Viam helps companies unlock the power of AI, data and automation in the physical world. We provide a single platform for engineers of all disciplines to solve problems together and build solutions that are fast and future-proof. Viam powers solutions across robotics, food and beverage, climate tech, marine, industrial manufacturing, and more. Founded in 2020 by former MongoDB co-founder and CTO Eliot Horowitz, Viam is headquartered in New York City.
Solutions Engineer
As a Solutions Engineer, you will be integral in helping our customers understand and use Viam’s platform to their fullest potential. You will also work with our Software Engineers and Product Managers to provide feedback and shape the future of the product.
This role will be remote based in the West Coast.
You'll be:
- Assisting the go-to-market team with their sales pitches and how to position our value to prospects
- Client-facing, working closely with users who are using our platform
- Work with a variety of different users to onboard them onto our product, identify their needs, and help them find success using Viam
- Provide feedback to our Software Engineers and Product Managers on how our platform is performing, and what features should be implemented in the future
- Traveling to client sites (25% of time)
We're looking for someone who:
- Has an understanding of working with hardware, robotics, and/or automation solutions
- Worked in one or more coding languages, such as Python, Go, C++ or Javascript
- 4+ years of pre-sales experience a plus
- Has a degree in software engineering, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering or 5+ years of relevant work experience
- Enjoys interacting with users to make their experience working with automation solutions more efficient
- Is excited to approach new technologies and open-ended problems
- Thrives in a presentation environment and enjoys working with colleagues having a very broad range of skillsets and backgrounds
- Thrives on the urgency of driving pilot projects and proofs of concept
Benefits:
- 100% covered medical/dental/vision insurance plans
- Commuter benefits
- Competitive salary & equity packages
- Paid Parental leave
- Reproductive Health Benefits including Fertility Benefits and Abortion Access Travel Benefits
- 25 days paid vacation and generous holiday observances
- One Medical Membership
- Monthly Fitness Reimbursement benefit
- Learning and Development Reimbursement
The starting salary for this role is between $150,000 - $250,000/year. Your exact offer will vary based on a number of factors including experience level, skillset, market location, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced, or more senior, than this job description as posted. In these situations, the updated salary range will be communicated with you as a candidate. In addition to cash compensation, Viam offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants, health benefits, and more.
Values:
- Vision Driven
- Collaborate Openly
- Act Decisively
- Succeed Through Diversity
- Hold Ourselves Accountable
- Lead with Curiosity
Learn more about our values here!
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