Sr. Solutions Architect, Retail

The Role

We are seeking an experienced pre-sales professional with a strong history of helping large enterprises leverage data and artificial intelligence effectively. This role involves working closely with Account Executives to define and direct the technical strategy for our largest and most critical accounts, driving broader adoption of our products and services.

Responsibilities

• Work with 1-5 clients as the primary technical voice for Databricks
• Lead customers through a transformative journey, integrating Databricks into their strategic plans
• Implement the technical strategy in collaboration with the team, aligning with overall business goals
• Build a network of technical advocates within the client organization
• Align technical strategies with Databricks solutions
• Mentor junior team members in technical skills and best practices

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in large-scale (> $1m ARR) retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) environments
• 5+ years of pre-sales experience or supporting sales activities
• Technical expertise in big data, data science, and cloud technologies
• Experience in data-driven business transformation and driving change through data
• 3+ years of experience designing and implementing big data technologies like Hadoop, NoSQL, MPP, OLTP, OLAP, or full lifecycle data science solutions
• Experience maintaining and evolving production data systems to meet complex customer needs
• Programming experience in Python, R, Scala, or Java
• Nice to have: Databricks certification

Pay

The pay range 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 determined based on various factors including job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications, and specific work location. Databricks aims to utilize the full range of the pay range. The total compensation package may also include an annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above.

About Databricks

Databricks is the data and AI company, empowering more than 10,000 organizations worldwide, including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500, to unify and democratize data, analytics, and AI. Headquartered in San Francisco, Databricks operates globally with a commitment to innovation and excellence.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits and perks designed to support the diverse needs of our employees. Details on specific benefits available in your region can be found here.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Databricks, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Our hiring practices are inclusive, ensuring that all candidates 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, or any other protected characteristic.

Compliance

If access to export-controlled technology or source code is necessary for performing job duties, Databricks reserves the right to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions and may decline to proceed with an applicant based on this factor alone.