Field Engineering Manager — Specialist Solutions Architects

Menlo Ventures; Town of Sweden (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is seeking a Specialist Solutions Architect Manager to lead a team of SSA’s focusing on enterprise software, data engineering, and AI/ML. The role involves guiding complex technical engagements, communicating business value, and collaborating with Sales and Field Engineering to drive strategic outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in technical leadership roles, strong pre-sales or post-sales experience, and a track record in data platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical pre-sales and/or post-sales teams.
• Proven ability to drive complex technical engagements with executive stakeholders.
• Strong expertise in data, AI, and modern data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and grow a diverse team of Specialist Solutions Architects.
• Lead regional efforts to exceed consumption targets with strategic use cases.
• Support complex sales cycles and customer architectures with deep technical value.
• Build relationships across Field Engineering, Sales, and product teams.
• Mentor team members and shape a clear career path within the group.

Skills

Team leadership

Pre-sales

Technical architecture

Data engineering

AI/ML

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Databricks is seeking a Specialist Solutions Architect Manager to lead a team of SSA’s focusing on enterprise software, data engineering, and AI/ML. The role involves guiding complex technical engagements, communicating business value, and collaborating with Sales and Field Engineering to drive strategic outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in technical leadership roles, strong pre-sales or post-sales experience, and a track record in data platforms.