Senior Partner Solution Architect
ShopifyAbout the role
The PSE team's mission is to raise the technical ceiling of what Shopify's partner network is capable of building — by working hands-on with agency partners as dedicated technical strategists, bridging the field and Shopify's product teams, and scaling expertise across the ecosystem through education and community.
As a PSE, you work directly with our highest-potential agency and technology partners, giving them the technical depth, platform knowledge, and architectural thinking to deliver complex, high-stakes implementations at the highest level. This isn't a support role. You think in systems, work cross-functionally, and translate technical complexity into clear, actionable direction.
You'll get to do things like:
Act as a technical Shopify expert for partners implementing the platform or integrating Shopify into an existing commerce technology stack
Deliver tailored technical training, onboarding, and consultations to selected partners
Run scalable programs (office hours, webinars, lunch and learns) that elevate technical knowledge across the broader partner network
Synthesize partner feedback and surface recurring technical pain points to Shopify's product and R&D teams — you're the voice of the partner ecosystem internally
Develop and maintain enablement resources: technical guides, best practices, and implementation playbooks
Speak at and attend events to represent Shopify to current and prospective partners
Mentor and coach other partner-facing teams at Shopify on technical aspects of the platform
Align with product and R&D on Shopify's roadmap and share partner feedback on released features
Qualifications
Experience in ecommerce, digital agencies, solutions engineering, implementation consulting, or a similar technical pre/post-sales role
Experience in the enterprise space where governance, stakeholder management, and change management matter as much as the technical build
Deep and wide expertise of the Shopify platform and its application ecosystem and integrations
Strong API knowledge (REST and GraphQL) for enterprise integrations
Experience working with highly technical and executive-level audiences and managing cross-functional stakeholders
Ability to gather, infer, and interpret complex business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Solid understanding of cloud-based technologies and SaaS fundamentals
Strong communication skills — you can explain complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Reflexive AI usage — you already use AI daily as a thought partner, researcher, and productivity multiplier, and you're always learning to use it better
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to prioritize competing demands without losing quality
A great video presence with confidence operating at an executive level
Up to 25% travel annually may be required for this role.
Bonus experience
On top of the core qualifications, these would make you an even stronger fit:
Experience building or scaling a partner enablement program
Hands-on experience with Shopify app design or theme development
Familiarity with headless or composable commerce architectures
Background in B2B, ERP integrations, or omnichannel commerce
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., GitHub)
Prior experience in a partnerships or commercial org at a SaaS company