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Solace helps companies connect and integrate all of their assets through the power of event-driven architecture. Our technology makes it easy to unlock data silos and capture events occurring across large enterprises; stream information about those events everywhere it needs to be in real-time; and give the apps, AI agents and people who receive it the power to immediately react with decisive actions and smart decisions.
Many of the world’s biggest companies trust Solace to modernize their IT infrastructure by embracing trends like AI, cloud and IoT so they can create awesome experiences for their customers, partners and employees.
So, the next time you drive a car, order furniture online, fly in a plane, check your bank balance on your phone, your positive experience could be a direct result of our technology—and your hard work!
Overview
We are seeking an experienced AI Solutions Architect to join our presales team, specializing in Solace Agent Mesh technology. This role will drive business growth by demonstrating how our event-driven architecture combined with AI capabilities can solve complex enterprise challenges. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between technical innovation and business value, helping customers understand and implement Solace Agent Mesh solutions.
This position will play a crucial role in Solace's growth strategy, helping customers leverage the power of AI through our Agent Mesh technology to create intelligent, event-driven solutions.
In This Role, you will be responsible for….
Technical Evangelism : Become the technical authority on Solace Agent Mesh, articulating its value proposition to technical and business stakeholders
Solution Design : Create reference architectures and proof-of-concepts demonstrating Solace Agent Mesh capabilities in AI-driven use cases
Customer Engagement : Lead technical discovery sessions, workshops, and demonstrations to identify customer needs and position Solace solutions
Competitive Analysis : Maintain deep knowledge of competitive AI orchestration platforms and articulate Solace's differentiators
Content Creation : Develop technical content including demos, whitepapers, and presentations showcasing Solace Agent Mesh capabilities
Sales Support : Partner with account executives to develop technical strategies that drive sales cycles forward
Industry Expertise : Apply domain knowledge to create industry-specific AI solutions using Solace technology
What You’ll Bring to the Role
5+ years of experience in presales, solutions architecture, or technical consulting roles
Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, LLMs, and agent-based architectures
Experience with event-driven architecture and messaging technologies
Excellent presentation and communication skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts to business value
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Solace PubSub+ Event Broker or similar messaging technologies
Knowledge of AI orchestration platforms and frameworks
Hands-on experience building AI applications or integrating LLMs into enterprise solutions
Understanding of event mesh concepts and implementation patterns
Experience in one or more key industries: Financial Services, Manufacturing, Retail, or Transportation
Why You’ll Want to Join Us at Solace
Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of AI and event-driven architecture
We have an awesome team! You’ll get to work with some of the smartest individuals in the business.
We believe in work-life balance, and that it’s important to love what you do.
We have adopted a hybrid work model to create an inclusive environment for everyone.
We live by our values every day: craftsmanship, trust, courage, freedom, momentum, humility, and human experience.
Our training programs are top-notch.
We like to brag about our stellar customer lineup!
We are social – we like to keep things simple and fun!
We are one of the top-ranked employers on Glassdoor.
We have a sense of humour and make cool videos on cool topics like MITT and this!
We understand that experience takes on various shapes and sizes. Not sure you meet all the requirements? We still want to hear from you! Your unique experience could be exactly what we are looking for.
At Solace, we believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and growth, both in business and in life. We strive to create an enriching and safe workplace where you can be who you are. If you want to do the best work of your career and feel supported every step of the way, we encourage you to join us!
Accommodations are available upon request for anyone taking part in the hiring process. Let us know how we can help! We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected to continue in the selection process will be contacted.
Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Industries Software Development
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