Sr. Solutions Architect, Retail

The Role

We are seeking a seasoned pre-sales professional with a strong history of guiding large enterprises towards becoming more data-driven. This position involves working closely with Account Executives to define and direct the technical strategy for our largest and most critical accounts, thereby increasing the use of our products and the adoption of machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Work with 1-5 clients as the primary technical voice for Databricks
• Lead customers through a transformative journey, assisting them in evaluating and adopting Databricks as part of their strategic plans
• Implement the technical strategy in the account, ensuring alignment with the overall strategy
• Build a network of technical advocates within the account
• Align technical strategies around Databricks solutions
• Provide structured mentorship to other team members

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in large (> $1m ARR) retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) related businesses
• 3+ 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 with data
• 3+ years of experience designing and implementing big data technologies such as Hadoop, NoSQL, MPP, OLTP, and OLAP, or full lifecycle data science solutions
• Experience maintaining and extending production data systems to meet evolving customer needs
• Production-level programming experience in Python, R, Scala, or Java
• Nice to have: Databricks certification

Qualifications

• Ability to influence and drive change within large enterprises
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for data and its applications in various industries

Skills

• Technical proficiency in big data and data science
• Leadership and strategic thinking
• Customer relationship management
• Problem-solving and analytical skills

Benefits

At Databricks, we offer comprehensive benefits and perks designed to support our employees' well-being and career growth. Specific details on the benefits available in your region can be found here.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role is currently remote, but we are open to discussing hybrid or in-office options.

About Databricks

Databricks is the data and AI company, empowering organizations worldwide, including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500, to unify and democratize data, analytics, and AI. Our mission is to help companies unlock the power of their data to drive innovation and growth. Learn more about us on our website.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are dedicated to creating a workplace where every individual feels valued and empowered. We strive to maintain equal employment opportunities and inclusivity in our hiring process. For more information on our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit our diversity and inclusion page.

Compliance

If access to export-controlled technology or source code is necessary for performing job duties, it is within the employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license, and the employer may decline to proceed with an applicant based solely on this factor.