--- title: 'Associate Solutions Architect - 1011 (MA) at Lightcast' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/associate-solutions-architect-1011-ma-lightcast-boston-0et6hh87k2k7' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Associate Solutions Architect - 1011 (MA) at Lightcast - **Company:** Lightcast - **Location:** Boston, MA - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-07-30 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/economicmodeling/8e884d5b-c703-49af-84db-138040bcb9da ## Job description This role focuses on bridging the gap between client expectations and delivered value by supporting the successful implementation and adoption of Lightcast’s data solutions. Working closely with Account Managers and Sales Engineers, the Associate Solutions Architect helps clients operationalize APIs and Snowflake Data Shares, ensuring seamless onboarding, technical integration, and long-term solution support. This entry-level role is ideal for early-career professionals who are technically curious, client-focused, and interested in supporting customers via a Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) ecosystem. *This is a remote position; however, candidates must reside in or near the Boston, Massachusetts area. The role requires periodic in-person meetings with the hiring manager and/or team throughout the year, so proximity to the Boston area is essential.* Major Responsibilities: - Implementation & Activation: Collaborate with Account Managers and pre-sale Sales Engineers to understand solution requirements and guide clients through the technical implementation of Lightcast APIs and Snowflake Data Shares. Support onboarding by configuring environments, validating data delivery, and troubleshooting integration challenges. - Technical Support & Optimization: Act as a trusted post-sale technical resource by resolving customer issues, clarifying REST API payloads, recommending best practices for Direct Data Shares, and helping clients maximize the value of Lightcast. - Client Engagement & Communication: Lead kickoff meetings, host ongoing technical discussions and working sessions, and ensure clients have a clear understanding and effective adoption of solutions. - Revenue Protection & Growth: Partner with Account Managers to monitor client health, identify potential risks, and reinforce ROI to support renewals and expansion opportunities. Education And Experience: - Bachelor’s degree in a technical, analytical, or business-related field, or equivalent practical experience. - 0–3 years of experience in technical, analytical, consulting, customer success, or other client-facing roles (internships included). - Foundational knowledge of APIs, SQL, and cloud data environments. Experience with programming languages such as Python is a plus. - Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a client-first mindset. - Ability to navigate technical documentation and learn new tools quickly. - Familiarity with large language model (LLM) tools and interest in using AI to enhance prototyping, documentation, and workflows. Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with our headquarters located in Moscow, ID (US) and other offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, and India.  We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities. Lightcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of federally protected statuses. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity of thought and unique perspectives. We seek dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work. ## About Lightcast ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Lightcast (formerly Emsi Burning Glass) provides the world’s most comprehensive labor market intelligence by transforming job postings, professional profiles, and government data into actionable insights for businesses, educators, and governments. - **Entity Type**: Private (growth stage, no recent funding disclosed) - **Headquarters**: Moscow, Idaho, United States - **Founded**: 2000 - **Founders**: Not publicly available (company was originally Emsi; merged with Burning Glass Technologies) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Labor Market Analytics, Workforce Intelligence, HR Technology, Economic Development - **Target customers**: B2B – enterprises, government agencies, educational institutions, workforce boards, and economic development organizations - **Mission/Purpose**: “Drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, institutions, companies, and communities.” (source: [lightcast.io](https://lightcast.io)) ## Products & Services - **Lightcast Data Platform**: SaaS platform offering interactive maps, graphs, and dashboards to explore labor market trends, skills demand, and workforce gaps. - **APIs & Data Feeds**: Programmatic access to the world’s largest labor market database covering 165+ countries, 3B+ job postings, and 1.2B career profiles. - **Consulting Services**: Custom research projects and strategic advisory from a team of data scientists and economists. - **Beyond The Buzz (AI Skills Disruption Matrix™)**: Proprietary tool and research framework to analyze AI’s impact on skills and workforce strategy. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: 521 employees (+12.8% YoY growth), 42,653 LinkedIn followers, recognized in TIME’s 2026 America’s Top WorkTech Companies - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not publicly listed; clients include top universities, Fortune 500 firms, and government agencies; cited regularly in NY Times, WSJ, Forbes, CNBC - **Growth Signals**: 17 active job postings (up 325% YoY); acquired Gazelle (2023) to expand data capabilities; expanding into new geographies (10 countries, including India, UK, Italy, Canada) ## Competitive Advantages - **Unmatched data breadth**: Over 3 billion job postings, 1.2 billion career profiles, and 100+ government sources across 165 countries. - **Proprietary AI & taxonomies**: Advanced natural language processing and human-expert refinement to structure and standardize labor market data. - **25+ years of experience**: Pioneer in collecting and analyzing labor market information at scale. - **Trusted authority**: Regularly featured in top-tier media and used by policymakers and institutions worldwide. ## Strategic Focus - **AI & Skills Transformation**: Leading research on how AI is reshaping skills demand, with tools like the AI Skills Disruption Matrix. - **Education & Workforce Alignment**: Deepening partnerships with universities, governments, and workforce organizations to improve talent pipelines. - **Global Expansion**: Strengthening presence in Europe, India, and other key markets. - **Product Innovation**: Investing in data-driven decision-making tools for both corporate and public sector clients. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Mission-driven environment focused on impact, innovation, and meaningful work. Emphasizes intellectual rigor and collaboration. - **Remote/Hybrid**: Many roles are remote (US and global); offices in Moscow (ID), UK, Europe, and India. Distributed team across 10 countries. - **Diverse Hiring Areas**: Actively recruiting for Sales, Product & Engineering, Data Science & Analytics, Corporate Functions, and Leadership roles. - **Growth Opportunity**: 12.8% headcount growth; employees are given autonomy to own research agendas and drive cross-functional projects. - **Notable Perks**: Not explicitly listed, but the company uses AI to support hiring (transparent about it); offers continuous learning through cutting-edge labor market research. ## Sources 1. [lightcast.io](https://lightcast.io/) 2. [lightcast.io – About](https://lightcast.io/en) 3. [LinkedIn – Lightcast](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightcastdata) 4. [Careers – Future Opportunities](https://jobs.lever.co/economicmodeling/69c5168b-6802-4936-963a-99615957c412) 5. 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