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NetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, turning a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. No matter the data type, workload or environment, we help our customers identify and realize new business possibilities. And it all starts with our people.

If this sounds like something you want to be part of, NetApp is the place for you. You can help bring new ideas to life, approaching each challenge with fresh eyes. We embrace diversity and openness because it's in our DNA. Of course, you won't be doing it alone. At NetApp, we're all about asking for help when we need it, collaborating with others, and partnering across the organization - and beyond.

"At NetApp, we fully embrace and advance a diverse, inclusive global workforce with a culture of belonging that leverages the backgrounds and perspectives of all employees, customers, partners, and communities to foster a higher performing organization."-George Kurian, CEO

Job Summary

As an AI Solutions Architect for the APAC Geo at NetApp, you will work closely with Sales Specialists, Partner Managers, Technical Leaders and Sales Teams to drive sales execution and business growth for AI solutions and technologies. Your passion for technology, strategic thinking, and expertise in Artificial Intelligence will be essential to success. You already have an in-depth understanding of AI market trends, key industry best practices, and the technology landscape. Using your background and experience, you will work with your peers and leadership to develop and execute a strategy to evangelise NetApp, train and enable field sellers, work closely with Go-To-Market partners and participate, where required, in direct sales campaigns. A technical background in infrastructure, database technologies and software coding, is essential.

Job Requirements

The AI Solutions Architect is a domain expert; the role holder will work closely with cross-functional team members to achieve revenue and growth targets for the APJ&I Geo.

Typical responsibilities include: 

  • Collaborate with Technical, Sales, Partner and Marketing teams to evangelise AI solutions and technologies.
  • Act as the go-to person for all technical and AI, ML, Data Analytics and HPC workloads
  • Work closely with WW leadership to ensure that AI sales plays are adjusted and aligned to local market needs
  • Act as a key liaison between sales teams and global headquarters, providing insights and feedback to help refine corporate strategies
  • Where required, participate in direct sales opportunities including qualification of requirements, solutions design, proof-of-concept testing, and competitive analysis
  • Define & guide technical teams regarding technical/solution design
  • Collaborate with Partner and Alliance teams to drive end-to-end solution designs for our customers and prospects
  • In-depth knowledge of Artificial Intelligence concepts including server/storage architecture, batch/stream processing, data warehousing, data lakes, distributed filesystems, OLTP/OLAP databases and data pipelining tools

Skills and Educational requirement

  • 8+ years in a technical Pre-Sale role
  • Demonstrated enthusiasm for technology and ability to stay current with industry trends
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts.
  • Strong team player, strategicthinker, excellent business acumen and creating problem solver
  • Experience in presenting, evangelising, and influencing customer and partner audiences
  • Experience in cross-functional collaboration
  • Tertiary degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant technical field or equivalent work experience esp. with data engineering (analytics, ML & AI)
  • Certifications or equivalent to demonstrate AI skills, for example, NVIDIA, Google, Azure, scripting eg. Python

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, and any protected classification.

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Why NetApp?

We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.

We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time off each year to volunteer with their favourite organizations. We provide comprehensive benefits, including health care, life and accident plans, emotional support resources for you and your family, legal services, and financial savings programs to help you plan for your future. We support professional and personal growth through educational assistance and provide access to various discounts and perks to enhance your overall quality of life.

If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.


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