Lead Engagement Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering - Digital Native Business

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Hiring Remotely in San Francisco, CA, USA
In-Office or Remote
179K-246K Annually
Expert/Leader
Big Data • Machine Learning • Software • Analytics • Big Data Analytics
The Role
Leads complex, multi-quarter Professional Services and Training engagements for Digital Native Business customers. Drives regional impact, booking and consumption goals, solves complex multi-country challenges, shapes account and sales strategy, develops senior customer relationships, and mentors Engagement Managers. Requires deep Databricks architecture and ecosystem expertise, strategic account planning, external thought leadership, hiring participation, and 25–50% travel.
Summary Generated by Built In

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The Lead Engagement Manager delivers measurable impact for our Digital Native Business (DNB) customers as well as at the Business Unit (BU) or Regional team level in the Forward Deployed Engineering organization. You will own and independently scope multi-quarter, highly complex initiatives to solve problems with no clear precedent, operating with high autonomy in high-stakes environments.

The impact you will have:

  • Regional Impact: Drive excellence at the BU/Region level, contributing to team-level booking targets and consumption goals.
  • Complex Problem Solving: Navigate complex regional, regulatory, or market-specific complexities across multiple countries.
  • Mentorship: Coach and support junior Engagement Managers, acting as a go-to resource for peers on complex projects.
  • Sales Strategy: Shape account strategy to align with client goals and lead the sales of complex Professional Services & Training (PS&T) offerings.
  • Strategic Relationships: Establish and maintain strategic relationships with senior customer stakeholders across multiple engagements.

What we look for:

  • 10+ years of leadership experience in Professional Services.
  • Expert-level understanding of PS&T offerings and the ability to customize solutions for complex environments.
  • Proficient thought leadership, increasingly viewed as an external expert in the industry.
  • Participate in the hiring process to attract top-tier talent. 
  • Expertise in Databricks architecture, ecosystem, and strategic account planning.
  • Ability to travel up to 25-50% as required.

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
$178,800$245,850 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.

Skills Required

  • 10+ years of leadership experience in Professional Services
  • Expert-level understanding of Professional Services and Training offerings
  • Ability to customize Professional Services and Training solutions for complex environments
  • Proficient thought leadership with increasing recognition as an external industry expert
  • Expertise in Databricks architecture and ecosystem
  • Expertise in strategic account planning
  • Ability to travel up to 25–50% as required

Databricks Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Databricks and has not been reviewed or approved by Databricks.

  • Healthcare Strength Company materials highlight comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside mental-health resources, wellness reimbursements, and business travel insurance. Offerings are described as broad and modern, with core health coverage consistently emphasized.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is explicitly called out, with details such as up to 20 weeks for birthing parents and up to 12 weeks for non-birthing parents in the U.S. Public materials also reference family-forming support, reinforcing the focus on families.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellness programs and perks include gym reimbursement, periodic wellness events (e.g., yoga, massages), and in-office meals and snacks in many locations. Personal development funds and discounts further enhance lifestyle and growth support.

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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
2,200 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

As the leader in Unified Data Analytics, Databricks helps organizations make all their data ready for analytics, empower data science and data-driven decisions across the organization, and rapidly adopt machine learning to outpace the competition. By providing data teams with the ability to process massive amounts of data in the Cloud and power AI with that data, Databricks helps organizations innovate faster and tackle challenges like treating chronic disease through faster drug discovery, improving energy efficiency, and protecting financial markets.

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