Sr. Compensation Manager (R&D)

TL;DR

Sr. Compensation Manager (HR/Compensation): Designing and managing compensation models for R&D talent to attract and retain top-tier technical professionals with an accent on equity strategies and market pricing. Focus on co-creating compensation frameworks, analyzing competitive trends, and partnering with executive leadership to solve complex business needs.

Location: Mountain View, CA; San Francisco, CA (candidates in other locations will be considered)

Salary: $217,800 — $299,550 USD

Company

Databricks is a data and AI company providing a Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics, and AI for over 10,000 organizations worldwide.

What you will do

• Design and implement compensation solutions specifically for R&D talent (approx. 40% of the role).
• Manage end-to-end compensation processes throughout the employee life cycle (approx. 30% of the role).
• Build and deliver enterprise-wide compensation programs and frameworks (approx. 30% of the role).
• Analyze competitive trends in cash and equity to inform strategic decision-making and tradeoffs.
• Act as a trusted advisor to founders and executive leadership on offers, promotions, leveling, and M&A scenarios.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in job architecture, compensation frameworks, market pricing, and global compensation practices.
• Exceptional analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel.
• Strong knowledge of tech sector compensation practices, particularly regarding new-hire and refresh equity strategies.
• Proven ability to partner with executive leadership and navigate competing priorities to drive optimal outcomes.

Nice to have

• Experience with Tableau, SQL, or Python.
• Experience leveraging AI for compensation analytics.

Culture & Benefits

• Total compensation package including eligibility for an annual performance bonus and equity.
• Comprehensive benefits and perks tailored to the employee's specific region.
• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture with equal employment opportunity standards.