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Director, Technical Marketing

DatabricksSan Francisco, CaliforniaMarketing
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Salary
$240,100 — $330,100 USD
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior · 10+ yrs
Posted
8 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This role suits an experienced technical marketing leader with a strong background in developer relations or solutions engineering who wants to drive strategy and outbound evangelism in San Francisco. The Director of Technical Marketing at Databricks oversees the team responsible for explaining products to technical buyers and practitioners.

Role Overview

Databricks is hiring a Director, Technical Marketing to lead a team of Technical Marketing Managers in San Francisco, California. This full-time position reports to the SVP of Product & Solutions Marketing and involves connecting Product, Product Marketing, Field Engineering, and the broader technical community. The professional in this position owns technical content strategy, launch storytelling, workshops, demos, and outbound evangelism.

Key Responsibilities

Assess team strengths, establish an operating model, and manage a team of 6+ Technical Marketing Managers.
Own and deliver the technical content agenda for major company events such as the Data + AI World Tour and Tier 1 events.
Launch outbound evangelism initiatives including YouTube series and technical social media cadences to expand external reach.
Build an AI-powered publishing engine and an AI-assisted content creation workflow.
Scale the team to cover expanded product surfaces and collaborate with Field Engineering to build a Solutions Library.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in technical marketing, developer relations, solutions engineering, field engineering, or a related technical field in enterprise software, SaaS, or cloud.
3+ years of people management experience with a track record of hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing technical teams.
Deep technical fluency in data, AI/ML, and cloud platforms with the ability to build demos for data engineers, data scientists, and solutions architects.
Demonstrated outbound evangelism skills including public speaking, technical blogging, video content, or social media thought leadership.
Experience owning technical content strategy for major product launches and flagship user conferences.
Strong cross-functional influence and communication skills to partner with Product Management, Product Marketing, Field Engineering, and Sales.

Nice to Have

Experience with data platforms, lakehouse architectures, Apache Spark, or related open-source data technologies.
Experience building or scaling a YouTube channel, podcast, or technical content program.
Familiarity with GEO and AI answer engine optimization strategies.
Experience with technical community building, creator programs, or influencer engagement.
Track record of building technical content that drives measurable pipeline and product adoption.

Skills and Tools

Apache Spark
Lakehouse architectures
AI/ML platforms
Cloud platforms
YouTube and social media publishing tools
AI-powered publishing tools

Salary and Benefits

Salary range of $240,100 to $330,100 USD for Zone 1.
Total compensation package may include eligibility for an annual performance bonus and equity.
Comprehensive benefits and perks designed to meet employee needs.

About the Company

Databricks is a data and AI company that provides a unified platform including Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide, including 70% of the Fortune 500, rely on the platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics, and agents. The company is headquartered in San Francisco with over 30 offices globally.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply on the official Databricks careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Apache SparkLakehouseLakebaseGenieAgent BricksLakeflowUnity CatalogSpark

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Director, Technical Marketing role?

The salary range for this position in Zone 1 is $240,100 to $330,100 USD, with potential eligibility for annual performance bonuses and equity.

Where is the position located?

The role is located in San Francisco, California.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 10+ years of experience in technical marketing, developer relations, solutions engineering, field engineering, or a related technical field, plus 3+ years of people management experience.

Who does this position report to?

The role reports to the SVP of Product & Solutions Marketing.

What team will this person manage?

The director manages a growing team of 6+ Technical Marketing Managers.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Databricks careers page.

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