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Mesh is a crypto payments startup backed by top VCs, seeking a Solutions Architect to drive post-sales customer implementations. The role involves guiding engineering teams on API/SDK best practices, creating playbooks, and troubleshooting technical issues. Candidates need 3+ years in solutions engineering or related roles, with deep crypto/fintech knowledge and strong communication skills. The position offers high autonomy and ownership in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment. In-office expectations apply for hubs like SF and NY.
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I am writing to express my strong interest in the Solutions Architect role at Mesh. With over 5 years of experience guiding technical implementations and a deep background in crypto and fintech, I am excited about the opportunity to drive adoption of Mesh's innovative payment infrastructure.
In my previous role at a high-growth startup, I led post-sales integrations for enterprise clients, reducing time-to-value by 30% through playbooks and API best practices. I thrive in fast-paced environments where I can own technical strategy while collaborating closely with sales and engineering teams.
My hands-on experience with blockchain technology, SDKs, and cross-functional project management aligns perfectly with the challenges you are solving. I am eager to bring my expertise to Mesh and help scale your customer implementations globally.
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At my last company, I led a fintech client through integrating our payment API. I started with a kickoff to understand their architecture, then created a phased implementation plan with milestones. I held weekly syncs, provided code samples, and debugged issues in real-time. The integration went live two weeks early, and the client saw a 20% increase in transaction success.
I would first seek to understand their concerns by asking open-ended questions and listening actively. Then, I'd provide data or case studies showing the benefits of my approach, and offer to run a proof of concept to demonstrate value. If resistance persists, I'd escalate to sales or leadership to align on priorities, while maintaining a collaborative tone.
I follow industry newsletters like The Block and attend webinars. Last quarter, I learned about the rise of stablecoin payments and suggested our team update SDK documentation to include USDC support, which became a key selling point for new clients.
I used a RICE framework (Reach, Impact, Confidence, Effort) to score and prioritize projects. For example, I had three clients at once: one high-revenue, one strategic, one small. I focused first on the strategic client because of potential market expansion, but ensured the small client had automated onboarding to minimize manual work.
I typically use Confluence or Notion for documentation, and gather input from support and engineering teams to capture common issues. I structure guides with clear steps, code snippets, and troubleshooting sections. I also include metrics to track adoption and iterate based on feedback.
About Mesh
At Mesh, our mission is to enable consumers to pay and be paid with any asset. Today, trillions of dollars in tokenized assets exist but remain largely unusable for everyday commerce. Mesh is bridging this gap by making crypto payments reliable, useful, and ubiquitous. We combine a powerful orchestration engine with a seamless consumer app to unlock liquidity for the world. Backed by leading investors like PayPal Ventures, Paradigm, and Galaxy Ventures, we are building the infrastructure for the next era of the global economy. Join us!
Overview
We’re looking for a Solutions Architect to guide customers from signed contract to live and scaling. You’ll be the technical expert on our APIs and SDKs, designing implementation strategies, mentoring customer eng teams, and building playbooks that help companies across fintech, iGaming, PSPs, and top exchanges ship faster. You’ll work closely with Sales (who owns the commercial relationship) and partner with Solutions Engineers and Support.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as a trusted solutions consultant, driving fast, successful customer implementations and adoption
- Design and deliver post-sales solutions (analytics, processes, documentation, infrastructure) that accelerate time to value
- Optimize tools and data (Gong, Pylon, Kapa, Datadog, Amplitude, AI self-service) to improve workflows and customer experience
- Guide customer engineering teams on SDK and API best practices to reduce timelines and scale rollouts
- Triage and resolve technical issues across customers and internal teams to maintain momentum
- Create playbooks and implementation guides to speed onboarding and drive usage
- Partner cross-functionally and with executives, leading technical deep dives and platform optimization
- Stay current on crypto/fintech trends; travel occasionally (~1x/month)
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data, or equivalent hands-on experience
- 3+ years in solutions engineering, solutions architecture, technical project management, or support engineering—ideally leading implementations in a startup environment
- Strong communicator who builds trusted relationships with customers and cross-functional partners
- Proven hands-on experience designing, using, and troubleshooting APIs and integrations
- Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Fluent in APIs, SDKs, and modern tooling (API management, reporting, AI/automation)
- Working knowledge of crypto and fintech, including blockchain technology, digital assets, regulatory considerations, and real-world use cases
- Experience on early-stage or founding teams strongly preferred
Why You’ll Love It Here
At Mesh, you’re not stepping into a typical role—you’re joining a rocket ship in mid-liftoff. You’ll tackle complex, meaningful problems that actually move an industry forward, working alongside a sharp, motivated team that moves quickly, collaborates deeply, and expects everyone to operate with ownership. This is the kind of place where you’ll see your work ship fast, make real impact, and be able to point to something and say, “I built that.” You’ll grow fast, level up your skills, and get a front-row seat to how a high-growth company scales from the inside, with competitive comp, solid benefits, and room to stretch your craft all coming standard. If you’re energized by building, learning, and shaping something big—this is where you’ll want to be.
In-Office Expectations
Employees based in our San Francisco, New York, and Bangalore hubs are expected to work from the office at least 40% of the time (approximately two days per week). This expectation may vary slightly depending on role, team, and business needs. Certain roles that require closer cross-functional collaboration or operational support may have additional in-office requirements, which will be discussed during the interview process. Our hybrid approach is designed to balance meaningful in-person collaboration, team building, and real-time decision-making with the flexibility to work remotely. We believe this structure supports strong execution while preserving autonomy and focus time.
How We Care For Our Team
We believe great work happens when people feel valued and supported. That starts with competitive salary and equity that grows as you and the company grow, plus comprehensive health coverage for you and your family. We offer unlimited PTO—and we mean it. Take the time you need to recharge and show up at your best.
We’re invested in your growth with a dedicated budget for courses, conferences, and certifications. Work from wherever you’re most productive with our remote-friendly approach, and count on having the top-tier tools and equipment you need to do exceptional work.
Mesh Pay is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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