Senior Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering

September 18, 2026

Remote (within country)

Senior

Paris, France

Description

Databricks is hiring a Senior Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering to lead a high-performing team of Forward Deployed Engineers and AI Engineers. The role partners with Databricks' most strategic enterprise accounts to architect and deliver large-scale data migrations, AI/GenAI systems, MLOps, and AI agent deployments. It is a remote position mainly based in France, with responsibilities spanning France, South Africa, and the UAE and a willingness to travel to other locations.

Responsibilities

Drive regional performance targets including billable utilisation, team growth, and hiring
Lead high-stakes enterprise engagements together with Account Executives, Engagement Managers, and Field Engineering leaders
Champion delivery governance and operational rigor by establishing best practices for project oversight, risk management, and quality standards
Act as executive escalation point for critical customer situations and drive resolution
Develop and retain technical talent, mentoring Forward Deployed Engineers and AI Engineers through structured career pathways

Requirements

Experience managing high-performing technical delivery teams, solution architects, or professional services organisations
Hands-on individual contributor experience as a technical solutions architect or data/AI engineer
Proven track record leading large-scale data platform migrations and AI/ML programs in enterprise environments
Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills, including influencing at the C-suite level
Familiarity with Databricks, Apache Spark, MLflow, Delta Lake, or the modern data and AI ecosystem

Conditions

Remote position based in France
Role involves responsibilities in France, South Africa, and the UAE
Candidate must be willing to travel to other locations
Comprehensive benefits and perks for employees
Equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, and other protected characteristics

DatabricksApache SparkMLflowDelta LakeGenAIMLOpsAI agentsLakehousedata & aiPeople leadershipStakeholder managementExecutive presence

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