Solutions Engineer

Databricks • Chicago, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Databricks is hiring a Solutions Engineer for a programmatic effort to develop promising field engineers and prepare the next generation of data leaders. In this customer-facing role, you will build on emerging technical skills in solutions engineering, learn to apply them to the Databricks platform, and help customers address real-world data challenges. Solutions engineers develop working prototypes and advise customer teams on moving solutions into production. This is an in-office role, and candidates must be based in Chicago, Illinois. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of technical experience in a customer-facing solutions engineering role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience through work experience.
• A builder mindset, with a preference for hands-on prototyping and learning by doing, and comfort using AI-assisted development tools.
• Hands-on experience with Python, Java, or Scala, and proficiency in SQL.
• Ability to interact with customers confidently and professionally.
• Ability to meet expectations for technical training and role-specific outcomes within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Big Data technologies and architectures, such as Spark, Hadoop, or Kafka.

Responsibilities

• Build successful relationships with customers in an assigned territory and provide technical and business value in collaboration with Account Executives.
• Demonstrate expertise in AI and data analytics to engage customers with Databricks.
• Develop into a trusted advisor on architecture, design, and implementation to support adoption of the Databricks data and AI platform.
• Use a builder-first approach by writing code, building demos, and creating reusable assets to address customer problems and accelerate outcomes.
• Use AI tools to improve productivity and drive innovation.
• Author reference architectures, how-to materials, and demo applications to scale field best practices.
• Support customers and build the Databricks community in the region by leading workshops, seminars, and meet-ups.
• Develop knowledge and expertise toward becoming a technical and/or industry specialist.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level