Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, Data & AI (Public Sector)

Databricks Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,656 - 248,360; Full time

Job summary

Databricks Inc. is seeking a Sr. Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) in Atlanta, Georgia. This hands-on role connects technology with business impact by engaging directly with customers to implement data solutions on the Databricks platform. Candidates must have at least 6+ years of relevant experience, particularly in data engineering and distributed computing.

Responsibilities include leading technical projects, guiding clients in big data applications, and ensuring solutions align with best practices. A critical aspect of this role is the ability to adapt in customer-facing environments. Competitive compensation and a commitment to diversity are highlighted.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in data engineering, data platforms & analytics, or software engineering.
• Working knowledge of two or more common cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) with expertise in at least one.
• Deep experience with distributed computing with Apache Spark and knowledge of Spark runtime internals.
• Familiarity with CI/CD for production deployments.

Responsibilities

• Lead impactful customer technical projects by delivering production-grade systems.
• Guide customers on architecture and design of big data projects.
• Coordinate with Databricks technical team to ensure engagement success.
• Embed with customer teams to deeply understand challenges.

Skills

Data engineering

Cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Distributed computing (Apache Spark)

MLOps and AI APIs

Technical project delivery

Documentation and white-boarding

Education

Databricks Certification

Job description

Databricks Inc. is seeking a Sr. Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) in Atlanta, Georgia. This hands-on role connects technology with business impact by engaging directly with customers to implement data solutions on the Databricks platform. Candidates must have at least 6+ years of relevant experience, particularly in data engineering and distributed computing.

Responsibilities include leading technical projects, guiding clients in big data applications, and ensuring solutions align with best practices. A critical aspect of this role is the ability to adapt in customer-facing environments. Competitive compensation and a commitment to diversity are highlighted.