Solutions Architect, Retail

P-256While Michigan is the preference, we will also consider candidates in other US cities in the Eastern Time Zone; EST is a requirement.We are looking for experienced pre-sales professionals who have a successful track record helping large enterprises become more data-driven. Working with the Account Executive (AE), the Retail and CPG 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 Retail and CPG space.The impact you will have: You will work with 1-5 clients as the main technical voice for DatabricksYou will lead your customers on a transformational journey, helping them to evaluate and adopt Databricks as part of their strategyYou will implement the technical strategy in the account, in close understanding of the strategyBuild a movement of technical champions within the accountAlign technical strategies around Databricks solutionsYou will provide structured mentorship for other team membersWhat we look for:5+ years of experience working very large (> $1m ARR), from the Retail and CPG related space3+ years working in a pre sales capacity or supporting sales activityTechnical in big data, data science and cloudAn ability in data-driven business transformation, and driving change with data3+ years of experience with design and implementation experience in big data technologies such as Hadoop, NoSQL, MPP, OLTP, and OLAP or full lifecycle data science solutionsMaintain and extend production data systems to evolve with complex customer needsProduction programming experience in Python, R, Scala or JavaNice to have: Databricks CertificationBenefits:Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision401(k) PlanEquity awardsFlexible time offPaid parental leaveFamily PlanningGym reimbursementAnnual personal development fundEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Pay Range TransparencyDatabricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents base 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 utilizes 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.Local Pay Range$139,900—$247,300 USDAbout DatabricksDatabricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionAt Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.ComplianceIf access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.