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Lead Engagement Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering - Digital Native Business

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-28 San Francisco, California Hybrid ICT

Company shared salary

NA

Market rate

₹14,000–₹22,000/mo (₹168,000–₹264,000/yr)

Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).

About the Company

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

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

  • 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.

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.