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Sr. Product Designer, Platform Administration

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At Databricks, our mission as designers is to make data science simpler and more accessible so that more people can contribute to solving the world’s toughest problems. Product Designers at Databricks balance the creativity of a craftsperson with the analytical curiosity of a data scientist. We believe in the traditional and timeless value of great graphic design - while at the same time, we have a restless desire to get to the truth and make the best decisions possible using data. We design simple and collaborative products that have the power to delight a highly technical audience.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping the future of Databricks design. We’re looking for an experienced designer to design the next generation of Admin experience. We're searching for an experienced Product Designer with the ability to define strategic vision and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to bring this vision to life.

Platform administration plays a critical role in the customer’s success with Databricks. Your work will streamline how admins set up, secure, and manage their Lakhouse platform.

You'll be working closely with the admin teams based in SF/Seattle, while also collaborating with various feature teams across the globe.

The impact you will have:

Design best-in-class admin experience, including but not limited to: Cost monitoring and budgets, Settings platform, Security and compliance
Help identify and establish common design patterns for a consistent admin experience
Drive product design for one of the most critical business areas at Databricks
Design and launch a new experience for data ingestion and transformation
Collaborate closely with product management, engineering, and leadership to shape the future of our platform's admin experience
Design intuitive user experiences that align with engineering best practices, simplifying complex workflows for our users.
Explore new ways in which Generative AI can enhance the administration process
Develop a deep understanding of Databricks business objectives, the cloud admin space, its users, and competition
Conduct user research to identify customer needs and pain points related to platform administration

What we look for:

5+ years of product design work experience
A bachelor's degree or equivalent, with specialization in HCI, Interaction Design, graphic design, computer science, or related disciplines
You’re comfortable talking to strategic customers in key decision making positions
Experience shipping great digital products. We strongly believe that a designer’ involvement never stops. You should be comfortable overseeing and impacting the entire process from idea to GA.
Demonstrated ability to lead large and complex design projects and balance the needs of diverse stakeholders
Can execute beautiful visual and interaction work that’s rooted in a data-driven, and well-researched UX process
A system thinker who has the vision to design the big picture, and the tactical ability to break it down so that engineering can succeed in building it incrementally
You have a unique combination of technical knowledge and visual design skills which allows you to design powerful and intuitive engineering tooling
A portfolio showcasing the end-to-end design process
Experience designing products in the Cloud admin, or the Big Data space is a nice-to-have
Coding React, SQL, CSS, and/or Python is a nice-to-have

Pay Range Transparency

Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents base 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 utilizes 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

$110,300—$195,000 USD

About Databricks

Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Benefits

At 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, please visit https://www.mybenefitsnow.com/databricks.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

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What You Should Know About Sr. Product Designer, Platform Administration, Databricks

Join Databricks as a Senior Product Designer for Platform Administration and shape the future of our design experience! At Databricks, we’re passionate about making data science more accessible and enjoyable, allowing users to tackle the world’s biggest challenges. As an experienced designer, you will blend creativity and analytical curiosity, working to streamline how admins manage their Lakhouse platform. You'll be designing intuitive admin experiences focused on vital areas like cost monitoring, settings management, and security compliance. By collaborating with cross-functional teams across the globe, including product management and engineering, you’ll be integral in establishing a cohesive design vision. Your expertise in user research and understanding customer needs will drive design initiatives that make complex workflows simple and enjoyable. You’ll also be exploring the innovative potential of Generative AI to enhance administrative processes, making a sizable impact in our organization. If you're ready to build a user-friendly, strategic admin experience that excites a highly technical audience, Databricks is the place for you!

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What are the key responsibilities of a Sr. Product Designer at Databricks?

The Senior Product Designer at Databricks is responsible for creating a streamlined admin experience which includes designing aspects like cost monitoring and compliance. You'll collaborate with various teams, conducting user research, and helping to establish consistent design patterns that support efficient platform administration.