Paris-Based Field Engineering Leader (Hybrid)

databricks; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 138,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

The company in Paris is seeking a Field Engineering Manager to lead a talented team of pre-sales Solutions Architects and Solutions Engineers. You will drive value-based solutions and collaborate with Sales to grow the business.

You will coach your team to communicate complex ideas, support strategic sales cycles, and build strong partnerships across large organisations. Location is Paris, with hybrid expectations and a focus on data, AI, and cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing technical teams in Big Data, Cloud, or SaaS environments.
• Leading, mentoring, and scaling pre-sales or technical field organisations.
• Understanding of consumption-based business models.
• Collaborating with Sales and cross-functional leaders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills - fluent in English and native-level French.
• Technical background in Data Engineering, Databases, or Data Science.
• Passion for data, AI, and cloud technologies and their business value.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing pre-sales team in France.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture reflecting customer obsession, teamwork, and diversity.
• Partner with Sales to drive growth through solution- and value-based selling.
• Enhance team effectiveness by establishing best practices focused on business impact.
• Build trusted relationships with customer executives and strategic partners.
• Collaborate across Marketing, Sales, and Services for seamless implementation and customer success.
• Represent the company as part of the regional leadership team and build market presence.

Skills

Team leadership

Pre-sales

Cross-functional

bilingual EN/FR

Job description

The company in Paris is seeking a Field Engineering Manager to lead a talented team of pre-sales Solutions Architects and Solutions Engineers. You will drive value-based solutions and collaborate with Sales to grow the business.

You will coach your team to communicate complex ideas, support strategic sales cycles, and build strong partnerships across large organisations. Location is Paris, with hybrid expectations and a focus on data, AI, and cloud technologies.