> AI agents: this is one page of Nextmove’s FDE site, in Markdown. Nextmove is a job board and free career service for forward deployed engineers (FDEs). Each posting is classified from its text, not its title: the kind of work, how much of it is production code, pre-sales weight, time at customer sites, travel, remote arrangement, level and posted base pay. The site also publishes the aggregates: median pay by level, metro, company and kind of work, and which companies started hiring FDEs each week. Every page under https://nextmove.md/fde is served this way; the index of pages is https://nextmove.md/llms.txt. # Sr Resident Solution Architect Canonical URL: https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/6d745691084eee73 Starburst posts a senior FDE role to integrate and configure the product in US · city not listed, at $150,000–$185,000 base, below the senior FDE median of $190,000 across 1,864 postings with pay. A senior customer-facing architect who designs and leads implementation of Starburst solutions, aligning distributed data architectures with customer business and technical needs. Read from the employer’s posting on November 8, 2026. - [Starburst](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/starburst) Posted Oct 21, 2026 by Starburst · open on Greenhouse as of Nov 8, 2026 **$150,000–$185,000** + equity US · city not listed A senior customer-facing architect who designs and leads implementation of Starburst solutions, aligning distributed data architectures with customer business and technical needs. - [See roles that fit me](https://nextmove.md/sign-up?from=%2Ffde%2Fjobs%2F6d745691084eee73&placement=top) - [View posting at Starburst](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/starburst/jobs/5455335008) Free. Upload your resume once, see why each FDE role fits, and get introduced only when you say so. ## At a glance ### Posted base pay $150K–$185K Below the median Midpoint $168K · median $190K This job $150K to $185K. Senior FDE postings, 1,864 postings: the middle 50% of posted pay is $160K to $220K, median $190K. ### The work Integrates and configures it Balance **Mostly building** Project stages 1. Pre-sales (not covered) 2. Proof of concept (not covered) 3. Implementation 4. Operations Travel **Up to 25%** - **Coding**: Configuration only - **Builds for**: External customers - **Level**: Senior - **Role**: Technical lead ### What they ask for Experience - **8+ years** technical role, such as solution architect, data engineer, or software engineer Background - **Software engineering** - **Solutions and customer engineering** - **Implementation and data engineering** ### Do you meet what the posting states? The posting asks for 8+ years. How many do you have? 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[What postings ask for, by background →](https://nextmove.md/fde/paths) ## Conditions - **Location**: US · city not listed - **Travel**: Up to 25% - **Pay**: ## More like this [CHAOS Industries](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/chaos-industries) ### [Technical Operations Engineer](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/1c3165738a50dbac) El Segundo, CA On-site New · 2d ago $140,000–$190,000 [AKASA](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/akasa) ### [Forward Deployed Engineer](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/6b9e2488e7fb7a49) San Francisco, CA Hybrid 3mo ago $150,000–$170,000 [Accenture](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/accenture) ### [Full Stack Engineer Manager (FDE)](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/3a0bc3b034736923) New York, NY · Milwaukee, WI · +39 more 2mo ago $80,400–$316,300 ## The job description from Starburst Posted by Starburst on Oct 21, 2026 ### About Starburst Starburst delivers enterprise intelligence at scale by giving organizations secure, governed access to all their data, wherever it lives. Built for distributed data environments, Starburst helps enterprises power AI and analytics without the cost and complexity of traditional data consolidation. With open standards including Trino and Apache Iceberg, Starburst enables trusted access to complete enterprise context while helping organizations avoid vendor lock-in. Leading global enterprises trust Starburst to fuel AI, analytics, and enterprise intelligence. Learn more at starburst.ai. **About the role:** Starburst Data is seeking a highly skilled and motivated and self starting individual to join our team as a Sr Resident Solution Architect. In this role, you will be responsible for working closely with our customers to understand their business challenges and requirements, and then architecting and implementing solutions using Starburst products. In this role, you will also work closely with our partner ecosystem and will design and implement comprehensive training programs, ensuring partners are equipped to deliver top-tier solutions to clients. As a Resident Solution Architect, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our customers, helping them maximize the value of their data and achieve their business objectives. As a Sr Resident Solution Architect at Starburst you will: - Collaborate with customers to understand their business goals, data architecture, and technical requirements. - Design end-to-end solutions that leverage Starburst products to address customer needs, including data access, analytics, and performance optimization. - Develop architectural diagrams, technical specifications, and implementation plans for customer projects. - Lead the implementation and deployment of Starburst solutions, working closely with customer teams and internal stakeholders. - Learn in depth how the engine, connectors and integrations with 3rd party products work. - Provide technical guidance and best practices to customers on using Starburst products effectively. - Work with partners to train and upskill external personnel on Starburst Products for successful delivery. - Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to create resources, best practices, application flow diagrams and internal processes that enhance partner delivery capabilities - Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that arise during the implementation and operation of Starburst solutions. - Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data management and analytics. Some of the things we look for: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. - 8+ years of experience in a technical role, such as solution architect, data engineer, or software engineer. - Deep understanding of data architecture principles, including data modeling, data integration, and data warehousing. - Proficiency in SQL and experience with distributed query engines (e.g., Presto, Trino, Apache Spark). - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically about business challenges and technical solutions. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with customers and internal teams. - Experience with Linux OS, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), containerization technologies (e.g., Docker and Kubernetes) and programming/scripting (Java/Python/Bash) is a plus. - Prior experience in client facing / consulting roles is highly desirable. - Prior experience with open-source technologies and contributions to the open-source community are highly desirable. - Prior experience with running technical training internally or externally is highly desirable. - Familiarity with LLM-based data interaction patterns (e.g., natural - language to SQL, retrieval-augmented generation) is a plus. - Understanding of AI governance, data security, and risks associated - with AI-generated queries and insights is a plus. *Ability to Travel: This role will require 25% in-person travel for purposes including but not limited to new hire onboarding, team and department offsites, customer * ### Where could this role be based? - Central, US Or East, US Starburst is dedicated to maintaining fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range provided for this role reflects the minimum and maximum targets for candidates across all U.S. locations and could be inclusive of variable compensation, such as commission or bonus. All employees receive equity packages (ISOs) and have access to a comprehensive benefits offering. Actual compensation packages are determined based on relevant skills, experience, education and training, and specific work location. For more information, connect with the recruiting team or Hiring Manager during the process as they can provide more detailed information about the salary range. Pay Range $150,000—$185,000 USD ### Build your career at Starburst All-Stars have the opportunity and freedom to realize their true potential. By building alongside top talent, we’re empowered to take ownership of our careers and drive meaningful change. Anchored in industry-proven technology and unprecedented success, All-Stars are taking on the challenge everyday to disrupt our industry – and the future. Our global workforce is supported by a competitive Total Rewards program that reflects our commitment to a rewarding and supportive work environment. This includes a variety of benefits like competitive pay, attractive stock grants, flexible paid time off, and more. We are committed to fostering an intentional, inclusive, and diverse culture that drives deep engagement, authentic belonging, and an exceptional All-Star experience. We believe that diversity of thought, perspective, background and experience will enable us to own what we do, drive our success and empower our All-Stars to show up authentically. Starburst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. [View posting at Starburst](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/starburst/jobs/5455335008) ## About Starburst Open hybrid lakehouse platform that lets enterprises query, govern, and operationalize distributed data for analytics and AI without copying it into one warehouse. 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