Field Architect - Global System Integrators

Overview

Principal-level technical leadership role shaping MinIO's Global Systems Integrator (GSI) strategy, owning technical vision, ecosystem influence, and partner technical engagement alongside the business-facing GSI leader.

What you'll do

• Partner with the business-facing GSI leader to define and execute the global GSI strategy.
• Build trusted relationships with partner CTOs, Chief Architects, Distinguished Engineers, AI Practice Leaders, and executive leadership.
• Architect and evangelize end-to-end AI Factory reference architectures spanning compute, GPU infrastructure, networking, Kubernetes, storage, data platforms, AI frameworks, and orchestration.
• Leverage NVIDIA, Databricks, and the broader AI ecosystem to develop joint offerings, solution blueprints, and GTM motions.
• Lead Level 2–3 architectural discussions and technical workshops while partnering with Field Architects for customer implementation.
• Represent MinIO at conferences, executive briefings, analyst meetings, webinars, podcasts, and partner events.
• Provide strategic feedback to Product and Engineering based on ecosystem trends and partner insights.
• Influence C-level executives and senior technical leaders.
• Serve as a recognized thought leader in Enterprise AI, AI Factories, and modern data platforms.
• Publish blogs, white papers, reference architectures, and technical content that shape market direction.

What you'll need

• 15+ years in enterprise infrastructure, AI, cloud, or distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of Enterprise AI architectures and AI Factory design.
• Strong working knowledge of NVIDIA AI Enterprise, DGX/HGX, CUDA ecosystem, AI Factory architectures, networking, and GPU infrastructure.
• Experience with Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, Iceberg, RAG, agentic AI, and modern AI platforms.
• Experience working with or alongside Global Systems Integrators.
• Exceptional executive presence, storytelling, whiteboarding, and public speaking.
• Proven ability to influence strategy without direct authority.

Details

• Remote, US.