Solutions Architect - Manufacturing
Posted by employer 3 years ago
First seen on Joblaze 6 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 2 hours ago
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In the role of Solutions Architect for Manufacturing at Databricks, the individual will engage with large enterprise clients to define and implement technical strategies that enhance their data-driven initiatives. This position requires a strong foundation in big data, data science, and cloud technologies, along with programming skills in languages such as Python or Java. Ideal candidates are seasoned pre-sales professionals with experience in managing substantial global accounts and fostering relationships with key decision-makers. The role emphasizes collaboration with a team to drive the adoption of Databricks' solutions in the High Tech and Manufacturing sectors.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 6 months ago — first seen on Joblaze April 14, 2026. Last confirmed on Databricks's careers page November 3, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Databricks: Remote - Illinois; Remote - Michigan; Remote - New York.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for Sales/Marketing roles (median ~$142,500).
- Starts above 22% of 222 comparable senior sales/marketing roles in United States that list AI/ML we track (median $168,250 across 73 companies). See AI/ML salary trends
- AI/ML appears in 19% of 1823 comparable senior sales/marketing roles in United States; Scala appears in 0.3% of 1823 comparable senior sales/marketing roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Solutions Architect - Manufacturing role remote?
- It's hybrid — Databricks expects some on-site time in Chicago, Illinois.
- What's the salary range?
- Databricks lists $139,700–$247,300 for this role.
- Where is the role based?
- Databricks is hiring for this position in Chicago, Illinois.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML, Big Data, Cloud, Data Science, Java, Python.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Databricks targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Solutions Architect - Manufacturing role at Databricks.
From the original posting
Location: Chicago, IL | Minneapolis, MN
While candidates in the listed locations are encouraged for this role, we are open to remote candidates in other locations in various cities around the Central US.
Mission
We are looking for experienced pre-sales professionals who have a successful track record helping large enterprises become more data-driven. Working with the Enterprise Account Executive (AE), the Enterprise SA defines and directs the technical strategy for our largest and important accounts, leading to more widespread use of our products and wider and deeper adoption of ML & AI. You will lean upon your solid background in value selling, technical account management and technical leadership to maximize success in these accounts. While you work with a team that includes hands-on resources who will build proofs of concept and demonstrate Databricks' products, you need to be technical and must understand the relevance and application of ML & AI within a range of use cases important to the target accounts in the High Tech and Manufacturing space
Outcomes
- You work with multiple clients as the main technical voice for Databricks.
- You lead your customers on a transformational journey, helping them to evaluate and adopt Databricks as part of their strategy
- You implement the technical strategy in the account, in close understanding of the strategy.
- You build a movement of technical champions within the account.
- You align technical strategies around Databricks solutions.
- You provide structured mentorship for other team members.
- Gain the respect of your peers based on your experience, insight, and contributions.
Competencies:
- Proficiency at establishing virtual teams, and leading them to ultimate success within the account.
- Experience working very large (> $1m ARR), global accounts.
- Form relationships with executives and influencers.
- Present a convincing point-of-view to important decision-makers that leads them down a path of success.
- Technical in big data, data science and cloud.
- An ability in data-driven business transformation, and driving change with data.
- Production programming experience in Python, R, Scala or Java
- Nice to have: Databricks Certification
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.
About Databricks
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