Paris-Based Field Engineering Leader — Pre-Sales & Data AI

Databricks; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is seeking a Field Engineering Manager in Paris to lead a skilled team of technical pre-sales Solutions Architects and Solutions Engineers. You will drive value-based solutions in collaboration with Sales, mentor high performers, and strengthen partnerships with customers across large organisations.

You will help shape strategy, communicate complex ideas, and foster a culture aligned with Databricks' values while expanding the company’s regional presence in the market.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing technical teams in Big Data, Cloud, or SaaS environments.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and scaling pre-sales or technical field organisations.
• Fluency in English and native-level French.
• Technical background in Data Engineering, Databases, or Data Science (consulting experience is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing pre-sales team in France.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that reflects Databricks' values of customer obsession, teamwork, and diversity.
• Partner with Sales to drive growth through solution- and value-based selling.
• Enhance team effectiveness by establishing best practices that improve efficiency and focus on business impact.
• Build trusted relationships with customer executives and strategic partners.
• Collaborate across teams - including Marketing, Sales, and Services to ensure seamless implementation and customer success.
• Represent Databricks as part of the regional leadership team and contribute to building our brand and presence in the market.

Skills

Team leadership

Big Data

Cloud

SaaS

Communication

French & English

Job description

Databricks is seeking a Field Engineering Manager in Paris to lead a skilled team of technical pre-sales Solutions Architects and Solutions Engineers. You will drive value-based solutions in collaboration with Sales, mentor high performers, and strengthen partnerships with customers across large organisations.

You will help shape strategy, communicate complex ideas, and foster a culture aligned with Databricks' values while expanding the company’s regional presence in the market.