# Technical Account Manager (OEM) at Earlybird

- Company: Earlybird
- What the company does: Backed by Antler.
- Company website: https://www.earlybirdapp.co/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Austin, Texas, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-15
- Apply by: 2026-10-30
- Apply: https://aiven.io/careers/job/4970818101?gh_jid=4970818101
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/earlybird-technical-account-manager-oem/

## About the role

The Role: We are looking for a customer-centric Technical Account Manager (OEM) with a direct focus on our largest enterprise customers. The TAM is a technical professional who helps optimize Aiven’s customer experience and accelerate time-to-value when using Aiven’s Open Source services. You will act as a single point of contact and customer advocate, providing direct access into Aiven business functions such as Support, Engineering, Product Management, Marketing, and Executive Staff.

## What they're looking for

- Technical Expertise: A deep conceptual and hands-on understanding of Apache Kafka and at least one of the following: PostgreSQL, ClickHouse, or OpenSearch
- Consulting Background: Proven experience in technology sales, pre-sales, or technical consulting
- Development Skills: Fluency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, or Ruby
- Cloud & Infrastructure: Knowledge of public clouds (AWS, Google, or Azure) and experience with Linux operating systems, networking basics (DNS, VPC), and relational databases
- Communication: Excellent presentation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to articulate technical requirements to both customers and internal Product teams
- Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects, determine urgency, and execute detailed action plans

Tags: GTM