Solutions Architect - SF Bay Area

Job Description

Job Description

Zilliz is a fast-growing startup developing the industry’s leading vector database for enterprise-grade AI. Founded by the engineers behind Milvus, the world’s most popular open-source vector database, the company builds next-generation database technologies to help organizations quickly create AI applications. On a mission to democratize AI, Zilliz is committed to simplifying data management for AI applications and making vector databases accessible to every organization.

What you will do:

• Drive technical engagements with key customers to deliver quality technical solutions and services.
• Establish repeatable motions and best practices to improve the efficiency of customer projects. Build technical resources such as tutorials, white papers, and tools to address customer needs.
• Play an active role in the open-source community. Work as a community technical expert and keep your influence by actively joining all types of community activities and events.
• Build long-term strategic relationships with potential clients and identify new opportunities in the user community.
• Responsible for communicating with key users/clients and providing them with help throughout the whole process of trial, testing, and delivering a full solution in production.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Over 5 years of experience in infrastructure software pre-sales, development, or consulting.
• Good understanding of the following areas: Cloud-native, Database, and Machine Learning.
• Good understanding of open source and experience with an open-source community is ideal.
• A team player who is optimistic, integral, responsible, good at communicating, and willing to help other colleagues.
• A passionate learner and a powerful problem-solver with decisiveness.
• Coding experience in Python, Node.js, Go, or Java.
• We hope you can adapt to a fast-changing environment (i.e. the different stages of a startup company).
• Experience with Open Source Milvus Vector Database is nice to have.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation (cash + equity)
• Regular bonus and equity refresh opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and global wellbeing days
• Generous 401(k) and regional retirement plans

The range above reflects total On-Target-Earnings (OTE). OTE is divided into 70% base salary and 30% variable commission based on quota attainment.

Zilliz is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.