Databricks

Solutions Architect

Databricks$180K — $247K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in pre-sales or technical account management.
  • Proven track record of working with large enterprises in a data-driven environment.
  • Strong technical background in ML, AI, big data, and cloud solutions.
  • Production programming experience in Python, R, Scala, or Java.
  • Ability to build relationships with C-level executives and influence decision-making.
  • Solid understanding of data-driven business transformation processes.
  • Databricks Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary technical contact for multiple clients using Databricks.
  • Lead clients through their evaluation and adoption of Databricks products.
  • Implement technical strategies aligned with client account goals.
  • Develop and cultivate technical champions within client organizations.
  • Provide mentorship and support to team members within the organization.
  • Align technical strategies around Databricks solutions for enhanced adoption.
  • Gain respect and credibility among peers through expertise and contributions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits and perks tailored to employee needs.
  • Eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
  • Possibility of equity participation for employees.
Full Job Description
While candidates in the listed locations are encouraged for this role, we are open to remote candidates in other locations in various cities around Northern California.

REQ ID - FEQ427R108

Mission

We are looking for experienced pre-sales professionals who have a successful track record helping large enterprises become more data-driven. Working with the Enterprise Account Executive (AE), the Enterprise SA defines and directs the technical strategy for our largest and important accounts, leading to more widespread use of our products and wider and deeper adoption of ML & AI. You will lean upon your solid background in value selling, technical account management and technical leadership to maximize success in these accounts. While you work with a team that includes hands-on resources who will build proofs of concept and demonstrate Databricks' products, you need to be technical and must understand the relevance and application of ML & AI within a range of use cases important to the target accounts in the High Tech and Manufacturing space.

Outcomes
  • You work with multiple clients as the main technical voice for Databricks.
  • You lead your customers on a transformational journey, helping them to evaluate and adopt Databricks as part of their strategy
  • You implement the technical strategy in the account, in close understanding of the strategy.
  • You build a movement of technical champions within the account.
  • You align technical strategies around Databricks solutions.
  • You provide structured mentorship for other team members.
  • Gain the respect of your peers based on your experience, insight, and contributions.

Competencies:
  • Proficiency at establishing virtual teams, and leading them to ultimate success within the account.
  • Experience working very large (> $1m ARR), global accounts.
  • Form relationships with executives and influencers.
  • Present a convincing point-of-view to important decision-makers that leads them down a path of success.
  • Technical in big data, data science and cloud.
  • An ability in data-driven business transformation, and driving change with data.
  • Production programming experience in Python, R, Scala or Java
  • Nice to have: Databricks Certification


Pay Range Transparency

Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.

Zone 1 Pay Range

$180,000-$247,500 USD

BenefitsAt Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here.

About Databricks

Databricks is a unified analytics platform that provides data engineering, collaborative data science, and machine learning capabilities. The company was founded in 2013 by the original creators of Apache Spark, a popular open-source big data processing engine. Databricks provides a cloud-based platform that allows data teams to collaborate and build data pipelines, run machine learning models, and perform advanced analytics. The company has raised over $1 billion in funding and is valued at $38 billion as of November 2021.
Learn more about Databricks
Size
2,000 employees
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Founded
2013

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