Manager, Field Engineering
Databricks is a data and AI platform that lets organizations build analytics, AI agents, and applications on a unified, governed lakehouse.
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About Databricks
Data engineers, analysts, and AI teams use Databricks to process large datasets, build reliable pipelines, and train models on a single governed platform. Users can run SQL analytics, serve ML predictions in real time, and deploy AI agents grounded in enterprise data. Its open lakehouse architecture provides consistent security and governance across analytical and operational workloads.
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About the Role
You will lead a diverse team of technical pre-sales Solutions Architects covering Japan. You will mentor your team, work closely with Sales and other teams to identify opportunities, establish best practices, build trusted relationships with customers and partners, and represent Databricks as part of the regional leadership team. You will report to the Technical GM – Japan.
Requirements
- Experience leading technical teams in Big Data, Cloud or SaaS environments
- Track record of coaching and developing teams
- Strong collaboration skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Technical background in Data Engineering, Databases or Data Science
- Enthusiasm for data, AI and cloud technologies
- Fluent Japanese required; business-level English strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and support a pre-sales team
- Foster an environment of belonging, learning and psychological safety
- Work with Sales and other teams to identify opportunities and deliver solutions
- Establish best practices to improve team efficiency and collaboration
- Build trusted relationships with customers and partners
- Partner with Marketing, Sales and Services teams
- Represent Databricks on the regional leadership team
