Staff Partner Engineer, Azure

Menlo Ventures; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,200 - 206,450; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Partner Engineer to manage the technical relationship between Databricks and Microsoft Azure. The candidate will own the technical roadmap, drive integrations, and ensure products work seamlessly within Azure. Required qualifications include 10+ years of experience in cloud solution architecture and technical program management. Ideal candidates should have deep expertise in Microsoft Azure services and strong integration skills. The role offers a competitive salary range of $150,200 to $206,450 USD.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cloud solution architecture or partner engineering.
• Proven experience managing strategic technical partnerships at VP/C-level.
• Hands-on technical skills with ability to prototype integrations and debug issues.
• Deep knowledge of Databricks platform and Microsoft data/AI ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Own the Databricks-Azure product-to-cloud technical roadmap.
• Drive resolution of cross-company dependencies and blockers.
• Create and maintain technical architecture artifacts.
• Enable field teams with technical guidance on Azure-Databricks integration patterns.

Skills

Cloud solution architecture

Microsoft Azure services

Technical program management

Integration skills

Communication and influence

Job description

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About the Role

We’re seeking a Partner Engineer to own the technical relationship between Databricks Product/Engineering and Microsoft Azure. You will be the primary technical liaison managing our cross‑product roadmap, driving engineering integrations, and ensuring Databricks products work seamlessly within the Azure ecosystem. You will work directly with Azure Partner SAs, Product Managers, and engineering teams to align roadmaps, identify integration gaps, and accelerate feature delivery. This role reports to the Director of Partner Engineering and works closely with Databricks Product Management, Engineering, and Field teams.

Impact you will have

• Own the Databricks‑Azure product‑to‑cloud technical roadmap, serving as the primary interface between Databricks Product Management and Azure partner teams to ensure alignment on features, integrations, and co‑innovation priorities.
• Track and drive resolution of cross‑company dependencies and blockers, manage joint milestone timing with Azure teams, and own the coordination rhythms (recurring syncs, escalation paths) that keep both sides aligned through delivery.
• Drive engineering integration work between Databricks and Azure product teams, coordinating cross‑company technical initiatives from scoping through delivery.
• Create and maintain technical architecture artifacts showing "better together" integration patterns, holistic architecture diagrams, and reference implementations for Azure + Databricks solutions.
• Enable field teams with technical guidance on Azure‑Databricks integration patterns, working with Solution Architects and Customer Success to accelerate Azure customer wins.

What we’re looking for

• 10+ years of experience in cloud solution architecture, partner engineering, or technical program management roles, with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure services and architecture patterns.
• Proven experience managing strategic technical partnerships at VP/C‑level, with ability to navigate complex multi‑company engineering initiatives and drive consensus across organizations.
• Hands‑on technical skills with ability to prototype integrations, debug complex issues, and validate technical feasibility of proposed solutions. Experience with Python, SQL, infrastructure‑as‑code, and API integration patterns.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high‑stakes partner relationships where strategic interests diverge, including setting boundaries and managing expectations while preserving long‑term partnership health.
• Deep knowledge of Databricks platform and Microsoft data/AI ecosystem.
• Excellent communication and influence skills, with ability to translate technical requirements between Product Management, Engineering, and external partner teams.

Preferred

• Prior experience in Partner Solutions Architect or Alliance Engineering roles at cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) or major ISVs.
• Background working at or with Microsoft – understanding of Microsoft field organization, partner program structure, and decision‑making processes.
• History of driving product‑to‑product integrations between major platforms.
• Familiarity with modern development workflows and AI‑assisted development tools (Cursor, Claude Code, Codex).

Pay Range Transparency

Pay Range: $150,200 – $206,450 USD.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.