Principal Solutions Architect - FSI
Posted 2 days ago
datadirect networksNew York (NY)
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsComputer Systems Design Services
SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
We are on our way to being the first company to power 1 MILLION GPUs and want world-class talent to join our amazing team!The world is moving faster than ever, and yet, it will never move this slowly again. We are at the forefront of an incredible technological revolution but, at its core, it is fueled by incredible people. People like you.1,000Global Employees11kHappy Customers16International OfficesWe're Looking for the Best and BrightestWe are the world's leading data intelligence platform that reliably accelerates massive datasets for actionable real-time insights. Join our team to help the best and brightest minds tackle the world's biggest challenges in business, science, medicine, academia and government.Do What Can't be DoneFor the past 20 years, our team has kept us at the forefront of storage technology and has provided the foundation for enabling researchers to push the limits of "what can be done."These innovations take research and discovery to the next level, enabling them to discover cures to disease, observe global warming patterns, model innovative automotive and aerospace designs, discover new sources of energy, make communities safer, and accelerate business results across a wide variety of industries.DDN Helps Build Your Future, TooAt DDN, we understand our customers' diverse needs. Whether you're a data scientist, IT professional, executive, or researcher, our solutions empower you with cutting-edge technology and unparalleled support.Highly Competitive Vacation PlansPaid HolidaysBonus ProgramsTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral ProgramExcellent Medical, Dental and Vision BenefitsPaid Leave ProgramsAnniversary and Recognition AwardsPrincipal Solutions Architect - FSILocationEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeHybridThe DataDirect Networks Principal Solutions Architect role blends deep technical expertise with a strong consultative approach to helping customers build and scale AI, ML, and HPC solutions. This position plays a key role in connecting DDN's AI and data platform technologies to real customer business challenges — helping organizations improve performance, reduce latency, increase operational efficiency, and accelerate time-to-insight.Core ResponsibilitiesServe as a trusted advisor to customers by understanding their AI, data, and infrastructure challenges and recommending tailored solutions.Design scalable AI and data architectures that support long-term growth, performance, and operational efficiency.Partner closely with Sales, Engineering, Product, and Marketing teams to support customer engagements and influence strategy.Lead technical presentations, demos, proof-of-concepts, and customer workshops throughout the sales cycle.Support partner and alliance relationships across cloud providers, OEMs, integrators, and hyperscalers.Deliver enablement and technical training to internal teams and external partners.Stay current on AI, data infrastructure, and competitive market trends to effectively position DDN solutions.What We're Looking ForStrong background in AI/ML infrastructure, data engineering, AI application development, or technical consulting.Experience with modern AI technologies including LLMs, RAG, inference, neural networks, vector databases, and AI pipelines.Hands-on familiarity with tools and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, NVIDIA Enterprise Suite, NeMO, and NIMs.Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and executive stakeholders.Experience supporting complex customer engagements in a pre-sales or solution consulting environment.Strong presentation, relationship-building, and strategic problem-solving skills.Preferred BackgroundBachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).Experience working with cloud providers, strategic alliances, and partner ecosystems.Background in technical sales engineering, AI consulting, or customer-facing architecture roles.Understanding of AI infrastructure optimization, scalability, and data center performance considerationsWe pride ourselves on our commitment to delivering tangible and consistent results.Regional Director of Sales, Middle East and AfricaLet's Forge a Better Future, TogetherExplore our current job openings and find the perfect opportunity to advance your career with a company that values expertise, creativity and growth.J-18808-Ljbffr
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