Sr. Compensation Manager GTM

Databricks Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 217,800 - 299,550; Full time

Job summary

Databricks Inc. is seeking a strategic and experienced compensation lead to partner with founders and senior leadership in our Go To Market organization.

You will shape compensation programs to attract, retain and motivate world‑class technical talent and you will report to the Senior Director of Compensation. This hands‑on role focuses on compensation solutioning for GTM talent, managing processes across the employee life cycle, and contributing to enterprise‑wide frameworks, balancing

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in compensation design, frameworks and market pricing.
• Experience with equity strategies and executive compensation.
• Advanced data analysis to inform compensation decisions (Excel, SQL, Tableau).

Responsibilities

• Lead compensation strategy for GTM talent and long‑term programs.
• Partner with founders and senior leadership to co‑create compensation models.
• Manage compensation processes across the employee lifecycle and scale frameworks.

Skills

Job architecture

Compensation frameworks

Market pricing

Equity strategy

Data analysis

Excel

Tableau

SQL

Python

Tools

Tableau

SQL

Python

Excel/Sheets

Job description

Databricks is seeking a strategic and experienced compensation lead to serve as a trusted partner to founders and senior leadership in our GTM (Go To Market) org. This role will support long‑term business objectives by working within the overall Compensation philosophy to co‑create compensation models that help attract, retain and motivate world‑class technical talent. This role reports to the Senior Director of Compensation.

At Databricks, we don't believe compensation is just a number; it's a tool to recognize that every employee is an owner and a part of our success. We are looking for a team member with a solid foundation and history of success in doing just that!

Scope of the role

This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role that will effectively cover below areas and the anticipated time spent on each:

• Compensation solutioning for GTM talent (40%)
• Managing Compensation processes through the employee life cycle (30%)
• Contributing to building and delivering enterprise‑wide compensation programs/ frameworks (30%)

What we look for

We’re looking for someone who has the following strengths:

• Know your craft – Job architecture, comp frameworks, market pricing, year‑end and mid‑year pay cycles, global compensation practices, pay for performance design
• Know your data – Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear outputs and recommendations. Analyze competitive trends in cash, equity, and total rewards to inform decision‑making and tradeoffs. Advanced capabilities required in gSheets, excel. We’ll love it if you know tableau, SQL, python or have used AI for comp analytics
• Know the competition – Deep expertise in tech compensation practices, especially around new‑hire and refresh equity strategies in the tech sector
• Be rational – Ability to balance comp knowledge with business solutioning from a first‑principles viewpoint

Operational and partnership excellence

• Build innovatively & scale effectively – create innovative frameworks/solutions to not just solve today’s issues but also to think ahead and anticipate future needs
• Operational capability – connect the dots between systems, players, and programs to seamlessly deliver compensation programs/products
• Savvy collaborator – partner closely with founders and executive leadership to pre‑empt, understand and solve business needs; navigate competing priorities and opinions to drive the best outcomes
• Trusted advisor – act as a trusted advisor on compensation decisions, including offers, promotions, leveling, retention, transfers, and org changes; support sensitive, high‑stakes compensation decisions with sound judgment and data‑backed recommendations

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 base 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 anticipated 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.

Zone 1 Pay Range

$217,800 — $299,550 USD

Zone 2 Pay Range

$196,100 — $269,600 USD

Zone 3 Pay Range

$185,200 — $254,650 USD

Zone 4 Pay Range

$174,200 — $239,600 USD

Benefits

At Databricks, 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 click here.

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

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.