Senior Solutions Engineer - Benelux Geo

Uncover; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is seeking a Senior Solutions Engineer in the Benelux Geo team to lead technical engagements, owning discovery, solution design, and platform demonstrations. You will expand the Databricks footprint with strategic partnerships, code, architect, and present to drive adoption.

You will manage frontline customer relationships, develop technical strategies with the Account Executive, and contribute assets to the SA community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in data engineering, solutions architecture, or pre-sales.
• Proficient in Python and SQL; able to debug and write production-grade code.
• Experience leading technical customer conversations and live demos.
• Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering/IM/DS or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discovery, design, and platform demonstrations for Benelux customers.
• Build and deliver proofs‑of‑concept and live demos to drive technical wins.
• Own frontline technical relationships and develop technical strategies with the Account Executive.
• Contribute reusable technical assets (notebooks, accelerators, reference architectures) to the SA community.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data engineering

Solutions architecture

Pre-sales

Live demos

Presentation

Education

CS/Engineering degree

Tools

Apache Spark

Delta Lake

Hadoop

Kafka

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

The Role

As a Senior Solutions Engineer in the Benelux Geo team, you will lead technical engagements for high-growth potential customers, owning discovery, solution design, and platform demonstrations. We are looking for a talented engineer/architect who is excited to expand strategic partnerships and grow Databricks footprint with these customers! You are a builder who can code, architect, and present, combining technical depth with customer-facing skills to drive Databricks adoption. You will own frontline customer relationships and work with your Account Executive to develop technical strategies that expand platform usage.

The Impact You Will Have

• Independently lead technical discovery and solution design for customer workloads spanning Data Engineering, Analytics, Machine Learning, and GenAI Engineering
• Build and deliver compelling proofs-of-concept and live demos on the Databricks Platform that drive technical wins
• Own frontline technical relationships with customer engineers, data teams, and technical leads
• Develop account-level technical strategies in partnership with your Account Executive to grow platform consumption
• Navigate competitive landscapes by articulating Databricks differentiation through hands-on demonstrations
• Contribute reusable technical assets (notebooks, solution accelerators, reference architectures) to the broader SA community

What We Look For

• Industry experience in data engineering, solutions architecture, technical pre-sales, or a hands-on consulting role (preference for 3+ years minimum)
• Proficient in Python and SQL with demonstrated ability to debug, optimise, and write production-quality code - live/vibe coding is a required interview stage
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing data solutions on at least one public cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Working knowledge of distributed data systems: Apache Spark™, Delta Lake, or equivalent (Hadoop, Kafka, Flink)
• Experience leading technical customer conversations - discovery, whiteboarding, architecture reviews
• Familiarity with one or more: data engineering (ETL/ELT, medallion architecture, streaming), data science/ML (model training, MLOps), or SQL analytics
• Strong presentation and demo skills - you will build and present a live solution during the interview
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Management, Data Science or a quantitative discipline (or equivalent experience)

Note: This will be an office-based contract (Amsterdam), with a hybrid schedule. The offer contract will be set for an initial 12-month fixed term, with the intention to extend upon successful completion of the probation period.

About Databricks

Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide - including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 - rely on the Databricks Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow Databricks on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram.

Benefits

At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

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