Sr. Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - Public Sector @Databricks

Overview

The Sr. Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) role at Databricks focuses on working with federal government customers to develop and deploy solutions addressing their data and AI challenges. This position demands a blend of technical skills and customer engagement to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects and deliver production-grade systems including reference architectures and ML/AI model integration.
• Guide customers through transformational big data projects, working with engagement managers to scope technical delivery.
• Provide architectural guidance and implement projects to enhance customer understanding and adoption of Databricks.
• Ensure that technical components of engagements are delivered in line with customer requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers and customer support to deliver product feedback and resolve issues.
• Engage deeply with customer teams to understand challenges and deliver impactful solutions.
• Contribute to best practices and reusable assets that scale impact across accounts.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in data engineering, data platforms, analytics, or software engineering.
• Proficiency in Python, Scala, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern frameworks.
• Working knowledge of Cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) with expertise in at least one.
• Experience with distributed computing using Apache Spark™ and familiarity with CI/CD processes.
• Knowledge of MLOps and developing production-ready data architectures.
• Experience in managing technical projects and stakeholder engagements.

Benefits

Databricks offers a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet the needs of employees. Details specific to your region are available through the company's benefits page.

Location

Remote - United States (Requires travel to customer locations 20-25% of the time)

How to Apply

Please visit the Databricks careers page to submit your application.