Forward Deployed Engineering Manager

FDE Times; Washington (District of Columbia); Ibrido; USD 212.000 - 291.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Databricks is seeking a Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering to lead a high-performing team delivering mission-critical data and AI solutions for enterprise customers. You will mentor engineers, set delivery quality standards, and partner with executives to drive strategic outcomes.

In this role you will shape how customers migrate to lakehouse platforms, deploy generative AI and MLOps capabilities, and deliver measurable business value from data investments while maintaining a strong

Competenze

• 4+ years leading technical delivery teams and/or professional services with a track record of building excellence-driven cultures.
• 5+ years hands-on IC as a solutions architect or data/AI engineer providing depth to coach senior practitioners.
• Experience leading large-scale data migrations and AI/ML programs in enterprise environments across multiple industries.
• Strong understanding of technical project delivery including scope, timelines, SOWs, and delivery metrics.
• Strong stakeholder management with experience influencing at the C-suite level.

Mansioni

• Oversee regional performance targets including billable utilization, team growth, and hiring; champion delivery excellence and customer success across the FDE portfolio.
• Partner with Account Execs, Engagement Managers and Field Engineering leaders to scope and deliver PS programs spanning data migrations, AI/ML platforms, and advanced analytics.
• Establish best practices for project oversight, risk management, and quality standards scalable for a growing FDE practice.
• Synthesize field insights to inform Engineering and Product management and help guide the Databricks roadmap with reusable accelerators.
• Serve as escalation point for high-stakes customer situations, protecting relationships and driving rapid resolution.
• Mentor Forward Deployed Engineers through structured career paths and a culture of innovation and growth.

Conoscenze

People leadership

Technical delivery

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Strumenti

Databricks

Apache Spark

MLflow

Delta Lake

Descrizione del lavoro

Databricks is seeking a Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering to lead a high-performing team delivering mission-critical data and AI solutions for enterprise customers. You will mentor engineers, set delivery quality standards, and partner with executives to drive strategic outcomes.

In this role you will shape how customers migrate to lakehouse platforms, deploy generative AI and MLOps capabilities, and deliver measurable business value from data investments while maintaining a strong