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Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering
Databricks · Amsterdam
About the role
(REQ ID: CSQ427R209)
Databricks is redefining what organisations can achieve with data and AI. As the unified platform powering the world's most ambitious data-driven enterprises, we sit at the intersection of cloud migrations, AI transformation, and real-time intelligence and our customers challenge us every day to go further.
As Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering, you will lead a high-performing team of Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) at the forefront of this transformation. Partnering with Databricks' most strategic enterprise customers, you will shape how leading organisations migrate to the lakehouse, build next-generation AI and GenAI systems, and unlock sustained business value from their data investments.
As a people leader, you will build and scale a team that represents Databricks' highest standard of technical excellence and customer impact. Your team will partner with enterprises across industries to architect and deliver mission-critical solutions, from large-scale data migrations and legacy modernisation programs to cutting-edge generative AI, MLOps, and AI agent deployments. You will set the bar for delivery quality, grow world-class talent, and drive the strategic governance framework that ensures every engagement is executed with precision and measurable impact.
What they look for
- 4+ years leading high-performing technical delivery teams, with a proven track record building excellence-driven cultures
- 5+ years as a technical solutions architect or data/AI engineer, providing coaching credibility
- Proven technical depth to personally build with AI, coach teams with best practices, drive organisation-wide adoption
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale data platform migrations and AI/ML programs in enterprise environments
- Strong understanding of technical project delivery, including scope, timelines, and SOW management
- Strong stakeholder management skills navigating complex, high-stakes customer environments
- Ability to travel to customer sites approximately 20% of the time