About the Job:
At Databricks, our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture of proactiveness and a customer-centric mindset guides us to create a unified platform that makes data science and analytics accessible to everyone. We aim to inspire our customers to make informed decisions that push their business forward. We provide a user-friendly and intuitive platform that makes it easy to turn insights into action and fosters a culture of creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
As a Solutions Engineer, you will be an essential part of our mission, using your technical expertise to demonstrate how our Data and Intelligence Platform can help customers solve their complex data challenges. You'll work with a collaborative, customer-focused team that values innovation and creativity. Your role will involve creating customized solutions to help our customers achieve their goals and guide their businesses forward.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Form successful relationships with clients throughout your assigned territory, providing technical and business value to Databricks customers in collaboration with Account Executives.
- Operate as an expert in big data analytics to excite customers about Databricks.
- Develop into a ‘champion’ and trusted advisor on architecture, design, and implementation to lead to successful adoption of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform.
- Scale best practices by authoring reference architectures, how-tos, and demo applications, while helping to build the Databricks community in your region through workshops, seminars, and meet-ups.
- Grow your knowledge and expertise to become a technical and/or industry specialist.
What We Look For:
- Engage customers in technical sales, challenge their questions, guide clear outcomes, and communicate technical and value propositions.
- Passion for delivering technical propositions, identifying customers' pain points, and developing a trusted advisor skillset.
- Knowledgeable in a core Big Data Analytics domain with exposure to advanced Data Engineering and/or Data science use cases.
- Experience in solution architecture with expertise in at least one major public cloud platform.
- Proficient in a core programming language such as Python, Java, or Scala.
- A foundational understanding of Apache Spark™ architecture is preferable; hands-on skills will benefit the role.
Location:
Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Work Conditions:
Full-time; Flexibility to travel (up to 20-30% as required for customer meetings, events, and training). Must be located in Riyadh or within a commutable distance for a hybrid schedule.
Language Requirements:
Business proficiency in both Arabic and English is required. Fluency in additional regional languages may be advantageous.
Mandatory Requirements:
This opening is designated for Saudi nationality/citizenship.
About Databricks:
Databricks is the data and AI company relied on by more than 10,000 organizations worldwide, including several Fortune 500 companies. We are headquartered in San Francisco and founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake, and MLflow.
Benefits:
At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. Specific details on the benefits offered in your region will be provided upon application.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel and ensuring that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards.
