Sr. Product Manager, Lakebase

Databricks; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is seeking a passionate Product Manager to own the product vision, strategy, and roadmaps for Databricks SQL. You will work closely with engineering, design, sales, and marketing to launch features that drive adoption and value for customers.

You will engage directly with customers and partners to prioritize high-impact solutions and differentiate our cloud data warehouse offering. You will thrive in a fast, growth-oriented environment, shaping product direction and measuring outcomes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience.
• Ability to break down complex problems into simple, scalable solutions.
• Strong ownership and ability to operate in ambiguity.
• Experience collaborating with engineers and designers to ship high-impact products.
• Excellent storytelling and communication to inspire teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Databricks SQL.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, sales, and marketing to launch features and drive adoption.
• Engage with customers and partners to understand needs and prioritize solutions.
• Drive competitive differentiation and positioning in the cloud data warehouse market.
• Align product initiatives with leadership and business goals using data-driven insights.

Skills

Product management

Data analytics

Stakeholder communication

SQL knowledge

Cloud / data platforms

Tools

SQL

Job description

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At Databricks, we are delivering Data & AI for enterprises & startups around the world. Our Lakehouse and Lakebase products are at the forefront of enabling customers to get more value from their data. Read this seminal blog from Databricks co-founders on What is a Lakehouse and A New Era of Databases: Lakebase.

We're looking for a passionate, strategic, and customer-obsessed Product Manager to drive innovation, shape our roadmap, and lead these product areas into its next phase of growth. These roles come with ever expanding scope with critical responsibilities. You will get to choose if you can want to continue down the IC ladder or transfer to management ladder.

Why Join Us?

• Be a Game-Changer: Work on a cutting-edge product that transforms how companies handle big data and AI-driven analytics.
• Massive Impact: Help enterprises make faster, smarter decisions with a lakehouse architecture that breaks silos.
• Hyper-Growth Environment: Join a fast-paced, collaborative team where your ideas directly shape the future.
• Customer-Centric Innovation: Build features that solve real problems for data analysts, engineers, and business leaders worldwide.

The impact you will have:

• Own and define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Databricks SQL
• Work closely with engineering, design, sales, and marketing to launch new features and drive adoption.
• Engage directly with customers and partners to understand their needs and prioritize high-impact solutions.
• Drive competitive differentiation and positioning in the cloud data warehouse market.
• Collaborate with leadership to align product initiatives with business goals.
• Use data-driven insights to measure success, iterate, and improve user experience.

What we look for:

• 5+ years of product management experience (preferably in cloud, analytics, or data platforms).
• Ability to break down complex problems into simple, scalable solutions.
• Strong sense of ownership—you thrive in ambiguity and love solving hard problems
• Experience working with engineers and designers to ship high-impact products.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills to inspire teams and stakeholders.
• It is not necessary but good to have understanding of Databases, SQL, data warehousing, BI, and analytics use cases.

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.

Zone 1 Pay Range

$156,600 — $215,250 USD

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.

Zone 2 Pay Range

$148,800 — $204,525 USD

About Databricks

Databricks 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 Databricks Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow Databricks on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram.

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.