Solutions Engineer (remote West Coast, US)

Spacelift

$90K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Redwood City, CA
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience as a Solutions Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or similar role.
  • Intermediate understanding of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation), CI/CD, VCS, and DevOps technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with major Cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP); certifications are a plus.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to function independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Experience in software development is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Work with customers to define their business and technical needs.
  • Develop and deliver technical content such as presentations and workshops.
  • Act as a technical advisor on our products and relevant technologies.
  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
  • Collaborate with the Product team to align customer needs with product updates.
  • Engage with prospects and customers at conferences and industry events.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with remote-first options.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and participation in key business initiatives.
  • A friendly and supportive company culture within a diverse team.
  • Health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents.
  • 26 days of paid time off annually, plus local bank holidays.
  • Work from anywhere on the West Coast with a fully remote setup.
Full Job Description
As a Solutions Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of our customer interactions, understanding their unique business and technical needs. You'll leverage your deep technical expertise to develop and deliver compelling content, including presentations, demonstrations, workshops, and proofs-of-concept.

As a trusted technical advisor, you'll guide our customers in leveraging our cutting-edge product and adjacent technologies, including Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, DevOps, VCS, and Cloud providers. Staying up-to-date on industry trends and emerging technologies is crucial, as you'll collaborate closely with our Product team to translate customer requirements into innovative solutions and new product features.

Your passion for continuous learning and your ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment will make you an invaluable team member. With opportunities to engage with prospects and customers at conferences, you'll have the chance to showcase your expertise and build strong relationships.

About the position
  • Work with customers to understand their business and technical requirements.
  • Develop and deliver technical content, including presentations, demonstrations, evaluations, workshops, and proofs-of-concept.
  • Serve as a technical expert and advisor to our customers on our product and the adjacent technologies, including Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, DevOps, VCS, and Cloud providers.
  • Continuously learn and stay up to date on our product, the competition, emerging technologies, and industry trends.
  • Collaborate with the Product team to translate customer business needs into technical solutions and new product requirements.
  • Help with booth duty and meet with prospects and customers at conferences.

About You
  • 2+ years of experience as a Solutions Engineer, a DevOps Engineer, or a similar position.
  • Hands-on experience and intermediate understanding of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation), CI/CD, VCS, and DevOps (Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible) technologies and associated concepts, tools, and best practices.
  • Hands-on experience with one or more of the main Cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP). Certifications are a plus.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Experience with software development is a plus.

Hiring Process
  • 30 minutes with our Talent Acquisition Manager
  • 45 minutes introductory video call with Chris Darmofal, Head of Solutions Engineering
  • Take-home exercise
  • Technical interview with Jubran Nassar, Solutions Engineering Tech Lead along with another Peer SE
  • Final Interview with John Henry, VP of Sales
  • Reference check

Why Spacelift?
  • Innovative Culture: Join a team shaping cloud infrastructure management's future.
  • Growth Opportunities: Be a key player in driving Spacelift's business and AWS partnership to new heights.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible work environment, with remote-first options and competitive compensation packages.
  • Collaborative Team: Work with passionate, talented people committed to driving success for our customers and partners.

What we offer
  • Competitive salary and equity package.
  • Medical, dental and vision plans for employees and any dependents.
  • 401k Pension Plan.
  • 26 days of paid time off annually + local bank holidays.
  • Flexible working hours and a healthy 40-hour workweek.
  • Work from anywhere in the West Coast! We are a full-remote company.
  • Awesome monthly allowance for benefits.
  • Company offsites.
  • Work in an international, diverse, dynamic, and passionate team with a friendly, supportive company culture.

Department Solutions Engineering Locations Remote United States Remote status Fully Remote Employment type Full-time

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