Solutions Engineer

About the Role

This role is part of Databricks' programmatic effort to develop promising field engineers—offering a launchpad for the next generation of data leaders. You will build upon your emerging technical skills in solutions engineering, learn how to apply them to the Databricks platform, and demonstrate to customers how to tackle real-world data challenges by building working prototypes and advising teams on getting to production.

This is an in-office role based in our New York City (Midtown) location. Relocation assistance will not be provided.

The Impact You Will Have

• Form successful relationships with customers throughout your assigned territory, providing technical and business value in collaboration with Account Executives.
• Operate as an expert in AI and data analytics, developing into a trusted advisor on architecture, design, and implementation for adopting the Databricks platform.
• Adopt a builder-first approach: move quickly from customer problem to working prototype by writing code, building demos, and creating reusable assets.
• Use AI tools to increase productivity and drive innovation.
• Scale best practices by authoring reference architectures, how-tos, and demo applications, and help build the regional Databricks community through workshops, seminars, and meet-ups.
• Grow technical and industry specialist expertise.

What We Look For

• 2+ years of technical experience in a customer-facing solutions engineering role.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrates a builder mindset: preference for hands-on prototyping and learning-by-doing, comfortable using AI-assisted development tools.
• Hands-on experience with Python, Java, or Scala, and proficiency in SQL.
• Experience with Big Data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, Kafka) and architectures is a plus.
• Aptitude to interact with customers confidently and professionally.
• Ability to meet expectations for technical training and role-specific outcomes within 6 months of hire.