Solutions Architect

At Databricks, we are driven by core principles that foster proactivity and a customer-centric mindset. Our mission is to make data science and analytics accessible to everyone through a unified platform, empowering customers to make informed decisions. You will be a key part of this mission, leveraging your technical expertise to showcase how our Data Intelligence Platform can address complex data challenges. Join a collaborative team that values innovation and creativity, helping customers achieve their goals and shape the future of data.

The Impact You Will Have

• Develop and execute customer engagement strategies in partnership with Account Executives.
• Coach junior Solutions Architects and teams on use case prioritization and building technical champions.
• Influence stakeholders across all levels by engaging with the broader cloud ecosystem and third-party applications, evangelizing the Databricks vision and solution strategy.
• Act as a trusted advisor and expert solution architect for significant data analytics architecture, design, and adoption of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform.
• Contribute to the Databricks technical community by creating customer-facing collateral and leading workshops, seminars, and meet-ups.
• Pursue continuous development through defined tracks: technical specialization, industry vertical thought leadership, strategic customer vision, or people management.

What We Look For

• 5+ years of customer-facing technical experience.
• Proven ability to engage in complex customer interactions and navigate the technical pre-sales lifecycle.
• Skill in influencing decision-makers and C-level executives through relationship building and team orchestration for long-term customer success.
• Prior experience coding in a core programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Scala) and a willingness to learn foundational Spark concepts.
• Hands-on expertise with complex proofs-of-concept (POCs) and public cloud platforms.
• Ability to provide technical solutions tailored to specialized customer needs and effectively navigate a competitive landscape.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% as required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range Transparency: Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation. The listed pay range represents the expected base salary for non-commissionable roles. Actual compensation is based on unique candidate factors including job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications, training, and work location. Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the provided range.
• Zone 1-4 Pay Ranges: $180,000—$247,500 USD
• Total Compensation: May include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.
• Benefits: Databricks offers a comprehensive benefits package detailed here.

About Databricks

Databricks is the data and AI company. Over 10,000 organizations globally, including Comcast, Condé Nast, and Grammarly, rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. Founded by the creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake, and MLflow, Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco with offices worldwide.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Databricks is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all employees can excel. Our hiring practices are inclusive and adhere to equal employment opportunity standards.