Compute Technical Solutions Architect at Megaport

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Cloud Services, NetworkingIndustries

Requirements

  • Expertise in compute technologies including CPUs, GPUs, bare metal performance, storage profiles, and deployment patterns
  • Strong knowledge of workload performance, scaling strategy, virtualization, containerization, and hybrid deployment models
  • Experience translating customer workloads into optimized compute architectures, including sizing, performance mapping, and configuration of bare metal, GPU/accelerated compute, and storage
  • Ability to deliver technical demos, workshops, whiteboarding sessions, and proofs of concept
  • Proficiency in building architecture documentation and maintaining technical notes in CRM systems
  • Capability to collaborate cross-functionally with sales, product, engineering, procurement, and operations teams
  • Understanding of cloud connectivity and network design to partner with network Solution Architects

Responsibilities

  • Lead compute discovery, architecture design, sizing, and performance mapping for customer workloads in technical pre-sales
  • Translate technical requirements into tailored bare metal, GPU/accelerated compute, and storage configurations
  • Deliver technical demos, workshops, whiteboarding sessions, and proofs of concept; validate solution feasibility and alignment with deployment models
  • Build architecture documentation to drive clarity and accelerate customer decision-making
  • Act as technical compute specialist embedded in Megaport Sales Pods, supporting opportunity qualification and deep technical discussions
  • Collaborate with Megaport Solution Architects on cloud connectivity or network design for unified customer approaches
  • Help position the combined Megaport + Latitude value proposition while focusing on compute expertise
  • Partner with Product and Engineering to relay customer feedback and influence roadmap
  • Work with Procurement and Operations to confirm server availability, GPU/CPU classes, and deployment timelines
  • Maintain accurate technical notes and solution details in CRM systems; contribute to internal documentation, technical enablement, and repeatable solution patterns
  • Support customers through evaluations, pilots, and onboarding with hands-on technical guidance; troubleshoot early-stage issues

Skills

Solution Architecture
Bare Metal Compute
Cloud Computing
High-Performance Computing
Latency Optimization
Workload Analysis
Technical Sales Support
Customer Onboarding
NaaS
Compute Architectures

Megaport

Network connectivity solutions on subscription

About Megaport

Megaport provides Network as a Service (NaaS) solutions that simplify and enhance network connectivity for businesses. Their services allow clients to connect to major cloud providers like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure on a subscription basis, making it easier for companies to manage their network needs without heavy physical infrastructure. Megaport's products, such as Megaport Virtual Edge and Megaport Cloud Router, enable on-demand connections that are flexible and scalable. Unlike traditional networking solutions, Megaport operates on a pay-as-you-go model, allowing businesses to adjust their network usage based on their requirements. The goal of Megaport is to empower organizations across various industries to seamlessly connect to cloud services and optimize their network infrastructure.

Brisbane, AustraliaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$25.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Leadership transition with new CEO Michael Reid may cause strategic instability.
Over-reliance on strategic partnerships could pose risks if partnerships face challenges.
Rapid European expansion may strain Megaport's resources and operational capabilities.

Differentiation

Megaport offers a unique SDN-based Elastic Interconnection platform for secure connections.
The company provides on-demand network services with a flexible, pay-as-you-go model.
Megaport's global reach spans 165 data centers in 37 cities across 19 countries.

Upsides

Expansion into 14 new European data centers enhances Megaport's market presence.
Partnerships with companies like Palo Alto Networks boost Megaport's cybersecurity offerings.
Growing demand for hybrid cloud solutions aligns with Megaport's NaaS services.

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