Paris Field Engineering Manager – Data & AI Solutions

Databricks Inc.; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is seeking a Field Engineering Manager in Paris, France to lead a team of pre-sales Solutions Architects and Solutions Engineers. You will drive value-based solutions with Sales and collaborate across Marketing, Sales, and Services to ensure customer success.

You will coach and scale a high-performing team, foster an inclusive culture, and represent Databricks in regional leadership, helping build the brand and market presence in France.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing technical teams in Big Data, Cloud, or SaaS environments.
• Experience leading and scaling pre-sales or technical field organisations.
• Understanding of consumption-based business models.
• Ability to collaborate with Sales and cross-functional leaders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills—fluent in English and native-level French.
• Technical background in Data Engineering, Databases, or Data Science.
• Passion for data, AI, and cloud technologies and the ability to articulate their business value clearly.

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

Leadership

Big Data

Cloud / SaaS

Cross-functional collaboration

Bilingual English/French

Job description

Databricks is seeking a Field Engineering Manager in Paris, France to lead a team of pre-sales Solutions Architects and Solutions Engineers. You will drive value-based solutions with Sales and collaborate across Marketing, Sales, and Services to ensure customer success.

You will coach and scale a high-performing team, foster an inclusive culture, and represent Databricks in regional leadership, helping build the brand and market presence in France.