# Specialist Solutions Architect - Azure Infrastructure & Platform at Databricks

- Company: Databricks
- What the company does: Backed by Battery, Insight and Kleiner Perkins.
- Company website: http://www.databricks.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-08-21
- Apply by: 2026-10-19
- Apply: https://databricks.com/company/careers/open-positions/job?gh_jid=8739507002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/databricks-specialist-solutions-architect-azure-infrastructure-and-platform/

## About the role

As an Infrastructure & Platform Specialist Solutions Architect (SSA), you will serve as a trusted technical advisor, guiding enterprise customers through the architecture, administration, and security of their Databricks deployments on Microsoft Azure. You combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to position Databricks as the foundation of your customers’ data and AI strategy. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Guide strategic customers through the full lifecycle of Databricks on Azure, including platform administration, from initial architectural design to production deployment
- Architect secure, scalable enterprise deployments that satisfy complex Azure networking (VNets, Private Endpoints), identity (Microsoft Entra ID), and security compliance standards
- Serve as a subject matter expert in core areas such as Microsoft Azure infrastructure, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), cloud networking, and identity management
- Drive technical wins in competitive scenarios by demonstrating Databricks’ differentiation through custom-built solutions
- Orchestrate cross-functional resources (DSAs, SAs, SSAs, Partners) to deliver comprehensive solutions for complex customer needs
- Influence product direction by providing structured feedback on customer requirements and competitive gaps

Tags: Field Engineering - FE Direct Regulated

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/databricks-specialist-solutions-architect-azure-infrastructure-and-platform/