Specialist Solutions Architect - AWS Infrastructure & AI Platform

Databricks Inc.; USA; Remote; USD 180.000 - 248.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Databricks Inc. is seeking an Infrastructure & AI Platform Specialist Solutions Architect to guide enterprise customers through architecture, cloud infrastructure, and AI deployment patterns of the Databricks Platform on AWS. The role can be remote.

You will design scalable compute and networking for AI workloads, deliver custom solutions, lead architecture reviews with executives, and coordinate across teams to ensure successful deployments.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a quantitative discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in solutions architecture, pre-sales, or senior technical roles.

Aufgaben

• Guide strategic customers through the full lifecycle of the Databricks Platform on AWS, from initial design to production deployment.
• Architect and scale compute/networking infrastructure for AI workloads and large-scale GenAI apps.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in AWS infrastructure, IaC, cloud networking, and identity management.
• Drive technical wins by showcasing platform differentiation through custom solutions.
• Orchestrate cross-functional resources to deliver complex customer solutions.
• Influence product direction with structured feedback on requirements and gaps.

Kenntnisse

Solutions architecture

Technical pre-sales

AWS infrastructure

Python

SQL

IaC

Networking

Security & IAM

Architectural design

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

AWS CDK

CloudFormation

Jobbeschreibung

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As an Infrastructure & AI Platform Specialist Solutions Architect (SSA), you will serve as a trusted technical advisor, guiding enterprise customers through the architecture, cloud infrastructure, and AI deployment patterns of their the company Platform on AWS. You combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to position the company as the foundation of your customers’ data and AI strategy.

This role can be remote.

The Impact You Will Have

• Guide strategic customers through the full lifecycle of the company on AWS, including platform administration from initial architectural design to production deployment
• Architect and scale compute/networking infrastructure designed specifically for AI workloads, enterprise LLM deployments, and high-performance GenAI applications built on the company
• Serve as a subject matter expert in core areas such as AWS infrastructure, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), cloud networking, and identity management
• Drive technical wins in competitive scenarios by demonstrating the company’ differentiation through custom-built solutions
• Orchestrate cross-functional resources (DSAs, SAs, SSAs, Partners) to deliver comprehensive solutions for complex customer needs
• Influence product direction by providing structured feedback on customer requirements and competitive gaps

What We Look For

• 6+ years in solutions architecture, technical pre-sales, or a senior hands-on technical role
• Hands-on experience architecting underlying cloud infrastructure for AI/ML execution—including accelerator configuration (GPUs/TPUs), scalable model serving infrastructure, vectorized data retrieval, and balancing cloud performance vs. cost for large-scale AI workloads.
• Advanced expertise across the following areas:

• Security & Identity: AWS security controls, platform/network/data security, encryption, vulnerability management, compliance, and identity protocols (AWS IAM, AWS IAM Identity Center, SCIM, OAuth, SAML, Federation)
• Networking & Deployments: AWS enterprise networking (VPC peering, AWS Direct Connect, PrivateLink), network routing, performance optimization, and large-scale deployment management
• Platform Administration: High availability, disaster recovery, cluster orchestration, observability (Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail), and AWS Cost Management
• Infrastructure Automation (InfraOps): Hands-on automation using IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK) to build, maintain, and scale complex AWS environments

• Strong coding proficiency in Python and SQL — you must demonstrate live coding, debugging, and solution-building skills
• Deep expertise in distributed data systems architecture: designing scalable pipelines, streaming architectures, lakehouse patterns, and cloud-native data platforms
• Proficient on the the company Platform (or demonstrated ability to achieve proficiency rapidly) with a developing technical specialization in one area (e.g., real-time/streaming, ML/AI, data governance, migrations)
• Proven ability to lead architecture discussions with senior technical stakeholders — whiteboarding, design reviews, and trade-off analysis
• Track record of driving platform adoption and consumption growth within accounts
• Excellent communication skills — able to translate complex architectures into business value for both technical and executive audiences
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a quantitative discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Willingness to travel up to 30% as needed

Nice to Have

• the company certifications (Data Engineer, ML, Platform)
• AWS certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified Data Engineer)
• Experience with competitive platforms (Snowflake, AWS native services, Azure Synapse) — understanding the landscape you'll position against
• Background in a data/AI company or cloud provider

Interview Process

• Recruiter Screen
• Hiring Manager Screen
• Design and Architecture Interview
• Live Coding Assessment
• Presentation
• Reference Check

Pay Range Transparency

the company 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, the company 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.

Local Pay Range

$180,000—$247,500 USD

About the company

the company is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the the company Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, the company offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow the company on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram.

Benefits

At the company, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the company, 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 the company 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

If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.