Solutions Architect: Retail & Hospitality AI Leader

Databricks Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks Inc. is seeking a Solutions Architect for Retail, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality to lead technical strategy across data engineering, ML/AI, and real-time analytics.

You will collaborate with customer architects and delivery teams to design scalable, production-grade solutions on cloud platforms. The role requires 6+ years of architect experience, strong Python/SQL skills, and a track record of driving platform adoption in enterprise settings.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in solutions architecture, data engineering, pre-sales, or a senior hands-on technical role.
• Strong coding proficiency in Python and SQL with live coding and debugging capability.
• Deep expertise in distributed data systems, pipelines, lakehouse patterns, and cloud-native platforms.
• Proficiency with the Databricks Platform and growing technical specialization in one area.
• Excellent communication to translate complex architectures for technical and executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end technical strategy for accounts from discovery to production deployment.
• Lead architecture discussions spanning data engineering, ML/AI, and real-time analytics.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customer architects and directors.
• Drive technical wins by demonstrating Databricks differentiation through solutions.
• Develop an emerging specialization and coordinate cross-functional resources.
• Influence product direction with feedback on customer requirements and gaps.

Skills

Solution architecture

Python

SQL

Distributed data

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Databricks Platform

Job description

Databricks Inc. is seeking a Solutions Architect for Retail, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality to lead technical strategy across data engineering, ML/AI, and real-time analytics.

You will collaborate with customer architects and delivery teams to design scalable, production-grade solutions on cloud platforms. The role requires 6+ years of architect experience, strong Python/SQL skills, and a track record of driving platform adoption in enterprise settings.