At Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, we’re looking for a Senior/Staff Solutions Engineer to act as a strategic partner for our enterprise clients. You will guide them through complex sales cycles and help them realize the full value of vector-based technologies through deep collaboration with our sales, product, and engineering teams.
What You'll Do
- Partner closely with sales teams and channel partners to understand customer needs and strategize on deal execution.
- Deliver engaging, value-based demos and technical presentations to both executive and developer audiences.
- Lead hands-on Proofs of Concept (PoCs), guiding clients through product evaluation and implementation.
- Connect business challenges to technical solutions, positioning our product as a key part of the customer’s stack.
- Maintain strong technical knowledge of industry trends, including competing and complementary tools.
- Collaborate with internal teams (Product, Engineering, Marketing) to improve product positioning and messaging.
- Stay agile in a dynamic environment, ready to pivot priorities and contribute across the organization.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise technology.
- At least 3 years in a pre-sales or solutions engineering role.
- Exceptional presentation skills — comfortable leading executive discussions or coding in front of a technical audience.
- Strong foundation in databases, data warehouses, analytics platforms, and cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP preferred).
- Hands-on experience with SQL, analytics, and cloud data workflows.
- Ability to align customer business objectives with technical solutions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Python, Scala, JavaScript, or data science workflows.
- Based in EST time zone.
Technical Stack
- Languages: SQL, Python, Scala, JavaScript
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
Team & Environment
You will collaborate cross-functionally with sales, product, and engineering teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- OTE estimated between $170K and $270K + equity.
- Comprehensive health coverage — medical, dental, vision.
- Free subscriptions to One Medical, Teladoc, and Health Advocate.
- Mental health therapy sessions at no cost.
- Support for fertility and family-building care.
- Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave.
- 401(k) plan.
- Work-from-home equipment stipend.
- Annual department retreats and strong emphasis on team-building.
- Inclusive work culture prioritizing diversity, equity, and belonging.
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates based in the United States.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is committed to an inclusive work culture that prioritizes diversity, equity, and belonging.
