Solutions Architect - Retail, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality
About this role
Databricks seeks a Solutions Architect to lead technical strategy and platform adoption for retail, consumer goods, travel, and hospitality clients across the Central and Northeast United States, or remotely in New York. This full-time position suits experienced technical professionals who combine client-facing advisory skills with deep data and AI architecture expertise.
Role Overview
As a Solutions Architect at Databricks, the professional owns the end-to-end technical strategy for assigned accounts. The role involves guiding customers from initial discovery through production deployment while helping position the platform as the core foundation for data and AI initiatives. The individual works directly with engineering leads, directors, and technical stakeholders to design scalable systems and drive platform consumption.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Nice to Have
Skills and Tools
Salary and Benefits
The local pay range for this position spans from $180,000 to $247,500 USD. Total compensation packages may also incorporate eligibility for annual performance bonuses, equity, and comprehensive regional employee benefits.
About the Company
Databricks operates as a data and artificial intelligence enterprise supporting over 20,000 organizations globally. The company provides a unified platform featuring products such as Lakehouse, Unity Catalog, Lakeflow, and Genie. Headquartered in San Francisco with numerous international offices, the organization maintains a commitment to inclusive hiring practices and equal employment opportunity standards.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application through the official Databricks careers page.
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the salary range for the Solutions Architect role?
The local pay range for this position is $180,000 to $247,500 USD, with potential eligibility for equity, annual performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.
What experience level is required to apply?
Candidates must have six or more years of experience in solutions architecture, data engineering, technical pre-sales, or a senior hands-on technical role.
Where is the position located?
The role is available across the Central United States, Northeast United States, Southeast United States, or as a remote position based out of New York.
What programming languages are required?
Strong coding proficiency in Python and SQL is required, including the ability to perform live coding, debugging, and solution-building.
What does the interview process involve?
The interview process includes a recruiter screen, hiring manager screen, design and architecture interview, live coding assessment, a build-demo-pitch presentation, and a reference check.