What's the salary range?

Databricks lists $221,900–$305,150 for this role.

How much experience is required?

At least 10 years of relevant experience for this Chief of Staff to the CMO role.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML, Analytics, B2B.

What seniority level is this role?

Databricks targets director candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Chief of Staff to the CMO role at Databricks.

Chief of Staff to the CMO at Databricks

Joblaze summary

The Chief of Staff to the CMO at Databricks plays a pivotal role in enhancing the operational efficiency of the marketing organization by addressing strategic challenges and driving key initiatives. This position requires extensive experience in B2B marketing, particularly within high-growth software environments, along with strong analytical skills and a proficiency in AI. Ideal candidates will have a background in strategic planning and project management, making this role suitable for seasoned professionals looking to influence a large marketing team. The position is integral to aligning marketing efforts with the company's broader goals, particularly in the context of AI transformation.

Joblaze insights

Listed 3 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 2, 2026. Last confirmed on Databricks's careers page October 4, 2026.
Salary band is above the typical range for Management roles (median ~$170,000).
Starts above 66% of 74 comparable director management roles in United States that list AI/ML we track (median $199,412 across 48 companies). See AI/ML salary trends
AI/ML appears in 20.4% of 496 comparable director management roles in United States; Analytics appears in 0.4% of 496 comparable director management roles in United States.

Quick facts

What's the salary range?: Databricks lists $221,900–$305,150 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 10 years of relevant experience for this Chief of Staff to the CMO role.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML, Analytics, B2B.
What seniority level is this role?: Databricks targets director candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Chief of Staff to the CMO role at Databricks.

From the original posting

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Location: San Francisco, CA

We're looking for a Chief of Staff to the CMO to provide business leadership and establish operational rigor for the Databricks Marketing organization and support our mission to be the leading enterprise Data + AI company. You will develop an understanding of strategic and operational challenges faced by teams and define appropriate solutions to address such challenges. As a member of the leadership team, directly reporting to the CMO, you will extend the reach of the CMO by acting as a strategic advisor to the Marketing leadership team and managing all the critical business operations of the CMO office, including:

AI transformation
investment stewardship
annual strategic planning
company priority initiatives
marketing priorities
cross-functional initiatives
executive presentations
marketing performance (ROI) management
organizational strategy
internal marketing communication

The impact you will have:

Translate Databricks' company strategy into Marketing annual plans, OKRs, and strategic initiatives
Drive marketing alignment and execution by driving company priority and marketing priority initiatives across a 250-person Marketing team
Identify and lead cross-functional process improvements that deliver on company-wide efficiency and profitability goals, most notably our AI transformation
Accelerate decision-making velocity by owning critical CMO forums (e.g., Marketing leadership, Marketing strategy), running high-impact agendas and follow-through on all action items
Increase planning and analytic rigor; improve Marketing ROI and efficiency year-on-year in line with the company’s rapid growth goals, and in partnership with Analytics and Finance
Drive marketing-wide and cross-functional alignment by driving CMO communications and exec presentations, including driving All-Staff meetings and quarterly business reviews

What we look for:

10+ years of marketing experience, ideally including recent experience at Director level
B2B experience working at a dynamic, high-growth software company
Proficiency in AI and ideally experience transforming marketing functions with AI
Proficiency in analytics and data-driven decision-making
Significant experience leading strategic and annual planning
Significant project management and OKR leadership skills, with experience in achieving quantifiable results
Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills with Senior Leadership and C-Level
Experience in organizational structure improvement and process optimization
Experience with an Analytic Consulting firm is preferred
Experience as a Chief of Staff nice to have, not essential

Pay Range Transparency

Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.

Zone 1 Pay Range

$221,900—$305,150 USD

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Chief of Staff to the CMO

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