Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering
Databricks
Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering
Databricks is seeking a Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering to lead a team of engineers partnering with strategic enterprise customers on data migrations, AI/ML, and GenAI solutions. The role requires 4+ years of people leadership and 5+ years of technical experience in data/AI engineering, with a focus on delivery excellence and customer impact.
Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering
Databricks is seeking a Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering to lead a team of engineers partnering with strategic enterprise customers on data migrations, AI/ML, and GenAI solutions. The role requires 4+ years of people leadership and 5+ years of technical experience in data/AI engineering, with a focus on delivery excellence and customer impact.
Salary
Core Qualifications
Technical (Must-have)
Soft Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee regional performance targets including billable utilization, team growth, and hiring.
- Partner with Account Executives, Engagement Managers, and Field Engineering leaders to position and deliver transformational Professional Services programs.
- Establish best practices for project oversight, risk management, and quality standards.
- Synthesize field insights to provide feedback to Engineering and Product management.
- Serve as escalation point for high-stakes customer situations.
- Mentor Forward Deployed Engineers through structured career pathways and technical coaching.