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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Databricks Forward Deployed Engineer - GPS - **Company:** Deloitte T.T.L. - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $155,600.0 - $306,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, DevOps, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Management of Software Versions, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Feature Engineering, Large Language Models, Apache Spark, Model Validation, Event Driven Architecture, AI Platforms, Information Technology, Low Latency, Data Analytics, Machine Learning Operations, Databricks, Microservices - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/AF3EAE2D7CB24B46BEE3D8CD50D369DF/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Data Science or Engineering. * 7+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, data science, or analytics engineering. * 5+ years of hands-on experience building and deploying GenAI/LLM-powered solutions in client or production environments * 5+ years of experience with Databricks including hands on experience with one of the following key platform technologies; Databricks features including Lakeflow Connect, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Model Serving, Genie, and Databricks Apps. * 5+ years of experience leading project workstreams/engagements and translating business problems into AI solutions * 3+ years of experience building reliable, maintainable, and well-documented code and CI/CD DevOps in Databricks * Ability to travel 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve * Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future * Ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance Preferred: * Active US government security clearance * Professional Databricks certifications are preferred * Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud) and common platform services (storage, compute, IAM, networking) * Demonstrated ability to work directly alongside client technical teams and program stakeholders in fast-paced, ambiguous delivery environments * Data engineering experience with Spark, Airflow/dbt, streaming, data modeling or ML/data science background feature engineering, experimentation or model evaluation * Experience with MLOps/LLMOps practices: evaluation frameworks, model monitoring, and prompt management * Experience integrating LLM solutions with enterprise systems via APIs, microservices, or event-driven architectures * Experience operating within hybrid onshore/offshore teams * Familiarity with security, privacy, and compliance considerations ## Description As a Senior Databricks FDE, you will work side by side with senior functional and technical client team members to rapidly prototype and deliver high-impact GenAI-enabled solutions. This requires a highly motivated practitioner who moves with speed and precision, building working software, engaging confidently with senior stakeholders and engineers to bring measurable business impact from day one. Additional responsibilities include: Client Engagement * Embed with clients to identify business needs and translate high-value GenAI use cases into solutions. * Partner with leaders, product owners, architects, and engineers to align priorities and delivery. * Lead working sessions to shape solutions and drive client outcomes. * Prototype and deliver working AI solutions using industry expertise and emerging capabilities. * Contribute independently within an FDE pod while mentoring newer team members. * Coach client teams and end users on platform capabilities and AI enablement, while building trusted relationships, managing expectations, and supporting long-term engagement success. * Drive end-to-end sales and delivery support by developing demos/POCs, contributing to proposals and orals, articulating business value, and documenting solutions for smooth client handoff and knowledge transfer. * Strengthen team and organizational impact by mentoring other FDEs through design/code reviews and feedback, while contributing reusable components to intellectual capital. 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