Sr. Engagement Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering - Public Sector

Databricks
Virginia, VA
Remote

In the 12 months to 30 Jun 2026, Databricks filed 3 H-1B positions titled "Sr. Manager, Engineering". Source: U.S. Department of Labor, LCA disclosure data. A record of filings already made, not a commitment to sponsor.

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with leadership experience in professional services working in the public sector.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with leadership experience in professional services and a track record in public sector engagements
    — “10+ years of leadership experience in Professional Services.”
  • Individuals who have shaped account strategies and sold complex PS&T offerings
    — “Shape account strategy to align with client goals and lead the sales of complex Professional Services & Training (PS&T) offerings.”
  • Candidates who can act as a go-to resource for peers and mentor junior staff
    — “Coach and support junior Engagement Managers, acting as a go-to resource for peers on complex projects.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires up to 50% travel time, which may affect work-life balance and location flexibility
    — “Ability to travel up to 25-50% as required.”
  • An active high-level clearance is a mandatory requirement for this position
    — “Active high-level clearance”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in independently scoping complex, multi-quarter initiatives
    — “You will own and independently scope multi-quarter, highly complex initiatives”
  • Emphasize your ability to navigate regulatory and market-specific complexities
    — “Navigate complex regional, regulatory, or market-specific complexities across multiple countries.”
  • Demonstrate thought leadership by showcasing your industry expertise and contributions
    — “Proficient thought leadership, increasingly viewed as an external expert in the industry.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • 10+ years of leadership experience in Professional Services
  • Expert-level understanding of PS&T offerings
  • Thought leadership
  • Strategic account planning
  • Ability to travel
Typical background
10+ years of experience in Professional ServicesExpert-level understanding of PS&T offerings

Skills & requirements

Required

Professional Services ExperienceExpert-level Understanding Of PS&T OfferingsThought LeadershipStrategic Account PlanningAbility To Travel

Preferred

Active High-level Clearance

Stack & domain

Professional ServicesDatabricks ArchitectureStrategic Account PlanningThought LeadershipMentoringSales StrategyPublic SectorForward Deployed Engineering

About the role

Original posting from Databricks

CSQ227R265

The Sr. Engagement Manager delivers measurable impact for our Public Sector customers as well as at the Business Unit (BU) or Regional team level in the Forward Deployed Engineering organization. You will own and independently scope multi-quarter, highly complex initiatives to solve problems with no clear precedent, operating with high autonomy in high-stakes environments.

The impact you will have:

Regional Impact: Drive excellence at the BU/Region level, contributing to team-level booking targets and consumption goals.

Complex Problem Solving: Navigate complex regional, regulatory, or market-specific complexities across multiple countries.

Mentorship: Coach and support junior Engagement Managers, acting as a go-to resource for peers on complex projects.

Sales Strategy: Shape account strategy to align with client goals and lead the sales of complex Professional Services & Training (PS&T) offerings.

Strategic Relationships: Establish and maintain strategic relationships with senior customer stakeholders across multiple engagements.

What we look for:

10+ years of leadership experience in Professional Services.

Expert-level understanding of PS&T offerings and the ability to customize solutions for complex environments.

Proficient thought leadership, increasingly viewed as an external expert in the industry.

Participate in the hiring process to attract top-tier talent. 

Expertise in Databricks architecture, ecosystem, and strategic account planning.

Ability to travel up to 25-50% as required.

Active high-level clearance

Pay Range Transparency

Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles.  Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.

Zone 2 Pay Range$130,300—$179,200 USDAbout 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

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Compliance

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