Databricks

Director, Field Engineering (CPG & Retail)

Databricks · United States

Posted about 2 months ago

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This role has been open
58 days
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Reposted
No
Salary listed
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Ghost-job risk at Databricks
high
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Hiring momentum
1112 roles opened in the last 90 days
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Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

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About this role

The Director of Field Engineering will lead a team focused on partnering with Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and Retail customers to implement Data and AI solutions using Databricks technology. This role involves managing pre-sales teams, fostering a collaborative culture, and developing executive relationships to drive strategic growth. The director will also guide teams in delivering customer outcomes and navigating complex enterprise engagements.

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1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • At least 3 years of second-line leadership experience managing teams of 30+ individuals
  • 10+ years of overall leadership experience
  • Proven success leading high-growth enterprise software pre-sales organizations within Retail, CPG, cloud, data, analytics, or AI
  • Experience partnering with Retail and/or CPG customers on large-scale data, analytics, AI, or digital transformation initiatives
  • Ability to elevate executive engagement with a track record of driving large strategic transactions
  • Proven leadership ability to influence, develop, and empower teams

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary or benefits details provided
  • Role requires significant leadership experience and a strong background in enterprise software and data solutions
  • Focus on high-growth and strategic customer engagement may lead to a demanding work environment

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Listed by Databricks on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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