Databricks · 2 days ago
Director, Delivery Solutions Architects
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
7+ years expDatabricks is the data and AI company, and they are seeking a Director of Delivery Solution Architects to lead a team dedicated to Retail, Consumer Goods, and Travel & Hospitality customers. The role involves bridging technical strategy with long-term value, shaping post-sales execution strategies, and driving platform adoption for complex Data and AI initiatives.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data IntegrationData ManagementData StorageInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Recruit, coach, and scale a diverse, high-performing team of DSAs and managers
Foster a culture of psychological safety, collaboration, and customer obsession
Define and monitor the execution strategy for the Retail vertical
Partner closely with Sales, Solutions Architecture, and Professional Services to accelerate time-to-value for customers
Keep your team at the forefront of the Retail Data+AI landscape, including Data Lakehouse architecture, real-time analytics, and Machine Learning
Ensure the team advises customers on the most durable and scalable architectures
Drive consistency and efficiency by developing internal playbooks and assets for the DSA practice
Monitor customer health, project progress, and manage a high-quality hiring pipeline
Act as a trusted advisor to CTOs and CDOs, guiding strategic data decisions and serving as a thought leader in the Retail technology ecosystem
Work cross-functionally to remove technical blockers and address challenges, ensuring smooth project delivery and long-term customer satisfaction
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in customer-facing technical roles, including 3+ years of leadership experience managing other managers
Proven ability to lead and empower large technical organizations
Deep experience in cloud technologies, specifically Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, and AI/Machine Learning
Conversant with the business challenges retailers face today, such as inventory management, demand forecasting, and omni-channel customer journeys
Proven track record in the deployment of production-grade data products
Expert at guiding architecture discussions and creating clear project execution plans
Ability to engage at the executive level and drive growth within complex strategic accounts (e.g., managing accounts with $5M+ in Annual Recurring Revenue)
A track record of building strong partnerships with Sales, Engineering, and Marketing to deliver tangible customer results
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees
Company
Databricks
Databricks is a data and AI platform that unifies data engineering, analytics, and machine learning on a lakehouse architecture.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25.81BKey Investors
Counterpoint GlobalFranklin TempletonAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-16Series Unknown· $4B
2025-09-08Series Unknown· $1B
2025-01-13Debt Financing· $5.25B
Leadership Team
Ali Ghodsi
CEO and Co-founder
Ion Stoica
Co-Founder & Executive Chairman
Recent News
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