Databricks

Solutions Architect

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About the role

Headquarters: Remote
URL: https://www.databricks.com/

Mission

We are looking for experienced pre-sales professionals who have a successful track record helping large enterprises become more data-driven. Working with the Enterprise Account Executive (AE), the Enterprise 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 High Tech and Manufacturing space.

Outcomes

You work with multiple clients as the main technical voice for Databricks.

You lead your customers on a transformational journey, helping them to evaluate and adopt Databricks as part of their strategy

You implement the technical strategy in the account, in close understanding of the strategy.

You build a movement of technical champions within the account.

You align technical strategies around Databricks solutions.

You provide structured mentorship for other team members.

Gain the respect of your peers based on your experience, insight, and contributions.

Competencies:

Proficiency at establishing virtual teams, and leading them to ultimate success within the account.

Experience working very large (> $1m ARR), global accounts.

Form relationships with executives and influencers.

Present a convincing point-of-view to important decision-makers that leads them down a path of success.

Technical in big data, data science and cloud.

An ability in data-driven business transformation, and driving change with data.

Production programming experience in Python, R, Scala or Java

Nice to have: Databricks Certification

 

To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/databricks-solutions-architect

Interview prep

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Role
Technology & IT Python Remote Collaboration Sales Solutions Architect remote

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Solutions Architect role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Databricks?
  3. Which of Python, Remote Collaboration and Sales have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Python, Remote Collaboration and Sales.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Solutions Architect role because I can bring practical experience in Python, Remote Collaboration and Sales, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Databricks needs from this hire.

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