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Forward Deployed Engineer

DatabricksLondon, United KingdomProfessional Services Operations
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Posted
8 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Databricks is hiring a Forward Deployed Engineer in London, United Kingdom, to design and build custom data and AI solutions for strategic enterprise clients. This customer-facing role suits hands-on software engineers and builders who want to combine technical execution with direct client collaboration.

Role Overview

The Forward Deployed Engineer position sits within a specialized team at Databricks that embeds directly with major customers. The professional in this role takes charge of architecture, design choices, and end-to-end implementation of systems that merge data engineering, machine learning, and application development on the company platform.

Key Responsibilities

Direct architecture and design decisions to create secure, scalable solutions aligned with organizational needs and platform standards.
Build and develop full-stack applications across backend, frontend, and integrations to bring data and AI to enterprise users.
Deliver production-ready systems covering data ingestion, transformation, model integration, and user interfaces.
Embed with client teams and communicate with stakeholders ranging from individual contributors to executive leadership.
Coordinate with internal sales, product, and field engineering departments to guide the client journey.
Build reusable assets, accelerators, and frameworks that scale across accounts and inform product development.

Requirements

Strong background in software engineering spanning backend, frontend, and systems integration.
Proficiency in programming languages including Python, SQL, Java, Scala, JavaScript, and TypeScript, along with modern frameworks.
Proven history of designing and deploying production systems that integrate data pipelines, AI models, and user-facing interfaces.
Experience integrating third-party AI APIs such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini into software.
Track record of delivering technical solutions that generate measurable outcomes in enterprise settings.
Willingness and ability to travel up to fifty percent of the time to client locations.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
Java
Scala
JavaScript
TypeScript
OpenAI
Anthropic
Gemini
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform

About the Company

Databricks operates as a data and artificial intelligence company utilized by over twenty thousand organizations globally, encompassing seventy percent of the Fortune 500. The enterprise provides a unified platform featuring capabilities such as Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Databricks careers page to submit an application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

PythonSQLJavaScalaJavaScriptTypeScriptOpenAIAnthropicGeminiDatabricks

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Forward Deployed Engineer position located?

The job is based in London, United Kingdom.

Will travel be required for this role?

Yes, the role requires the ability and interest to travel up to 50 percent of the time to client sites.

What technical proficiencies are required?

Candidates need a strong background in software engineering with proficiency in Python, SQL, Java, Scala, JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern frameworks.

What experience with artificial intelligence is needed?

Applicants should have familiarity working with AI APIs such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini, and utilize AI code generation tools.

How should candidates apply?

Candidates must apply through the official Databricks careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Databricks careers page.

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