# Sr. Forward Deployed Engineer 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: Senior
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-08-21
- Apply by: 2026-10-19
- Apply: https://databricks.com/company/careers/open-positions/job?gh_jid=8739474002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/databricks-sr-forward-deployed-engineer-5/

## About the role

As a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) you will work with customers to build and productionize solutions to their data & AI challenges using the Databricks platform. You will own the architecture, lead design decisions, and implement end-to-end systems spanning data engineering, AI, and application development. We work cross-functionally to shape long-term strategic priorities and initiatives alongside engineering, product, and developer relations. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Empower Customers: Guide customers on architecture and design, bootstrap or implement customer projects which leads to a customers' successful understanding, evaluation and adoption of Databricks
- Own the Architecture: Lead architecture and design decisions, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with both customer needs and Databricks best practices
- Work with the Databricks technical team, Project Manager, Architect and Customer team to ensure the technical components of the engagement are delivered to meet customer's needs
- Work with Engineering and Databricks Customer Support to provide product and implementation feedback and to guide rapid resolution for engagement specific product and support issues
- Customer Immersion: Embed with customer teams, engaging with stakeholders from technical ICs to executives to deeply understand challenges and deliver impact
- Reusable Assets & Scale: Contribute accelerators, frameworks, and best practices that scale impact across accounts and influence the Databricks product roadmap

Tags: Professional Services Operations

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/databricks-sr-forward-deployed-engineer-5/