Senior Solutions Engineer

TIDB

full-time

Posted on: 9/25/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • California, Washington

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Salary

💰 $106,000 - $182,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

CloudDistributed SystemsGoLinuxMySQLNoSQLPostgresPythonRedisShell Scripting

About the role

Educate prospects and customers on the capabilities and benefits of TiDB, articulating how it addresses business and technical challenges
Share best practices for integrating TiDB with various data sources and applications
Guide customers through the design, deployment, and optimization of TiDB implementations across multiple functional areas of their organization
Lead and execute Proof of Concept (PoC) engagements, demonstrating TiDB’s capabilities in real-world scenarios
Develop and present tailored architectural solutions, best practices, and industry-specific use cases
Provide technical input on RFPs and customer technical requirements
Create and develop technical champions in your accounts to drive deals and achieve a technical win
Work hands-on with customers to demonstrate and communicate the value of TiDB throughout the sales cycle, from demo to proof of concept to design and implementation
Develop and deliver presentations, demonstrations, and technical workshops to various audiences, including developers, architects, and C-level executives
Generate high-quality technical content such as whitepapers, blog posts, webinars, and reference architectures
Stay at the cutting edge of distributed database technology, confidently presenting TiDB roadmap features and functionality to customers and prospects
Partner with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing to continuously improve TiDB’s products and positioning
Establish industry influence by contributing to technical discussions, organizing knowledge-sharing sessions, and engaging with the open-source community
Travel within the region (approximately 20-40%) as required for customer engagements

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a Solutions Engineer, Solutions Architect, Database Administrator, or Software Engineer with a focus on distributed systems, databases, or cloud computing
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
Extensive experience in technical sales, pre-sales engineering, or customer-facing technical roles
Strong understanding of clustering technologies, terminology, and architectures
Proficiency in Linux system administration
Understanding of network configuration and troubleshooting
Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases, such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, or comparable technologies
Proficiency in at least one scripting language, such as Python, Golang, or Shell scripting
Exceptional communication and presentation abilities to convey technical concepts to both technical and executive audiences
Strong problem-solving skills with a passion for customer success
Must be located in the West Coast time zone