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Sr. Solutions Architect

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At Databricks, our core principles are at the heart of everything we do; creating a culture of proactiveness and a customer-centric mindset guides us to create a unified platform that makes data science and analytics accessible to everyone. We aim to inspire our customers to make informed decisions that push their business forward. We provide a user-friendly and intuitive platform that makes it easy to turn insights into action and fosters a culture of creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement. You will be an essential part of this mission, using your technical expertise to demonstrate how our Data Intelligence Platform can help customers solve their complex data challenges. You'll work with a collaborative, customer-focused team that values innovation and creativity, using your skills to create customized solutions to help our customers achieve their goals and guide their businesses forward. Join us in our quest to change how people work with data and make a better world!

The impact you will have:

Develop customer engagement strategies in partnership with Account Executive(s) in your designated territory.
Coach junior Solutions Architects and teams on use case prioritization and building technical champions.
You will influence stakeholders at all levels through complex engagements with the wider cloud ecosystem and 3rd party applications, ensuring they are excited by the Databricks vision and solution strategy.
Be a 'champion’ for both customers and colleagues, operating as an expert solution architect and trusted advisor for significant data analytics architecture, design, and adoption of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform.
Contribute to Databricks' technical community engagement by developing customer-facing collateral and leading workshops, seminars, and meet-ups.
Opportunity to continue your development in one of four tracks - technical specialization, industry vertical thought leadership, strategic customer vision, and people management.

What we look for:

10+ years of customer-facing technical experience.

Know how to engage in complex customer interactions and sales lifecycle in a technical pre-sales capacity.
Ability to influence decision-makers and C-level executives by developing relationships and orchestrating teams to achieve long-term customer success.
Prior experience with coding in a core programming language (i.e., Python, Java, Scala) and willingness to learn a base level of Spark.
Hands-on expertise with complex proofs-of-concept and public cloud platform(s).
Know how to provide technical solutions for specialized customer needs and navigate a competitive landscape.
Can travel up to 30% when needed.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
401(k) Plan
Equity awards
Flexible time off
Paid parental leave
Family Planning
Gym reimbursement
Annual personal development fund
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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

$196,200—$300,800 USD

Zone 2 Pay Range

$196,200—$300,800 USD

Zone 3 Pay Range

$196,200—$300,800 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. Solutions Architect, Databricks

If you're an experienced Sr. Solutions Architect, Databricks is the place to be! Situated on the vibrant West Coast, our mission revolves around making data intelligence accessible to everyone. Here at Databricks, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of proactivity and creativity. As a Sr. Solutions Architect, you'll play a pivotal role in our efforts to inspire customers to harness the power of data in their decision-making processes. You'll collaborate with Account Executives to develop customer engagement strategies while mentoring junior Solutions Architects, ensuring they grow their expertise in technical solutions. You'll need to navigate the competitive landscape, influence C-level executives, and work with cloud ecosystems to drive excitement about Databricks’ vision. Your hands-on coding skills in languages like Python, Java, or Scala will be vital, as you'll be providing tailored solutions to meet specialized customer needs. This role not only allows you to impact our customers' success but also opens opportunities for your personal development in technical specialization or strategic vision pathways. With comprehensive benefits—including health coverage, flexible time off, and equity awards—you'll be part of a team that values innovation and a customer-centric approach. Join us at Databricks in transforming the way people interact with data and making a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive and diverse workplace culture!

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What responsibilities does a Sr. Solutions Architect have at Databricks?

As a Sr. Solutions Architect at Databricks, you'll create customer engagement strategies alongside Account Executives, serve as a mentor for junior team members, and guide customers through complex data challenges using our Data Intelligence Platform. Your role will include coaching on use case prioritization and leading technical discussions with various stakeholders.