Pre-sales Solutions Architect (Energy)

TL;DR

Pre-sales Solutions Architect (Energy): Leading technical strategy and architectural design for Energy sector accounts in the Benelux region with an accent on data intelligence, AI integration, and complex solution delivery. Focus on acting as a trusted executive advisor, driving platform adoption, and solving multi-system data challenges.

Location: Must be based in Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid)

Company

Databricks is the data and AI company, providing a unified platform for data, analytics, and AI, founded by the creators of Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and MLflow.

What you will do

• Lead technical strategy for Energy sector accounts, providing guidance across data and AI ecosystems.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving technical alignment and long-term commitment.
• Design and deliver complex solution architectures that move beyond proof-of-concept to measurable business outcomes.
• Create reusable patterns and guidance for the wider technical community.
• Mentor junior team members on technical discovery and use-case prioritization.

Requirements

• English: C1+ required
• Extensive experience in technical pre-sales and managing complex sales lifecycles.
• Deep expertise in data engineering, data warehousing, and GenAI.
• Industry domain experience in Manufacturing or Energy sectors.
• Proficiency in Python or SQL and willingness to learn Apache Spark.
• Must be able to work from the Amsterdam office on a hybrid schedule.

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Relevant industry certifications.
• Experience with AI-assisted coding and tooling.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture.
• Focus on innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement.
• Comprehensive benefits and perks tailored to the region.
• Collaborative, customer-centric team environment.