Solutions Architect at Databricks - Remote Worldwide — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
Global Remote Flexibility: This role is listed as "Anywhere in the World," making it one of the most location-flexible enterprise pre-sales positions available. However, keep in mind that Solutions Architects typically need to align closely with client schedules — and Databricks' High Tech and Manufacturing enterprise accounts are likely concentrated in North America, Europe, and APAC. Expect to adapt your working hours to client time zones periodically.
Timezone Considerations: While no explicit timezone is mandated, the enterprise sales cycle requires synchronous communication with executive stakeholders. Digital nomads based in Lisbon (WET/WEST) or Medellín (COT) could feasibly cover US East Coast and European clients with overlap, though APAC coverage would be challenging from those bases. Bangkok (ICT) aligns well for APAC accounts but creates friction with US clients.
Travel-Relevant Notes:
- Enterprise pre-sales roles often involve periodic on-site visits to client offices — budget for occasional business travel even in a remote role.
- No explicit equipment stipend or coworking allowance is mentioned, so clarify these during negotiation.
- With global eligibility, a wide range of digital nomad visas apply: Portugal's D8, Colombia's Digital Nomad Visa, or Georgia's Remotely from Georgia program are strong options.
This role suits experienced nomads who can manage a structured client-facing calendar from a stable base with reliable internet, rather than those seeking fully async, location-fluid work.
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 most 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 target accounts in the High Tech and Manufacturing space.
Outcomes
- Serve as the main technical voice for Databricks across multiple clients.
- Lead customers on a transformational journey, helping them evaluate and adopt Databricks as part of their strategy.
- Implement the technical strategy in accounts, in close alignment with business strategy.
- Build a movement of technical champions within each account.
- Align technical strategies around Databricks solutions.
- Provide structured mentorship for other team members.
- Gain the respect of peers based on your experience, insight, and contributions.
Competencies
- Proficiency at establishing virtual teams and leading them to success within the account.
- Experience working with very large (>$1M ARR), global accounts.
- Ability to form relationships with executives and influencers.
- Ability to present a convincing point-of-view to key decision-makers.
- Technical depth in big data, data science, and cloud.
- Ability to drive data-driven business transformation and change.
- Production programming experience in Python, R, Scala, or Java.
- Nice to have: Databricks Certification.
To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/databricks-solutions-architect
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