Solutions Architect - MFG

Menlo Ventures; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 247,500; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is seeking an experienced pre-sales Solutions Architect to drive technical strategy and ML/AI adoption for its largest accounts. You will collaborate with the Enterprise Account Executive to shape proofs-of-concept, demonstrate value, and mentor teams across complex data environments.

You will guide customers through a transformational journey, balancing technical excellence with business impact, and you will lead live sessions with stakeholders to validate solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in data engineering, cloud data warehousing or data science.
• Proven production programming in Python, R, Scala or Java.
• Ability to lead virtual teams and influence executive stakeholders.
• Track record with large global accounts (> $1m ARR).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical voice for Databricks across multiple client accounts.
• Partner with AEs to define and drive technical strategy and adoption of Databricks solutions.
• Build proofs-of-concept and demonstrate ML/AI capabilities to customers.
• Mentor other team members and align technical strategies with business value.
• Lead customers through a transformational journey toward Databricks adoption.

Skills

Data engineering

Cloud data warehousing

Data science

Python

R

Scala

Java

Executive relationship building

Virtual team leadership

Large accounts (> $1m ARR)

Problem framing to C-suite

Databricks Certification

Data-driven transformation

Live coding sessions

Job description

Location: Texas, Illinois, Missouri

Mission

We are looking for experienced pre-sales professionals with a proven track record of helping large enterprises become more data-driven. Working with the Enterprise Account Executive (AE), the Solutions Architect defines and directs the technical strategy for our largest and important accounts, leading to more widespread use of our products and wider and deeper adoption of ML & AI. You will lean upon your solid background in value selling, technical account management, and technical leadership to maximize success in these accounts.

Your work with customers will include partnering with hands‑on resources. You will build proofs-of-concept and demonstrate Databricks' products, and you need to be technical and understand the relevance and application of ML & AI across a range of use cases important to the target accounts in various verticals. You will be a technical partner to our customers, working alongside hands‑on resources to build proofs of concept and showcase Databricks products. A deep understanding of ML & AI's relevance and application across a variety of crucial use cases for target accounts in different verticals is essential for this role.

Outcomes

• You work with multiple clients as the main technical voice for Databricks.
• You lead your customers on a transformational journey, helping them to evaluate and adopt Databricks as part of their strategy.
• You implement the technical strategy in the accounts with a clear understanding of this strategy and its business value.
• You build a movement of technical champions within the account.
• You align technical strategies around Databricks solutions.
• You provide structured mentorship for other team members.
• Gain your peers' respect through your experience, insight, and contributions.

Competencies

• Experience in establishing virtual teams and leading them to ultimate success within the account.
• Experience working with very large (> $1m ARR), global accounts.
• Experience building relationships with executives and influencers, both internally and with customers.
• Present a convincing point of view to important decision‑makers that leads them down a path of success.
• Technical experience in data engineering, cloud data warehousing, and/or data science.
• An ability in data‑driven business transformation and driving change with data.
• Production programming expertise in Python, R, Scala, or Java.
• Experience practicing live/vibe coding sessions with stakeholders.
• Nice to have: Databricks Certification.

Pay Range Transparency

Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non‑commissionable roles or on‑target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job‑related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.

$180,000 — $247,500 USD

Benefits

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Compliance

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