2 weeks ago

Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering

Databricks

Amsterdam

2 weeks ago

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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.

AI-enabledOn-siteFull-timeDirectorDatabricksApache Spark

Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering

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AI-enabledOn-siteFull-timeDirectorDatabricks

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, NL

Work Model

On-site

Experience Required

9 years

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Manager (4+ years people leadership, 5+ years IC)

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

DatabricksApache SparkMLflowDelta LakeData MigrationAI/MLGenAIMLOpsProfessional ServicesStakeholder ManagementProject ManagementSolution ArchitectureData EngineeringCloud Infrastructure

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCommunicationProblem SolvingCustomer FocusInnovationTeam Building

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.

ManagerForward Deployed EngineeringDatabricksDataAICloudProfessional ServicesAmsterdam

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

DatabricksApache SparkMLflowDelta LakeData MigrationAI/MLGenAIMLOpsProfessional ServicesStakeholder ManagementProject ManagementSolution ArchitectureData EngineeringCloud Infrastructure

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCommunicationProblem SolvingCustomer FocusInnovationTeam Building

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.