Sr. Solutions Engineer - Digital Native Business (Strategic Accounts)

Bazeta; United States; Remote; USD 152,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is seeking a Sr. Solutions Engineer to independently lead technical engagements for Digital Native Strategic Accounts in the United States.

You will own discovery, solution design, and platform demonstrations, building trusted relationships with customer engineers and data teams while collaborating with the Account Executive to expand platform usage. You should be proficient in Python and SQL, with hands‑on experience across AWS, Azure, or GCP, and comfortable delivering live demos

Qualifications

• 4+ years in data engineering, solutions architecture, pre-sales, or hands-on consulting.
• Proficient in Python and SQL; live coding is part of interview.
• Hands-on design/implementation on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with Spark/Delta Lake or equivalent distributed data systems.
• Leads technical customer conversations and architecture reviews.
• Familiar with data engineering, ML, or SQL analytics domains.
• Strong presentation and live-demo skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discovery and solution design for customer workloads.
• Build proofs-of-concept and live demos driving technical wins.
• Own frontline technical relationships with customer engineers and data teams.
• Develop account-level technical strategies with the AE to grow platform usage.
• Articulate differentiation through hands-on demonstrations.
• Contribute reusable technical assets to the SA community.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data engineering

Solutions architecture

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or quantitative discipline

Tools

Databricks Platform

Unity Catalog

Lakeflow Spark Declarative Pipelines

MLflow

Job description

JobFrom partner feed# Sr. Solutions Engineer - Digital Native Business (Strategic Accounts)United States1 hour agoID 5195588Price on request## DetailsEmployment type: Full-timeRemote: YesCompany: DatabricksLevel: Director## DescriptionThe Role As a Sr. Solutions Engineer, you will independently lead technical engagements for customers, owning discovery, solution design, and platform demonstrations. You are a builder who can code, architect, and present—combining technical depth with customer-facing skills to drive Databricks adoption. You will own frontline customer relationships and work with your Account Executive to develop technical strategies that expand platform usage within Digital Native customers. The Impact You Will Have • Independently lead technical discovery and solution design for customer workloads spanning data engineering, analytics, and machine learning • Build and deliver compelling proofs-of-concept and live demos on the Databricks Platform that drive technical wins • Own frontline technical relationships with customer engineers, data teams, and technical leads • Develop account-level technical strategies in partnership with your Account Executive to grow platform consumption • Navigate competitive landscapes by articulating Databricks differentiation through hands-on demonstrations • Contribute reusable technical assets (notebooks, solution accelerators, reference architectures) to the broader SA community What We Look For • 4+ years in data engineering, solutions architecture, technical pre-sales, or a hands-on consulting role • Proficient in Python and SQL with demonstrated ability to debug, optimize, and write production-quality code — live coding is a required interview stage • Hands-on experience designing and implementing data solutions on at least one public cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) • Working knowledge of distributed data systems: Apache SparkTM, Delta Lake, or equivalent (Hadoop, Kafka, Flink) • Experience leading technical customer conversations — discovery, whiteboarding, architecture reviews • Familiarity with one or more: data engineering (ETL/ELT, medallion architecture, streaming), data science/ML (model training, MLOps), or SQL analytics • Strong presentation and demo skills — you will build and present a live solution during the interview • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a quantitative discipline (or equivalent experience) Nice to Have: • Databricks certification or experience with the Databricks Platform • Experience with Unity Catalog, Lakeflow Spark Declarative Pipelines, or MLflow • Background at a data/AI company, cloud provider, or technical consulting firm Interview Process: Recruiter Screen → Hiring Manager Screen → Design and Architecture Interview → Live Coding Assessment → Build, Demo, Pitch! Presentation → Reference Check 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 . Local Pay Range $152,300—$209,450 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.