Senior Solutions Architect jobs at Elastic in Netherlands

• Architect next-generation search solutions: Design and implement cutting-edge solutions utilizing Elastic's latest advancements in AI, semantic search, and vector search, including RAG, vector databases, and other emerging technologies.
• Harness the power of ELSER: Enable organizations to achieve unparalleled accuracy and efficiency in their search queries and data retrieval processes, leveraging the capabilities of the Elastic Learned Sparse Encoder.
• Unlock the potential of vector search: Implement powerful vector search algorithms and create high-dimensional vector representations of data, allowing users to find the information they need even with imprecise queries.
• Deliver compelling proof-of-concept (POC) projects: Showcase the combined value of AI, semantic search, vector search, and ELSER through successful POCs, demonstrating the potential for improved search relevance, user experience, and decision-making.
• Become a thought leader and evangelize our vision: Share your expertise through presentations, blog posts, and other channels, positioning Elastic as the leader in AI-powered search and semantic data exploration.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing: Cultivate a collaborative environment within the Solutions Architecture team and across departments, promoting knowledge sharing and driving continuous improvement.
• Stay ahead of the curve: Continuously learn and explore the ever-evolving landscapes of AI, semantic search, vector search, and related technologies, ensuring your solutions are always at the forefront of innovation.

• 8+ years of experience in designing and architecting enterprise-level solutions.
• An understanding of AI and semantic search technologies, with a focus on RAG, vector search, and NLP.
• Experience with vector databases and other emerging data storage solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to engage both technical and non-technical audiences. We think of it like this, “You may be speaking to a developer in the morning, an architect in the afternoon and an executive buyer in the evening.”
• Collaborative spirit and a passion for sharing knowledge and expertise.
• Unwavering commitment to continuous learning and staying ahead of the curve in technology and emerging trends.
• Role is based in Madrid

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions, and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with a minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws and can view the following posters linked below:

Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other country export controls and licensing requirements for individuals who are located in or are nationals of the following sanctioned countries and regions: Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, the Crimea Region of Ukraine, the Donetsk People’s Republic (“DNR”), and the Luhansk People’s Republic (“LNR”). If you are located in or are a national of one of the listed countries or regions, an export license may be required as a condition of your employment in this role. Please note that national origin and/or nationality do not affect eligibility for employment with Elastic

The team is diverse and distributed. You will be working remotely with people from Germany, Spain, United States, United Kingdom, and more. We meet via Zoom, brainstorm in Google docs, discuss in GitHub issues, and chat on Slack.

• Write, test and maintain high-quality, client-side and server-side TypeScript code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build new AI-powered workflows and integrate AI functionality into existing Security Solution features.
• Work closely with the product and design teams to define requirements and craft intuitive user workflows powered by generative AI that address security analytics use cases.
• Work on open-source, contribute to the codebase and issues, connect with the Elastic community via GitHub, Slack, and discussion forums.
• Work with our support team to help customers answer questions and resolve issues.

• Extensive experience developing reasonably complex, high-quality software over multiple years and maintaining it in production environments. Experience with large-scale systems is a plus.
• Experience with Typescript, React, and Node.js
• Proven track record of writing robust unit, integration, and E2E tests.
• Familiarity with developing LLM and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) applications.
• Ability to translate prompt engineering techniques into code.
• Deep familiarity with the LangChain framework and its related concepts (i.e., chains, agents, and tools).
• Familiarity with LLM application evaluation tools such as LangSmith.
• Strong understanding of machine learning concepts and generative AI models (i.e., GPT, Gemini, Mistral, Claude, etc.).
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to solve challenging problems with AI technologies.
• Experience with Elasticsearch is a plus
• Ability to work in a distributed team throughout the world.

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions, and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with a minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws and can view the following posters linked below:

Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other country export controls and licensing requirements for individuals who are located in or are nationals of the following sanctioned countries and regions: Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, the Crimea Region of Ukraine, the Donetsk People’s Republic (“DNR”), and the Luhansk People’s Republic (“LNR”). If you are located in or are a national of one of the listed countries or regions, an export license may be required as a condition of your employment in this role. Please note that national origin and/or nationality do not affect eligibility for employment with Elastic

• Serving as the technical point of contact for your accounts and account managers within major public sector or defence programs.
• Developing a deep understanding of customers’ goals and objectives, and articulating how our offerings address their needs.
• Creating and owning value based relationships at all levels in customer organizations.
• Actively participating in all phases of planning and execution for your territory, from initial discovery to the technical win.
• Developing and maintaining a deep understanding of the Elastic products and solutions to demonstrate the value of our offerings in sales meetings, and at events such as meetups and conferences.
• Advising the sales team on effective ways of positioning Elastic products, solutions and services.
• Onboarding, educating and enabling our partners, and supporting them in sales cycles.
• Creating collateral, contributing to programs and collaborating with other Elasticians to meet individual client needs.
• Being the voice of the customer and community to communicate needs, gaps, and enhancements to our engineering and leadership teams.
• Deepening both your sales and technical skills through self driven education while taking advantage of all the professional development opportunities provided by Elastic.

• A track record of success in a technical presales role within the Public Sector or Defence Sector.
• Hold security clearance or willing to undergo security clearance vetting.
• A demonstrable ability to articulate and sell the benefits of modern platforms, software and technologies.
• A real passion for being curious and a continuous learner. You are someone that invests in yourself as much as you invest in your professional relationships.
• A history of successful customer relations where you developed an understanding of what made a difference, and devised architectures that helped meet a goal, tackle a problem, or outpace competitors.
• An ability to influence. Have you more than once convinced a team you worked for, of an idea, technology, or architectural pattern?
• The ability to inspire groups, both large and small.
• A willingness to travel 30% within region, as well as occasionally internationally.

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions, and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with a minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws and can view the following posters linked below:

Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other country export controls and licensing requirements for individuals who are located in or are nationals of the following sanctioned countries and regions: Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, the Crimea Region of Ukraine, the Donetsk People’s Republic (“DNR”), and the Luhansk People’s Republic (“LNR”). If you are located in or are a national of one of the listed countries or regions, an export license may be required as a condition of your employment in this role. Please note that national origin and/or nationality do not affect eligibility for employment with Elastic

• Drive the adoption of Elastic's AI-powered search solutions within some of our biggest focus accounts and deepen our engagement with them
• Position yourself as a trusted advisor, assisting users and customers in harnessing the full power of Elastic's search analytics to transform their data into actionable insights.
• Champion our Open Source offerings, articulating the value and capabilities of our advanced commercial features.
• Identify and develop new use cases, showcasing how Elastic’s solutions enable users to work more efficiently and intelligently.
• Collaborate closely with various Elastic business functions to ensure an exceptional customer experience.
• Proactively identify new business opportunities with customers, successfully navigating complex sales cycle.
• Develop a comprehensive business plan leveraging community, customer, and partner ecosystems to drive significant growth within your territory.

• A consistent track record in SaaS subscription sales, particularly in complex Large accounts, evidenced by quota overachievement and strong customer references.
• In-depth understanding and, ideally, experience in selling solutions related to Enterprise Search, Log Analytics, Security, APM, and Cloud.
• Adept at building relationships and establishing credibility with both developers and executives.
• Consistent and accurate sales forecasting skills using SFDC.
• Enthusiasm for the Open Source model and a deep appreciation for the community relying on our solutions.
• Prior experience selling into large Enterprise accounts included in this territory.

• Experience in selling within an Open Source model.

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions, and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with a minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws; view posters linked below: Poster; Poster; Poster and (Poster)

Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other country export controls and licensing requirements for individuals who are located in or are nationals of the following sanctioned countries and regions: Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, the Crimea Region of Ukraine, the Donetsk People’s Republic (“DNR”), and the Luhansk People’s Republic (“LNR”). If you are located in or are a national of one of the listed countries or regions, an export license may be required as a condition of your employment in this role. Please note that national origin and/or nationality do not affect eligibility for employment with Elastic