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Sr. Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - Communications, Media, Entertainment & Games

Databricks

Location

remote, Atlanta, GA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/25/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.7% approval+19% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Big Data Solutions Architect will work within the Professional Services team to address clients' big data challenges using the Databricks platform. This role involves providing data engineering, data science, and cloud technology projects while ensuring excellent customer service. The architect will engage with clients on various technical projects, including designing reference architectures and implementing big data applications. Reporting to the regional Manager/Lead, the architect will also collaborate with internal teams to deliver successful outcomes for customers.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in data engineering, data platforms, and analytics.
  • Proficiency in writing code in Python, Scala, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern frameworks.
  • Working knowledge of two or more common Cloud ecosystems such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, with expertise in at least one.
  • Deep experience with distributed computing using Apache Spark and knowledge of Spark runtime internals.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD for production deployments.
  • Working knowledge of MLOps.
  • Experience in designing and deploying performant end-to-end data architectures.
  • Experience with technical project delivery, managing scope and timelines.
  • Strong documentation and white-boarding skills.
  • Experience working with clients and managing conflicts.
  • Ability to build skills in technical areas that support the deployment and integration of Databricks-based solutions.
  • Willingness to travel to customers 20% of the time.
  • Databricks Certification.

Responsibilities

  • Work on impactful customer technical projects, including designing and building reference architectures.
  • Collaborate with engagement managers to scope a variety of professional services work.
  • Guide strategic customers in implementing transformational big data projects and 3rd party migrations.
  • Consult on architecture and design, and implement customer projects to ensure successful adoption of Databricks.
  • Provide escalated support for customer operational issues.
  • Collaborate with the Databricks technical team, Project Manager, Architect, and Customer team to meet technical engagement needs.
  • Work with Engineering and Databricks Customer Support to provide product feedback and resolve engagement-specific issues.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Databricks Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

83

FY2026

Approval rate

99.7%

FY2026

LCA certified

174

FY2026

Entry-level share

4.0%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+19%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-54%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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