Solutions Architect - Digital Native Business (geo)

Databricks Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

About the Role

As a Solutions Architect, you will lead the technical strategy for your customers — owning architecture discussions, driving platform adoption, and serving as a trusted advisor to customer technical leads and architects. You combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to position Databricks as the foundation of your customers’ data and AI strategy. Own the end-to-end technical strategy for your accounts, from initial discovery through production deployment and consumption growth Lead complex architecture discussions — designing scalable, production-grade solutions spanning data engineering, ML/AI, and real-time analytics Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customer architects, engineering leads, and Directors Drive technical wins in competitive scenarios by demonstrating Databricks’ differentiation through custom-built solutions Orchestrate cross-functional resources (DSAs, SSAs, Partners) to deliver comprehensive solutions for complex customer needs Influence product direction by providing structured feedback on customer requirements and competitive gaps 6+ years in solutions architecture, data engineering, technical pre-sales, or a senior hands-on technical role ~ Strong coding proficiency in Python and SQL — you must demonstrate live coding, debugging, and solution-building skills ~ Deep expertise in distributed data systems architecture: designing scalable pipelines, streaming architectures, lakehouse patterns, and cloud-native data platforms ~ Proficient on the Databricks Platform (or demonstrated ability to achieve proficiency rapidly) with a developing technical specialization in one area (e.g., real-time/streaming, ML/AI, data governance, migrations) ~ Proven ability to lead architecture discussions with senior technical stakeholders — whiteboarding, design reviews, and trade-off analysis ~ Experience with production deployments on public cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including infrastructure, security, and governance considerations ~ Track record of driving platform adoption and consumption growth within accounts ~ Excellent communication skills — able to translate complex architectures into business value for both technical and executive audiences ~ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a quantitative discipline (or equivalent experience)

Databricks certifications (Data Engineer, ML, Platform) Experience with competitive platforms (Snowflake, AWS native services, Azure Synapse) — understanding the landscape you'll position against Background in a data/AI company or cloud provider Industry domain expertise (Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail, Media, etc.) Recruiter Screen → Hiring Manager Screen → Design and Architecture Interview → Live Coding Assessment → Build, Demo, Pitch! 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. Local Pay Range $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. At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. 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.

Responsibilities

  • Lead architectural discussions for data/AI solutions
  • Drive platform adoption and technical strategy
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver solutions

Qualifications

  • 6+ years in solutions architecture or similar
  • Strong Python and SQL coding, live coding demonstrated
  • Proficiency in distributed data systems, pipelines, lakehouse, cloud-native platforms

Required Skills

Python SQL data engineering ML/AI distributed data systems

Keywords

solutions architect data engineering pre-sales architect

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Job Overview

Date Posted 4 days ago
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Job Type Full-time
Work Mode Remote
Category Software technology

About the Company

Databricks information technology & services
San Francisco, United States
8300 employees
4.8B