Head of Forward Deployed Engineering — AI & Data

Databricks Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 161,827 - 233,750; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is redefining what organisations can achieve with data and AI. As Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering for NSW, you will lead a high-performing team of Forward Deployed Engineers and AI Engineers at the forefront of this transformation.

Partnering with Databricks' most strategic enterprise accounts, you will shape how Australia's leading organisations migrate to the lakehouse, build next-generation AI and GenAI systems, and unlock sustained business value from their data investments.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of people leadership experience managing technical delivery teams, solution architects, or professional services organizations.
• 5+ years hands-on experience as a technical solutions architect or data/AI engineer with the ability to coach senior practitioners.
• Proven track record leading large-scale data platform migrations and AI/ML programs in enterprise settings.
• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management, capable of navigating C-suite environments.
• Familiarity with Databricks, Apache Spark, MLflow, Delta Lake; hands-on experience with Databricks or competitors.

Responsibilities

• Drive regional performance targets including billable utilisation, team growth, and hiring while promoting delivery excellence.
• Lead high-stakes enterprise engagements with Account Executives, Engagement Managers and Field Engineering leaders.
• Establish best practices for project oversight, risk management, and quality standards at scale.
• Act as executive escalation point for critical customer situations to protect relationships.
• Mentor Residents Solutions Architects and AI Engineers with structured career pathways.

Skills

People leadership

Executive presence

Data/AI engineering

Project governance

Mentoring talent

Tools

Databricks

Apache Spark

MLflow

Delta Lake

Job description

Databricks is redefining what organisations can achieve with data and AI. As Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering for NSW, you will lead a high-performing team of Forward Deployed Engineers and AI Engineers at the forefront of this transformation.

Partnering with Databricks' most strategic enterprise accounts, you will shape how Australia's leading organisations migrate to the lakehouse, build next-generation AI and GenAI systems, and unlock sustained business value from their data investments.