Field CTO

Databricks

. Build and maintain trusted-advisor relationships with C-level executives in large US-based and global accounts, especially in highly regulated industries .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $249,800 - $343,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading data platform and analytics transformations within large, complex organizations, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and executive consulting. Capable of building trusted relationships with C-level executives and influencing product roadmaps through strategic feedback.

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15+ Years Experience In Enterprise TechnologyData Platform And Analytics TransformationExecutive Consulting Or Advisory ExperienceExperience In Regulated IndustriesHands-On Technology And Architecture Experience

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Hard Skills

Data Platform ModernizationAI ArchitectureSolution DesignOrganizational Change ManagementRegulatory ComplianceAnalytics TransformationsReference ArchitecturesTechnical AdvisoryMulti-Year Sales CyclesDatabricks Products Proficiency

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingMentoringNetworkingInfluencingCommunication

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesHealthcarePublic SectorRegulated ManufacturingUtilities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain trusted-advisor relationships with C-level executives in large US-based and global accounts, especially in highly regulated industries
Cultivate professional and social networks across customer executives, boards, industry bodies, and partners
Shape executive thinking on modern data and AI architectures, including Lakehouse and data platform modernization
Lead C-level briefings, strategy sessions, and multi-day workshops connecting business outcomes, regulatory constraints, and operating-model change to Databricks roadmaps
Serve as a deep technical counterpart on solution design and trade-offs for architects, data engineers, and data scientists
Generalize field patterns into reference architectures, industry blueprints, and best practices
Share expertise through blogs, webinars, whitepapers, and conference keynotes
Orchestrate cloud providers, GSIs, consultancies, and ISVs around customer objectives
Partner with Account Executives, Solutions Architects, Industry Leads, and Product Specialists on complex multi-year sales cycles, platform decisions, expansions, ACV, and consumption growth
Provide prioritized strategic-customer feedback to Product, Engineering, and Field leadership to influence the product roadmap
Mentor senior Field Engineering and industry-focused talent

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of experience spanning enterprise technology and consulting
Experience leading or advising on multi-year data platform and analytics transformations in large, complex organizations
Significant experience inside a large enterprise software or cloud company, navigating matrixed organizations and driving change at scale
Direct industry exposure beyond horizontal software
Experience in or with regulated industries, including financial services, healthcare, public sector, regulated manufacturing, or utilities
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance considerations affecting data and AI platforms
Hands-on technology and architecture experience on data platforms and analytics
Experience with organizational and operating model change, including ways of working, skills, and governance
Executive consulting or advisory experience, ideally through multi-year execution
Ability to operate as a credible peer to C-level executives and engage deeply in technical details
Strong professional networking across associations, councils, forums, customer executives, boards, industry bodies, and partners
Demonstrated longevity and impact in prior roles
Experience maintaining L200–L300 proficiency across Databricks products
Willingness and ability to travel as needed is not explicitly stated

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility for annual performance bonus
Equity
Comprehensive benefits and perks, with details varying by region