Senior Solutions Architect (Data & AI)

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Company

Databricks provides a unified Data and AI Platform for data science, analytics, data applications, and AI solutions.

What you will do

• Develop customer engagement strategies with Account Executives for the designated territory.
• Advise customers on data analytics architecture, design, adoption, and technical solutions using the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform.
• Influence decision-makers and C-level executives during complex engagements involving cloud platforms and third-party applications.
• Coach junior Solutions Architects and customer teams on use-case prioritization and building technical champions.
• Develop customer-facing technical materials and lead workshops, seminars, and meet-ups.
• Contribute to a development path focused on technical specialization, industry thought leadership, strategic customer vision, or people management.

Requirements

• Experience with complex customer interactions and technical pre-sales across the sales lifecycle.
• Ability to influence decision-makers and C-level executives and coordinate teams toward long-term customer success.
• Prior coding experience in Python, Java, or Scala, with willingness to learn Spark.
• Hands-on experience with complex proofs of concept and public cloud platforms.
• Ability to provide technical solutions for specialized customer needs and navigate competitive markets.

Culture & Benefits

• Customer-focused, collaborative culture centered on innovation, creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
• Comprehensive employee benefits and perks, with details varying by region.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.