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Cockroach Labs is the creator of CockroachDB, the most highly evolved cloud-native, distributed SQL database.
Principal Partner Solutions Architect
Location
United States
Posted
70 days ago
Salary
$188K - $210K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Principal Partner Solutions Architect
Cockroach Labs
• Represent Cockroach Labs at major conferences, webinars, and partner events, delivering compelling technical presentations and thought leadership sessions. • Engage and advise strategic partners, including leading cloud providers, ISVs, and GSIs, to design joint solutions, integrations, and co-branded go-to-market initiatives. • Present confidently to a range of stakeholders, from engineers and architects to C-level executives, translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights. • Create and deliver scalable enablement programs—workshops, bootcamps, demos, and training sessions—to accelerate partner adoption and technical readiness. • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and GTM teams to align on integration opportunities, roadmap feedback, and partner technical needs. • Develop technical assets and content, including blogs, whitepapers, demo videos, and presentations that showcase the power and design of CockroachDB. • Stay ahead of industry trends, bringing back insights that shape Cockroach Labs’ partner strategy and technical roadmap. • Mentor and elevate internal and partner technical teams, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
Job Requirements
- 10+ years in technical pre-sales, solutions architecture, or developer advocacy, with a record of success building and influencing partner ecosystems.
- Known as a credible public speaker and industry voice, having presented at multiple conferences, webinars, and podcasts.
- Exceptional storytelling and communication skills, able to engage audiences across technical and business domains.
- Deep technical foundation in distributed systems, databases, and cloud-native architectures (Postgres, SQL Server, Oracle, or CockroachDB experience preferred).
- Demonstrated ability to connect strategy with execution, influencing technical and business outcomes through insight and leadership.
- Passionate about community engagement and technical evangelism, with a focus on driving awareness, adoption, and success for partners and customers.
- Self-starter who thrives in dynamic, cross-functional environments and enjoys shaping both technical and cultural narratives in the field
Benefits
- Stock Options
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Professional Development Funds
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Days
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Benefits
- Mental Wellbeing Benefits
- And more!
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