Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

Databricks

. Work with customers to build and productionize solutions for data and AI challenges using the Databricks platform .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $182,000 - $250,208 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data engineering and AI solutions, with a strong focus on architecture, design, and deployment of scalable systems using the Databricks platform. Proficient in managing technical projects and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to deliver impactful data-driven applications.

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Data EngineeringDatabricks PlatformApache SparkPython ProgrammingMLOps

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Hard Skills

Data PlatformsAnalyticsSoftware EngineeringCloud EcosystemsCI/CDML/AI ModelsData ArchitecturesData PipelinesJavaScript/TypeScriptScala

Soft Skills

Documentation SkillsWhite-Boarding SkillsCuriosityAdaptabilityStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGCPDatabricksDistributed Computing

Certifications & Qualifications

Databricks Certification

Industry Keywords

Big DataAI ApplicationsTechnical Project DeliveryProduction DeploymentsCustomer Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSAzureBootstrapCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptPythonScalaSparkTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with customers to build and productionize solutions for data and AI challenges using the Databricks platform
Own architecture, lead design decisions, and implement end-to-end systems spanning data engineering, AI, and application development
Lead customer technical projects by delivering production-grade systems, reference architectures, custom applications, data ingestion, and ML/AI model integrations
Guide strategic customers through end-to-end design, build, and deployment of big data and AI applications
Scope technical delivery work with engagement managers and customer input
Guide customers on architecture and design; bootstrap or implement customer projects
Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with customer needs and Databricks best practices
Collaborate with Databricks technical teams, project managers, architects, and customer teams to deliver engagement components
Work with Engineering and Customer Support to provide product and implementation feedback and resolve engagement-specific issues
Embed with customer teams and engage stakeholders from technical individual contributors to executives
Contribute reusable accelerators, frameworks, and best practices that scale across accounts and influence the Databricks product roadmap
Train customers and support their technical needs to maximize the value of their data

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience in data engineering, data platforms and analytics, or software engineering
Comfortable writing code in Python, Scala, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern frameworks
Working knowledge of at least two common cloud ecosystems: AWS, Azure, or GCP; expertise in at least one
Deep experience with distributed computing using Apache Spark and knowledge of Spark runtime internals
Familiarity with CI/CD for production deployments
Working knowledge of MLOps, ML/AI models, and AI APIs
Experience designing and deploying performant production end-to-end data architectures and applications combining data pipelines, ML/AI models, and user-facing interfaces
Experience with technical project delivery, including managing scope, timelines, and measurable outcomes
Ability to translate complex concepts into actionable solutions
Documentation and white-boarding skills
Experience working with enterprise clients and managing conflicts across broad stakeholder groups
Curiosity, adaptability, and eagerness to explore technologies supporting Databricks-based solution deployment and integration
Willingness to travel to customers 20% of the time
Databricks Certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus eligibility
Equity eligibility
Comprehensive benefits and perks tailored to employees' regional needs
Equal employment opportunity and inclusive workplace practices