Sr. Forward Deployed Engineer

Databricks; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Databricks in Singapore is looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer to engage directly with customers in designing and delivering custom fullstack applications on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. This customer-facing role involves leading architecture decisions and implementing end-to-end systems across data engineering, AI, and application development.

The ideal candidate must possess a strong foundation in software engineering, adaptability, and communication skills to effectively collaborate with technical and executive stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong background in software engineering with end-to-end application delivery.
• Ability to engage and communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design decisions for secure, scalable solutions.
• Design and develop fullstack applications using Databricks platform.
• Deliver production-grade systems that integrate data and AI.
• Engage with customer teams and stakeholders to ensure impact.
• Contribute to best practices that influence the product roadmap.

Skills

Software engineering expertise

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in SQL

Proficiency in Java/Scala

Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript

Experience with AI APIs

Systems integration experience

Collaboration skills

Job description

CSQ327R142

As a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you will embed directly with our most strategic customers to design and deliver custom fullstack applications and solutions on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform and other common software stacks. You will own the architecture, lead design decisions, and implement end-to-end systems spanning data engineering, AI, and application development.

This is a hands‑on, customer‑facing role for software engineers, developers, and builders who thrive at the intersection of technology and business impact. The ideal candidate combines engineering expertise with adaptability, curiosity, and a passion for solving complex problems that drive measurable outcomes.

Impact You Will Have

• Own the Architecture: Lead architecture and design decisions, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with both customer needs and Databricks best practices.
• Application Engineering: Design and develop applications spanning backend, frontend, and integrations, bringing data and AI to life for enterprise users leveraging the Databricks platform.
• Solution Delivery: Deliver production‑grade systems from data ingestion and transformation through ML/AI model integration to user‑facing applications and enablement.
• Customer Immersion: Embed with customer teams, engaging with stakeholders from technical ICs to executives to deeply understand challenges and deliver impact.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Product, and Field Engineering to ensure a seamless customer journey from pre‑sales through post‑deployment.
• Reusable Assets & Scale: Contribute accelerators, frameworks, and best practices that scale impact across accounts and influence the Databricks product roadmap.

What We Look For

• Engineering Depth: Strong background in software engineering with experience across backend, frontend, and systems integration. Proficiency in Python, SQL, Java/Scala, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern frameworks.
• Application Delivery: Demonstrated ability to design, build, and deploy production applications that combine data pipelines, ML/AI models, and user‑facing interfaces.
• AI/ML Experience: Familiarity working with AI APIs such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini into applications, and leveraging AI code generation tools to accelerate productivity.
• Customer Impact: Proven track record of delivering technical solutions in enterprise environments that drive measurable outcomes.
• Collaboration & Communication: Ability to engage across a broad stakeholder range, from engineers to C‑level executives, translating complex concepts into actionable solutions.
• Learning Mindset: Curiosity, adaptability, and eagerness to explore new technologies, domains, and customer challenges.

Benefits

Databricks offers a comprehensive benefits package and perks to meet the needs of all employees. For detailed information on benefits available in your region, please refer to the internal benefits portal.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. Our hiring practices are inclusive and equal under applicable laws, with no 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.

Compliance

Access to export‑controlled technology or source code, if required for performance of job duties, is subject to Employer's discretion, and may result in withdrawal of application on this basis alone.