Strategic Solutions Architect - Data & AI Platform

Socket.dev; California (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Databricks certifications

Job summary

Databricks is seeking a Solutions Architect to lead the technical strategy for customers, owning architecture discussions and driving platform adoption. You will act as a trusted advisor to customer technical leads and architects, combining deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to position Databricks as the foundation of their data and AI strategy.

You will develop a technical specialization, lead complex architecture across data engineering, ML/AI, and real-time analytics, and

Qualifications

• 6+ years in solutions architecture, data engineering, or a senior hands-on role.
• Strong coding in Python and SQL with live coding and debugging skills.
• Deep expertise in distributed data systems architecture and lakehouse patterns.
• Proficient with the Databricks Platform and cloud deployments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Leadership in architecture discussions with senior stakeholders and teams.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end technical strategy for accounts from discovery to deployment.
• Lead complex architecture discussions spanning data engineering, ML/AI, and analytics.
• Serve as trusted advisor to customer architects and engineering leads.
• Drive technical wins through custom, differentiated solutions.
• Develop an emerging technical specialization for the team.
• Coordinate cross-functional resources to deliver complex customer solutions.
• Influence product direction with feedback on requirements and gaps.

Skills

Solutions architecture

Python

SQL

Distributed data systems

Databricks platform

Cloud deployments

Stakeholder communication

Education

CS/Engineering degree

Tools

Databricks platform

Job description

Databricks is seeking a Solutions Architect to lead the technical strategy for customers, owning architecture discussions and driving platform adoption. You will act as a trusted advisor to customer technical leads and architects, combining deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to position Databricks as the foundation of their data and AI strategy.

You will develop a technical specialization, lead complex architecture across data engineering, ML/AI, and real-time analytics, and