Head of Forward Deployed AI Engineering (UAE)

Showcify, Inc.

United Arab Emirates

On-site

AED 400,000 - 800,000

Full time

2 days ago

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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. The role focuses on large-scale data migrations, AI/ML platforms, and generative AI deployments, ensuring delivery excellence and measurable customer impact.

You will partner with Account Executives and Field Engineering leaders, shaping programs and governance, while mentoring engineers and driving talent growth in a

Qualifications

Experience leading technical delivery teams and customer engagements.
Hands-on data/AI engineering background to coach senior practitioners.
Proven track record with large-scale data migrations and AI programs.
Strong executive presence and C-suite stakeholder experience.
Familiarity with Databricks, Spark, MLflow, Delta Lake.

Responsibilities

Lead a high-performing Forward Deployed Engineering and AI Engineering team.
Partner with strategic enterprise accounts to shape migration to the lakehouse and AI platforms.
Set governance standards, quality metrics, and scalable delivery practices.
Act as executive escalation point for critical customer situations.
Mentor and develop engineers through structured growth pathways.

Skills

People leadership

Technical coaching

Enterprise data platforms

Stakeholder management

Executive presence

Tools

Databricks

Apache Spark

MLflow

Delta Lake

Job description

You will partner with Account Executives and Field Engineering leaders, shaping programs and governance, while mentoring engineers and driving talent growth in a

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