Solutions Engineer

Full-time • London

About us

SurrealDB is on the lookout for a Solutions Engineer to empower our sales team and drive customer adoption of SurrealDB as the database of choice for modern applications. This crucial role involves partnering with the sales team to provide technical expertise, build compelling demonstrations and guide customers through successful integrations of SurrealDB into their applications. As you will be joining at an early stage you will have an out-sized opportunity to contribute to growing the company and creating a lasting impact.

What will you do

Ownership for technical pre-sales activities, including discovery meetings, product demonstrations and proof-of-concept implementations

Leading on technical discussions with prospective customers, addressing their questions and concerns about SurrealDB's capabilities and suitability

Building customised demos and proof-of-concepts to showcase SurrealDB's unique features and benefits in the context of customer applications

Contributing to sales enablement materials, such as technical documentation, white papers and case studies

Responsible for creating and delivering compelling technical presentations and demonstrations tailored to specific customer needs

Documenting customer requirements, technical specifications, and integration plans for SurrealDB implementations

Planning and executing technical workshops and training sessions for customers and partners

About you

In-depth knowledge of cloud database technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, MongoDB Atlas, DynamoDB, BigTable) and their application in modern software architectures

Strong technical background in database administration, query optimization and data modeling

Excellent knowledge of data integration (ELT/ETL), API design, security best practices, data science, machine learning and UX frameworks

Familiarity with SurrealDB or a strong willingness to learn and become an expert is essential

Proven experience of pre-sales engineering or solutions consulting for enterprise software products for at least 10 years preferably at a cloud database or related company

Experience in building and deploying scalable web applications using modern frameworks and technologies

Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

We understand that each candidate brings a unique set of skills and experiences, and we encourage applicants to apply even if you do not meet every qualification listed in the job description.

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Why SurrealDB

Join SurrealDB to be at the forefront of database innovation, where your work impacts the future of data management in a collaborative, growth-oriented, and rewarding environment. Backed by leading VCs, Surreal is the fastest-growing database company of all time and one of the fastest-growing source-available/open-source software products. We are a startup with an ambitious mission to build the ultimate multi-model database for tomorrow's applications. We are seeking to hire the best - people who care deeply about the work they do, and care about the people with whom they create and promote the product.

Innovative culture

SurrealDB's culture is founded on innovation and creativity. We encourage out-of-the-box thinking and challenging the status quo. Here, you will have the freedom to explore new ideas and technologies, contributing to groundbreaking projects in database technology. Our diverse and dynamic work environment fosters creativity and innovative problem-solving.

Growth opportunities

We are committed to the professional growth of our employees. SurrealDB provides a supportive environment with opportunities for continuous learning, mentorship, and career advancement. You will have access to a variety of projects and learning resources, helping you to expand your skill set and take on new challenges.

Impactful work

Your work at SurrealDB will be instrumental in transforming how businesses manage data. You will contribute to a revolutionary product, enabling the world to access data in the most powerful way.

Competitive benefits

Our benefits package reflects our commitment to employee well-being. SurrealDB offers competitive salaries, comprehensive health coverage, and flexible work arrangements. We prioritise work-life balance, ensuring our employees have the support and flexibility they need for a fulfilling professional and personal life.

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Do you want to join our team? Then we'd love to hear from you.