Head of Forward Deployed AI & Data Engineering (UAE)

Databricks Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is seeking a Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering in the UAE to lead a high-performing team delivering mission-critical data and AI solutions for enterprise accounts. You will shape migrations to lakehouse architectures, build GenAI systems, and drive measurable business value from data investments.

You will mentor engineers, set governance frameworks, and partner with executive stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence and strategic impact across industries.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale data platform migrations and AI/ML programs.
• Hands-on technical depth to coach senior practitioners.
• Executive-level communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise engagements across data migrations and AI deployments.
• Mentor Forward Deployed Engineers and AI Engineers.
• Set governance for delivery quality and risk management.
• Partner with account teams to deliver transformation programs.

Skills

People leadership

Solutions architect

Data migrations

AI/ML platforms

Executive presence

Tools

Databricks

Apache Spark

MLflow

Delta Lake

Job description

Databricks is seeking a Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering in the UAE to lead a high-performing team delivering mission-critical data and AI solutions for enterprise accounts. You will shape migrations to lakehouse architectures, build GenAI systems, and drive measurable business value from data investments.

You will mentor engineers, set governance frameworks, and partner with executive stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence and strategic impact across industries.