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DatabricksSolutions Architect - Public Sector (SLED)
Databricks is seeking a Solutions Architect - Public Sector (SLED) to expand the reach of the Databricks Unified Analytics Platform. Databricks functions as the Data and…
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Databricks is seeking a Solutions Architect - Public Sector (SLED) to expand the reach of the Databricks Unified Analytics Platform. Databricks functions as the Data and AI company, providing a platform utilized by more than 20,000 organizations internationally to scale data and AI applications, analytics, and agents. In this remote position, you will operate as a customer-facing technical expert collaborating with sales staff, clients, product developers, and post-employment support personnel…
Job Description
Databricks is seeking a Solutions Architect - Public Sector (SLED) to expand the reach of the Databricks Unified Analytics Platform. Databricks functions as the Data and AI company, providing a platform utilized by more than 20,000 organizations internationally to scale data and AI applications, analytics, and agents. In this remote position, you will operate as a customer-facing technical expert collaborating with sales staff, clients, product developers, and post-employment support personnel to implement solutions using Apache Spark, MLflow, Delta Lake, and related technologies.
This role suits professionals with a strong background in distributed data systems, public sector client engagement, and pre-sales or technical consulting. Responsibilities involve guiding public sector organizations through evaluations, designing big data architectures, creating proof of concepts, and establishing long-term customer relationships as a trusted advisor. You will report directly to the Field Engineering Manager for the team and will participate in developer communities through conferences, meetups, and webinars.
Databricks maintains an emphasis on fair and equitable compensation structures while adhering to equal employment opportunity standards. Candidates should be comfortable traveling to client sites within their designated region and meeting any necessary U.S. government compliance requirements regarding export-controlled technologies.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the sales division to demonstrate how Databricks addresses business challenges for clients
- Provide technical guidance for public sector customers evaluating and adopting the platform
- Design big data architectures and construct proof of concepts for strategic client data science and machine learning projects
- Validate platform integrations involving cloud services and third-party software applications
- Develop and deliver reference architectures, how-to guides, and demonstration applications for customers
- Promote open-source projects including Spark, Delta Lake, MLflow, and Koalas across developer communities via webinars, conferences, and meetups
- Travel to client locations within the assigned region
Requirements
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in a customer-facing technical architecture, pre-sales, or consulting capacity
- Proven background in designing and architecting distributed data systems
- Proficiency in programming and debugging using at least one of Python, Scala, Java, SQL, or R
- Demonstrated experience supporting Public Sector clients
- Practical background building solutions using public cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Familiarity with Data Engineering technologies like Spark, Hadoop, and Kafka
- Understanding of Data Warehousing concepts including SQL, OLTP, OLAP, and DSS
- U.S. Citizenship
Qualifications
- Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or Operations Research
Core Skills
Benefits
- Eligibility for an annual performance bonus and equity
- Comprehensive benefits and perks tailored to employee needs
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the posting explicitly lists the remote status for this role as remote, with regional travel required to visit clients.
What is the salary range for this role?
The local pay range is listed between $180,000 and $247,500 USD per year, with total compensation potentially including eligibility for annual performance bonuses and equity.
What are the primary citizenship or compliance requirements?
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, and employer discretion applies regarding U.S. government licenses for access to export-controlled technology.
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