Lead, Forward-Deployed AI & Data Engineering

Databricks; Singapore; On-site; SGD 179,808 - 233,750; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is seeking a Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering to lead a team of FDE and AI Engineers in NSW. You will partner with enterprise accounts to migrate data to lakehouse platforms, develop AI/GenAI systems, and deliver measurable business value.

Build a culture of technical excellence, governance, and customer impact across large-scale engagements. You will mentor architects and engineers, drive delivery standards, and act as an executive escalation point for critical situations, while

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading technical delivery teams and architecting enterprise solutions.
• Strong track record in data migrations, AI/ML programs, and customer success.
• Ability to influence C-suite stakeholders and manage strategic accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-performing Forward Deployed Engineering and AI Engineering teams.
• Partner with strategic accounts to architect and deliver complex data/AI programs.
• Set governance standards, risk management and delivery quality.
• Act as executive escalation point to protect relationships and outcomes.
• Mentor engineers and architects, building career paths and expertise.

Skills

People leadership

Enterprise engagements

Data migrations

AI/ML

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Databricks

Apache Spark

MLflow

Delta Lake

Job description

Databricks is seeking a Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering to lead a team of FDE and AI Engineers in NSW. You will partner with enterprise accounts to migrate data to lakehouse platforms, develop AI/GenAI systems, and deliver measurable business value.

Build a culture of technical excellence, governance, and customer impact across large-scale engagements. You will mentor architects and engineers, drive delivery standards, and act as an executive escalation point for critical situations, while