Join the team at OpenDrives, a rapidly growing data services company that is dedicated to solving complex technology problems with innovative yet practical solutions. Our customers range from Hollywood blockbusters, to medical imaging specialists, to academia, and everything in between. Our company's core values are summed up in the word OPEN, which stands for open-mindedness, persistence, effectiveness, and nimbleness. We are looking for empathetic, self-starting professionals who are passionate about exceeding customer expectations and who thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment. If you're a curious listener, with a commitment to excellence, and want to be part of an organization that is dedicated to solving real-world data management challenges, we invite you to apply to join our team today. **
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While this job is mostly remote, we are looking for a Solutions Architect based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. The Solutions Architect (Los Angeles) is expected to travel occasionally for lab testing at our Culver City HQ and co-locations as well as for customer visits and industry events domestically and internationally.
At OpenDrives, the pre-sales Solutions Architect is a trusted expert in (Network Attached Storage )NAS technologies with an emphasis in the media and entertainment industry. This individual will play a pivotal role as part of the “Solutions Team” within the overarching Product department, with a focus on analyzing, qualifying, and certifying OpenDrives' products with other industry standards, hardware, and software technologies. This position involves close collaboration with various internal departments, along with external channel and alliance partners, to establish optimal practices and recommendations for OpenDrives and our partners/resellers. The goal is to ensure that both parties can effectively deliver top-notch solutions that meet our customers' workflow and business requirements with confidence.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **
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****The following technical expertise is a must:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear; stand and walk. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 65 pounds.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This job operates partially in a clerical, office setting, but also includes on-site visits to customer locations and industry events.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
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The hiring salary range for this role is $125,000.00- $175,000.00 USD annually.
Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. OpenDrives takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.