Head of AI Forward-Deployed Engineering, EMEA

Databricks Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 254,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is seeking a world-class leader to build and scale the UK Forward Deployed AI Engineering team. You will lead a team of data scientists and ML engineers, drive AI transformations for key customers, and collaborate across Product, R&D, and GTM.

Reporting to the Director AI FDE, you will recruit, mentor, and shape delivery frameworks, own portfolio OKRs, and expand executive relationships with EMEA stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience building and scaling AI/ML teams.
• Proven track record delivering enterprise AI engagements.
• Deep technical expertise in ML, GenAI, and data science.
• Experience leading production ML solutions in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Graduate degree in a quantitative discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong executive stakeholder management (VP+/CIO-level).

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the AI PS team, including hiring, mentoring, and structuring for growth.
• Develop and expand executive relationships with EMEA customers and partners.
• Align with Field Engineering and Sales to define joint strategies for strategic accounts.
• Design scalable engagement models and reusable delivery solutions.
• Represent Databricks as a thought leader in AI/ML.

Skills

Team leadership

AI/ML expertise

Enterprise engagements

Stakeholder management

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Education

Graduate degree in CS/Engineering/Statistics

Tools

Databricks platform

Job description

Databricks is seeking a world-class leader to build and scale the UK Forward Deployed AI Engineering team. You will lead a team of data scientists and ML engineers, drive AI transformations for key customers, and collaborate across Product, R&D, and GTM.

Reporting to the Director AI FDE, you will recruit, mentor, and shape delivery frameworks, own portfolio OKRs, and expand executive relationships with EMEA stakeholders.