Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (AI): Building and productionizing end-to-end data and AI solutions on the Databricks platform with an accent on architecture design, distributed computing, and customer-facing technical delivery. Focus on implementing scalable data pipelines, integrating ML/AI models, and driving measurable business outcomes for strategic enterprise clients.

Location: Must be based in the US (Philadelphia or within Central/Eastern Time Zones). Role requires 20% travel to customer sites.

Salary: $180,656 – $248,360 USD

Company

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

What you will do

• Lead impactful customer technical projects by designing and building production-grade data architectures and AI applications.
• Guide strategic customers through the end-to-end design, build, and deployment of big data and AI solutions.
• Own architecture and design decisions to ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with best practices.
• Embed with customer teams to understand challenges and deliver high-impact technical solutions.
• Collaborate with internal engineering and product teams to provide feedback and influence the product roadmap.
• Contribute reusable assets, frameworks, and best practices to scale impact across accounts.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in data engineering, data platforms, or software engineering.
• Proficiency in Python, Scala, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Deep experience with Apache Spark and distributed computing internals.
• Working knowledge of at least one major cloud ecosystem (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with MLOps, AI models, and CI/CD for production deployments.
• Must be located within the Central or Eastern Time Zones of the United States.

Nice to have

• Databricks Certification.
• Experience managing enterprise client relationships and complex stakeholder environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and perks tailored to regional needs.
• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture with equal employment opportunity standards.
• Opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge AI technology and business strategy.