Senior Enterprise AI Architect

Databricks; Virginia; On-site; USD 219,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is seeking a Sr. Solutions Architect to lead the most complex customer engagements, drive consumption strategy, and own executive-level relationships. You will serve as the definitive technical authority, mentoring others and influencing platform adoption across large accounts.

You will orchestrate cross-functional teams and shape long-term data/AI strategy, combining deep technical depth with business impact and revenue outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in relevant architecture or senior technical role.
• Proficient in Python, SQL, Spark/PySpark; live coding assessment.
• Expertise in enterprise data architecture and cloud-native platforms.
• Deep knowledge of Databricks or equivalent platforms.
• Declared technical specialization with depth.
• Track record of driving consumption growth.
• Executive presence with senior stakeholders.
• Experience with competitive displacements.
• Degree in CS/Engineering or quantitative field.

Responsibilities

• Drive the technical and consumption strategy for complex customer engagements.
• Own senior-level technical relationships as trusted advisor on enterprise data and AI strategy.
• Lead architecture engagements: multi-workload platforms, migrations, real-time systems, and AI/ML at scale.
• Operate as an Expert on the Databricks Platform with a declared archetype and mentor others.
• Develop and execute competitive strategies for customers against incumbents.
• Orchestrate cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.
• Coach and develop junior SAs on depth, engagement, and use case prioritization.
• Contribute to Field Engineering thought leadership through customer content and events.

Skills

Senior solutions architect leadership

Python, SQL, Spark/PySpark

Enterprise data architecture

Databricks platform knowledge

Technical specialization

Driving consumption growth

Executive presence

Competitive displacement experience

Strategic technical thinking

CS/Engineering degree

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Engineering or quantitative discipline

Job description

Databricks is seeking a Sr. Solutions Architect to lead the most complex customer engagements, drive consumption strategy, and own executive-level relationships. You will serve as the definitive technical authority, mentoring others and influencing platform adoption across large accounts.

You will orchestrate cross-functional teams and shape long-term data/AI strategy, combining deep technical depth with business impact and revenue outcomes.