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Principal Sales Engineering Specialist - Databases
Principal Sales Engineering Specialist - DatabasesFivetran • Oakland, CA, US
Principal Sales Engineering Specialist - Databases

Principal Sales Engineering Specialist - Databases

Fivetran • Oakland, CA, US
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Overview

From Fivetran founding until now, our mission has remained the same : to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity.

With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required. We are proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data-driven.

About the Role

At Fivetran, we're revolutionizing how companies access their data by building the most reliable and efficient data pipelines in the industry. We are seeking a foremost authority on databases to join our presales organization as Principal Database Specialist. This is a pivotal, strategic role for a deep database expert who thrives on solving the most complex data replication challenges. You will be the central nervous system for database expertise within our global presales organization, partnering with our largest prospective customers to architect elegant solutions and elevating the skills of our Sales and Sales Engineering teams. You will influence Product and Engineering leadership to champion customer needs and shape the future of Fivetran''s database replication capabilities.

This is a full-time position based remotely in the US.

Technologies Youll Use

While you'll be an expert in several, you should be comfortable navigating complex customer environments that include : Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, SAP HANA, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Sybase, Ingres and their variants.

What Youll Do

  • Serve as the ultimate technical authority on database replication during our most critical and complex sales cycles
  • Architect and present elegant, robust solutions to solve the toughest data integration challenges for prospective customers
  • Partner directly with Product and Engineering leadership to act as the voice of the customer, drive the product roadmap, and resolve critical technical escalations
  • Develop and deliver masterclass-level training, documentation, and best practices to elevate the database expertise of our global Sales and Sales Engineering teams
  • Spearhead internal specialist groups and drive strategy for key database-related initiatives across the company

Skills Were Looking For

  • Deep, Hands-On Database Mastery : Extensive experience as a senior Database Administrator (DBA), Database Architect, Backend Engineer, or high-level Consultant. You\'ve built, managed, and scaled databases in complex, mission-critical environments
  • Architectural Fluency : Mastery of diverse database deployment models, from on-premise monoliths to cloud-native, distributed SaaS architectures; understanding security, networking, and performance in each
  • Replication Subject Matter Expert : Proven experience with native and third-party replication tools and the ability to position Fivetran effectively against competitors
  • Trusted Advisor Presence : A rare blend of profound technical depth and exceptional communication skills to engage CIOs, architects, and DBAs
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    Compensation

    The pay range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the target position and level. The range is determined by role, level, location, and may span multiple career levels. Individual pay is determined by skills, experience, education, and market demands. The range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Your recruiter can share the specific pay range for your location during the hiring process.

    This range represents base salary only and does not include incentives for sales roles, equity, or benefits, if applicable.

    Pay Range : $187,797 — $234,746 USD

    Perks and Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid medical insurance
  • Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
  • RSU stock grants
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Company virtual happy hours, free food, and team-building activities
  • Monthly cell phone stipend
  • Access to mental health support with resources for employees and dependents
  • May vary by country and worker type. Please reach out to your recruiter for more information.

    Fivetran promotes diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging. We value a diverse workforce to better serve our customers, our people, and our communities.

    To learn more about Fivetran's culture and what it's like to be part of the team, watch our video. For the candidate privacy policy, read our statement. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process due to a disability or medical condition, submit your request by filling out the accommodations form. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate participation and ensure a fair interview experience. Your request and information will be confidential.

    Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / protected veterans.

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