Head of Forward Deployed Engineering – UAE

Databricks; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks seeks a Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering to lead a high-performing team delivering data migrations, AI/ML platforms, and next-generation AI solutions for enterprise accounts. You will shape engagements, drive governance, and ensure measurable business value from data investments.

You will mentor engineers, partner with executives, and set standards for delivery quality and customer success across a growing practice.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical delivery teams and enterprise engagements.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive presence.
• Hands-on data/AI engineering background with migrations and AI platforms.

Responsibilities

• Drive regional performance targets for FDE portfolio, including delivery excellence and customer success.
• Lead enterprise engagements with cross-functional teams to deliver data migrations, AI/ML platforms, and analytics.
• Establish governance, risk management, and quality standards for scalable delivery.
• Act as escalation point for critical customer situations and strategic relationships.
• Mentor and grow Forward Deployed Engineers and AI Engineers with structured career paths.

Job description

Databricks seeks a Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering to lead a high-performing team delivering data migrations, AI/ML platforms, and next-generation AI solutions for enterprise accounts. You will shape engagements, drive governance, and ensure measurable business value from data investments.

You will mentor engineers, partner with executives, and set standards for delivery quality and customer success across a growing practice.