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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solutions Architect - **Company:** Databricks - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $152,300.0 - $209,450.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Unity 3d, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, Databases, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Software Debugging, Distributed Data Store, Distributed Systems, Apache Hadoop, Data Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, SQL Databases, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Apache Flink, Production Code, Apache Kafka, Machine Learning Operations, Cisco, Databricks - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/solutions-architect-media-los-angeles-ca--7f6f60dd-bef0-4835-a339-7e571bcc35ae ## About the Role * 4+ years in data engineering, solutions architecture, technical pre-sales, or a hands-on consulting role * Proficient in Python and SQL with demonstrated ability to debug, optimize, and write production-quality code - live coding is a required interview stage * Hands-on experience designing and implementing data solutions on at least one public cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) * Working knowledge of distributed data systems: Apache Spark, Delta Lake, or equivalent (Hadoop, Kafka, Flink) * Experience leading technical customer conversations - discovery, whiteboarding, architecture reviews * Familiarity with one or more: data engineering (ETL/ELT, medallion architecture, streaming), data science/ML (model training, MLOps), or SQL analytics * Strong presentation and demo skills - you will build and present a live solution during the interview * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a quantitative discipline (or equivalent experience) Nice to Have: * Databricks certification or experience with the Databricks Platform * Experience with Unity Catalog, Lakeflow Spark Declarative Pipelines, or MLflow * Background at a data/AI company, cloud provider, or technical consulting firm, Alliance/Partner Management, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Apache Hadoop, Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cisco Unity, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, Data Science, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), Develop and Maintain Customers, Distributed Computing, Diversity, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Fortune 500 Customers, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Leadership, LinkedIn, Machine Learning, Microsoft Windows Azure, Product Demonstration, Proof of Concept, Public Cloud, SQL (Structured Query Language), Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Technical Consulting, Technical Leadership, Technical Presentation, Technical Sales, Technical Strategy, Technical Support, User Documentation, Vehicle Driving, YouTube ## Description At Databricks, our core principles are at the heart of everything we do; creating a culture of proactiveness and a customer-centric mindset guides us to create a unified platform that makes data science and analytics accessible to everyone. We aim to inspire our customers to make informed decisions that push their business forward. We provide a user-friendly and intuitive platform that makes it easy to turn insights into action and fosters a culture of creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement. You will be an essential part of this mission, using your technical expertise to demonstrate how our Data Intelligence Platform can help customers solve their complex data challenges. You'll work with a collaborative, customer-focused team that values innovation and creativity, using your skills to create customized solutions to help our customers achieve their goals and guide their businesses forward. Join us in our quest to change how people work with data and make a better world! As a Sr. Solutions Engineer, you will independently lead technical engagements for customers, owning discovery, solution design, and platform demonstrations. You are a builder who can code, architect, and present-combining technical depth with customer-facing skills to drive Databricks adoption. You will own frontline customer relationships and work with your Account Executive to develop technical strategies that expand platform usage. 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