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# Senior Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering (Full Stack)

- **Company:** Databricks
- **Location:** France (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Azure Machine Learning, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Machine Learning Operations, Databricks
- **Published:** June 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://fr.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=185a26831e70ba97

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Spark?, * People leadership experience managing high-performing technical delivery teams, solution architects, or professional services organisations with a proven track record of building excellence-driven cultures

 * Hands-on individual contributor experience as a technical solutions architect or data/AI engineer, providing the technical depth to coach and credibly support senior practitioners
 * Demonstrated success leading large-scale data platform migrations and AI/ML programs within enterprise environments, across all industry sectors
 * Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills, with experience navigating complex, high-stakes customer environments and influencing at the C-suite level
 * Familiarity with Databricks, Apache Spark , MLflow, Delta Lake, or the modern data and AI ecosystem; hands-on experience with Databricks or a direct competitor is highly valued

## Description

* Drive regional performance targets including billable utilisation, team growth, and hiring while championing delivery excellence and customer success across the FDE portfolio
 * Lead high-stakes enterprise engagements: partner with Account Executives, Engagement Managers, and Field Engineering leaders to position and deliver transformational PS programs spanning data migrations, AI/ML platforms, and advanced analytics
 * Champion delivery governance and operational rigor: establish best practices for project oversight, risk management, and quality standards that scale with a growing FDE & AI Engineering practice
 * Act as executive escalation point for critical customer situations, leveraging deep technical credibility and leadership judgment to protect strategic relationships and drive resolution
 * Develop and retain exceptional technical talent: mentor Forward Deployed Engineers and AI Engineers through structured career pathways, technical coaching, and a culture of innovation, mastery, and continuous growth


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