Joblaze summary

The Sr. Solutions Architect at Databricks plays a crucial role in guiding large enterprises through their data transformation journeys, focusing on the adoption of machine learning and AI solutions. This position requires a strong technical background in big data and cloud technologies, along with programming skills in languages like Python or Scala. Ideal candidates are seasoned professionals with experience in managing large global accounts and building relationships with key decision-makers. The role also involves mentoring team members and collaborating with hands-on resources to demonstrate product capabilities.

Joblaze insights

Listed about 3 months ago — first seen on Joblaze July 22, 2026. Last confirmed on Databricks's careers page October 27, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 5 other locations at Databricks: San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington, Sydney, Australia, Singapore, Auckland, New Zealand, Milan, Italy.
Salary band is above the typical range for Sales/Marketing roles (median ~$142,300).
Starts above 59% of 71 comparable senior sales/marketing roles in United States that list Cloud we track (median $165,000 across 14 companies). See Cloud salary trends
Cloud appears in 5.3% of 1764 comparable senior sales/marketing roles in United States; Scala appears in 0.3% of 1764 comparable senior sales/marketing roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Sr. Solutions Architect role remote?: It's hybrid — Databricks expects some on-site time in Northeast - United States.
What's the salary range?: Databricks lists $219,100–$301,300 for this role.
Where is the role based?: Databricks is hiring for this position in Northeast - United States.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Big Data, Cloud, Data Science, Java, Python, R.
What seniority level is this role?: Databricks targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Sr. Solutions Architect role at Databricks.

From the original posting

Locations: NY, NJ, OH, MI, IN

REQ ID - FEQ327R608

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.

Zone 1 Pay Range

$219,100—$301,300 USD

Zone 2 Pay Range

$219,100—$301,300 USD

Zone 3 Pay Range

$219,100—$301,300 USD

Zone 4 Pay Range

$219,100—$301,300 USD

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Sr. Solutions Architect

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