Sr. Solutions Engineer

Qualifications: Hands-on experience in technical pre-sales, consultancy, or engineering, ideally with data-native or high-growth technology companies. Proficiency in a core programming language such as Python, SQL, Scala, or Java, and a willingness to learn (or existing knowledge of) Spark. Familiarity with a core data or AI domain: modern data engineering, streaming, machine learning, or Generative AI (e.g. RAG, fine-tuning, LLMOps). Experience with the modern data stack and open-source data tooling, and with at least one major public cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Hands-on expertise in designing and delivering proofs-of-concept (PoCs). Enthusiasm for building with AI-based development tooling such as Claude Code, Cursor, or Databricks Assistant / Genie. Pre-Sales & Customer-Facing Skills: Proven ability to engage customers in a technical sales capacity: building a narrative, challenging assumptions, finding the real pain, and driving to a clear, tangible outcome. Comfort communicating both technical and business value to diverse audiences, from engineers to founders and executives. A customer-centric mindset with a passion for building client relationships and internal partnerships with account teams. Energized by a high-velocity, new-logo motion and comfortable with ambiguity rather than a fixed account set. Logistics: Ability to commute to the London office regularly. Willingness and ability to travel approximately 20-30% of the time across UK&I for customer visits. Nice to Have: Experience selling to or working at start-ups, scaleups, or ISVs. Databricks or other relevant Cloud/Data certifications. About Databricks Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow Databricks on LinkedIn , X , YouTube , and Instagram . Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here . Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone. Applicant Privacy Notice