Manufacturing Forward Deployed Engineering Leader

Databricks; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 211,800 - 291,300; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is looking for a Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering, to lead a team of engineers driving data-driven transformations in enterprise settings across various industries. You will oversee performance targets and partner with strategic stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions including migrations and AI initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience, technical depth in data/AI, and strong stakeholder management skills. The role includes mentoring engineers and driving excellence in technical delivery.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of managing high‑performing technical teams.
• 5+ years as a technical solutions architect or data/AI engineer.
• Demonstrated success in leading data migrations and AI programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance targets including billable utilization and team growth.
• Partner with executives to deliver transformational Professional Services programs.
• Establish best practices for project oversight and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Technical project delivery

Stakeholder management

Data platform migrations

AI/ML programs

Tools

Apache Spark™

MLflow

Delta Lake

Job description

Databricks is looking for a Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering, to lead a team of engineers driving data-driven transformations in enterprise settings across various industries. You will oversee performance targets and partner with strategic stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions including migrations and AI initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience, technical depth in data/AI, and strong stakeholder management skills. The role includes mentoring engineers and driving excellence in technical delivery.