Principal Technologist

Principal Technologist

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, such as Field CTO, Principal Architect, or Distinguished Engineer.
• Deep expertise in cloud computing, AI/ML, cybersecurity, data architecture, or a related technology domain.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise storage solutions, including storage architectures, high-availability solutions, and hybrid/multi-cloud data strategies.
• Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value for executive stakeholders.
• Proven track record of engaging with Fortune 500 enterprises and influencing technical decision-making.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and storytelling skills.
• Experience with SaaS, PaaS, or enterprise software solutions.
• Willingness to travel (up to 50%) to meet customers and attend industry events.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic technology advisor to enterprise customers and partners, helping them navigate digital transformation and adopt cutting-edge solutions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with C-suite executives, architects, and key decision-makers to drive adoption of our platform and services.
• Collaborate with sales, customer experience, field marketing and product teams to articulate technical value propositions and drive revenue growth.
• Represent the company as a thought leader at industry events, conferences, and executive briefings.
• Provide feedback to internal teams on market trends, competitive landscape, and customer pain points to influence product development.
• Partner with engineering teams to ensure customer needs are reflected in product roadmaps and technical architecture decisions.
• Develop proof-of-concepts, technical demos, and solution architectures to illustrate the capabilities of our technology.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to provide strategic guidance to both customers and internal teams.
• Act as a public-facing technical leader, contributing to blogs, webinars, and whitepapers to establish the company’s authority in the market.
• Support field teams in pre-sales and post-sales technical engagements, ensuring customers fully understand and maximize the value of our solutions.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop compelling messaging, case studies, and technical content.
• Mentor and train internal teams and strategic partners on emerging technologies and competitive differentiators.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.