role:

We are looking for outstanding technologists to join our Solution Architect organization to ensure that our product(TiDB) and solution align with the needs of our customers. The PingCAP Solution Architects team is responsible for researching TiDB's most advantageous industries and business scenarios in different global markets, finding the most efficient GTM strategies, and providing these solutions and strategies to business teams in different regions, while guiding our customers and users to craft and build reliable, scalable systems using our data platform through professional service. Our team is made up of hardworking software and database architects, and industry experts.

Responsibilities

Support business teams in North America, APAC, and Japan, take responsibility in the new economy industry, ensure the achievement of relevant business metrics at the solution level, and enhance the Proof of Concept(POC) success rate of account teams.
Responsible for market insight into the global new economy vertical industries (games, e-commerce, financial technology, SaaS, etc.), in-depth understanding of the industry's business scenarios, being able to grasp the industry's market and data technology development trends, develop and implement scenario-based industry solutions, and find the entry of products in various industries, safeguard products, solutions and the implementation of cooperation ecology.
Advise customers on architectures, patterns, and strategies for making the best use of TiDB.
As a technical expert, deeply understand and develop trends in data technology, study the latest data technology stack and data products, and output high-quality technical content and technical solutions.
Establish industry influence, organize internal and external industry technology sharing, and disseminate distributed database technology, industry data architecture, and best solutions practices.

Qualifications

5-8+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or a Master's in at least one database or big data technology stack and product, have in-depth research and relevant content output in this direction; have a broad view of data technology and be familiar with mainstream data products, including RDMS, RDS, NoSQL, etc.
Possess diverse industry business and technology expertise, with a comprehensive understanding of industry scenarios, digital processes, and the ability to discern current business and technology development trends in the new economy segment industry.
Proficient in scenario abstraction and aligning with data architecture, with a proven track record in scalable and highly available distributed systems.
Demonstrated expertise in selling databases and deploying applications with leading cloud providers such as AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, Alibaba, etc.
Outstanding communication and program presentation skills, enabling proactive exploration of customer data architecture needs, guiding solution design, and facilitating the implementation of business initiatives.
Possess a strong sense of curiosity and a continuous learning mindset in the realms of database, cloud computing, big data, and other emerging technologies.

What You Will Learn

The rapidly growing TiDB product suite, including:TiDB Core database serverTiDB Cloud (fully managed cloud database service)TiDB ServerlessOther Tools and connectors
Modern and popular architecture design patterns, methodologies, and concerns e.g. microservices, event-driven architectures, DevOps, cloud, security.
Presales techniques and related soft skills - presentations, demonstrations, whiteboarding, discovery, objection handling.
Exposure to a wide variety of market verticals and a broad spectrum of exciting use cases.

$175,000 - $220,000 a year

Salary Range：

The annual anticipated base salary range for U.S. candidates for this role is USD $175k to $220k. Four zones are applied with different levels of the pay range. More details of the Geo Differential Pay Policy will be discussed during the HR conversation. The actual individual base pay will depend on various factors such as the complexity and responsibility of the role, work locations, job levels, and relevant experience and skills. This role is also eligible to participate in PingCAP's Bonus and Equity Plan, as well as our Sales Compensation Plan, if it is a sales role. To comply with local legislation and provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base salary ranges on all US job postings regardless of desired hiring location. Please note that actual salaries may vary and fall outside of this range depending on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, geographic location, skills, experience, and competencies. Other benefits include health insurance, flexible vacation time, paid holidays, and parental leave. Salaries for candidates outside the U.S. will vary based on local compensation structures.

We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. Come advance with us! In keeping with our values, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. PingCAP also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (e.g., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at PingCAP.

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What You Should Know About Principal Solutions Architect, PingCAP

At PingCAP, we are on a mission to redefine the database landscape with our innovative product, TiDB, an open-source, cloud-native, distributed SQL database that scales elastically and provides real-time analytics. As a Principal Solutions Architect, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring our solutions resonate with the demands of our diverse clientele, ranging from finance to e-commerce. Your technical expertise will guide our customers through the intricacies of implementing TiDB for their mission-critical applications. Collaborating with an enthusiastic team of software and database architects, you’ll conduct market research to pinpoint how TiDB can be leveraged in various industries and business scenarios. You'll get the chance to champion idea generation for Go-To-Market strategies appropriate for North America, APAC, and Japan, ensuring we're always ahead of the competition. With your vast knowledge of the data technology stack, you'll advise customers on best practices for system architecture and provide insights into current trends within the new economy. This role is not just about business metrics but also about inspiring change by empowering users through high-quality technical content and facilitating discussions on best practices. Join us in our vibrant remote work environment and become an integral part of a community that thrives on innovation, commitment, and the quest for excellence.

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What are the key responsibilities of a Principal Solutions Architect at PingCAP?

As a Principal Solutions Architect at PingCAP, your key responsibilities will include supporting business teams across North America, APAC, and Japan while focusing on industry-specific solutions, enhancing proof of concept success rates, and advising customers on optimal use of TiDB. You'll also conduct market research to create scenario-based industry solutions and be the go-to expert on data architecture trends, ensuring our solutions meet the evolving needs of various sectors.