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Solutions Architect

Redwood City, USFull-time$178k–$266k2026-09-30 → 2026-11-11
On-site · United States

Core

Provides technology and solution-based thought leadership to drive revenue by bridging network, data centre, and Cloud/IT infrastructure into repeatable offers for strategic sales engagements.

Role type

Senior pre-sales Solutions Architect

Builds

Repeatable solutions, offers, and use cases for Network, Financial, Cloud, Content/Digital Media, and Enterprise verticals

Domain

Digital Infrastructure, Data Centres, Cloud, Network

Required skills

Strategic sales support, account technology strategy, customer workshops, peer relationship building, industry research, cross-functional collaboration, solution development, business case creation

Preferred skills

5+ years in Network/Datacentre/Enterprise IT Systems, 5+ years in Solutions Selling, Advanced industry certifications (Cisco, VMware, MS, AWS)

Technologies

Equinix IOA, GSE Solution Development Framework, Cisco, VMware, MS, AWS

Responsibilities

Provide basic technology solutioning support to global field and channel sales; Support development of account technology strategy; Prepare and conduct customer workshops and presentations; Collaborate on research of relevant technology trends; Interface with CIO, CTO, CMO, and CSO organizations; Analyze customer opportunities and develop solution benefits and business cases

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC