Lead Engagement Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering - Digital Native BusinessDatabricks · San Francisco, California
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Lead Engagement Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering - Digital Native Business

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🗓️ Posted 2026-08-28 San Francisco, California Hybrid ICT
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market ₹14,000–₹22,000/mo

About the Company

Databricks is the Data and AI company, serving over 20,000 organizations worldwide.

Role & Responsibilities

  • ● Deliver measurable impact for Digital Native Business (DNB) customers and at the Business Unit (BU) or Regional team level in the Forward Deployed Engineering organization.
  • ● Own and independently scope multi-quarter, highly complex initiatives to solve problems with no clear precedent, operating with high autonomy in high-stakes environments.
  • ● Drive excellence at the BU/Region level, contributing to team-level booking targets and consumption goals.
  • ● Navigate complex regional, regulatory, or market-specific complexities across multiple countries.
  • ● Coach and support junior Engagement Managers, acting as a go-to resource for peers on complex projects.
  • ● Shape account strategy to align with client goals and lead the sales of complex Professional Services & Training (PS&T) offerings.
  • ● Establish and maintain strategic relationships with senior customer stakeholders across multiple engagements.

Requirements

Experience

  • ● 10+ years of leadership experience in Professional Services.

Skills

  • ● 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.

Benefits

  • ● Expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles: 178,800- 245,850 USD (Zone 1).
  • ● Actual compensation packages are based on job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location.
  • ● Total compensation package may include eligibility for annual performance bonus.
  • ● Total compensation package may include eligibility for equity.