Sr. Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - Healthcare & Life Sciences
DatabricksSr. Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - Healthcare & Life Sciences
DatabricksLocation
remote, Dallas, TX
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/25/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
As a Sr. Forward Deployed Engineer at Databricks, you will collaborate with customers to address their data and AI challenges using the Databricks platform. This hands-on, customer-facing role requires a blend of engineering expertise and business acumen to deliver impactful solutions. You will lead architecture and design decisions while ensuring that systems are secure and scalable. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, working closely with clients to drive measurable outcomes.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in data engineering, data platforms & analytics, or software engineering
- Proficiency in coding with Python, Scala, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern frameworks
- Experience with two or more common Cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, 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, ML/AI models, and AI APIs
- Experience with technical project delivery, managing scope, timelines, and measurable outcomes
- Strong documentation and white-boarding skills
- Experience working with enterprise clients and managing conflicts across a broad stakeholder range
- Demonstrated curiosity, adaptability, and eagerness to explore new technologies
- Databricks Certification
Responsibilities
- Lead impactful customer technical projects by delivering production-grade systems and designing reference architectures.
- Guide strategic customers in implementing transformational big data projects, including end-to-end design and deployment.
- Advise customers on architecture and design to ensure successful understanding and adoption of Databricks.
- Lead architecture and design decisions to ensure solutions meet customer needs and Databricks best practices.
- Collaborate with the Databricks technical team and customer teams to ensure technical components meet customer requirements.
- Work with Engineering and Customer Support to provide feedback and resolve engagement-specific issues.
- Engage with customer teams to understand challenges and deliver impactful solutions.
- Contribute to accelerators, frameworks, and best practices that enhance impact across accounts.
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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