Specialist Solutions Architect - GCP Infrastructure
Databricks · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $247,500 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Guide customers on Databricks administration and security.
- Architect production-level deployments on GCP.
- Become a deep technical expert in cloud platforms.
- Assist Solution Architects in technical sales.
- Provide training and contribute to community.
About the role
Specialist Solutions Architect - GCP Infrastructure at Databricks
Databricks is seeking an experienced Infrastructure & Platform Specialist Solutions Architect (SSA) to join their team. In this customer-facing role, you will provide technical leadership in the administration and security of Databricks deployments, working closely with Solution Architects. You will guide strategic customers in designing and implementing essential workloads, aligning their technical roadmaps with Databricks Platform expansion. This role demands hands-on production experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including deep expertise in GCP platform architecture, cloud security, networking best practices, and data platform design.
The Impact You Will Have
- Provide technical leadership to guide strategic customers to the successful administration of Databricks, ranging from design to deployment.
- Architect production-level deployments, including meeting necessary security and networking requirements.
- Become a technical expert in an area such as cloud platforms, automation, security, networking, or identity management.
- Assist Solution Architects with more advanced aspects of the technical sale, including custom proof of concept content and custom architectures.
- Provide tutorials and training to improve community adoption (including hackathons and conference presentations).
- Contribute to the Databricks Community.
What We Look For
- 5+ years of experience in a technical role with deep expertise in GCP platform architecture, including cloud security, networking best practices, and designing data platforms on cloud infrastructure.
- Deep specialized expertise in at least one of the following core domains: Security & Identity, Networking & Deployments, Platform Administration, or Infrastructure Automation (InfraOps).
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent practical work experience.
- 2+ years of professional experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, Kafka) and distributed architectures.
- Hands-on experience with Python, Java, or Scala, and proficiency in SQL.
- 2+ years of experience in a pre-sales or post-sales technical role.
- Ability to meet expectations for technical training and role-specific outcomes within 6 months of hire.
- Willingness to travel up to 30% as needed.
Pay Range Transparency
Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation. The expected salary range for this role is $180,000—$247,500 USD. Actual compensation depends on factors like skills, experience, certifications, and location. The total compensation package may also include an annual performance bonus, equity, and benefits.
About Databricks
Databricks is the data and AI company, empowering over 10,000 organizations worldwide with its Data Intelligence Platform. Founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake, and MLflow, Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco with global offices.
Benefits
Databricks offers comprehensive benefits and perks designed to meet the needs of all employees.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Databricks fosters a diverse and inclusive culture, ensuring hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Candidates are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Compliance
Access to export-controlled technology may require a U.S. government license, at Databricks' discretion.
Key skills/competency
- GCP Infrastructure
- Solutions Architecture
- Databricks Platform
- Cloud Security
- Networking
- Data Platforms
- Big Data Technologies
- Spark
- Python
- SQL
Skills & topics
- Solutions Architect
- GCP
- Infrastructure
- Databricks
- Cloud
- Security
- Networking
- Data Engineering
- Big Data
- Python
- SQL
- Terraform
- Pre-sales
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of GCP expertise, security, networking, and big data experience.
- Showcase your skills: Emphasize hands-on experience with Python, Java, Scala, SQL, and IaC tools like Terraform.
- Quantify achievements: Use metrics to demonstrate impact in previous pre-sales or post-sales technical roles.
- Prepare for technical deep dives: Be ready to discuss complex GCP architectures and Databricks platform administration.
- Research Databricks: Understand their Data Intelligence Platform and its role in AI and data unification.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What specific Google Cloud Platform (GCP) experience is required for the Specialist Solutions Architect role at Databricks?
- The Specialist Solutions Architect role at Databricks requires over 5 years of technical experience with deep expertise in GCP platform architecture. This includes hands-on production experience, particularly in cloud security, networking best practices, and designing data platforms on GCP infrastructure.
- What are the core specialized domains for this Databricks Solutions Architect position?
- Databricks looks for deep expertise in at least one of these core domains: Security & Identity (platform, network, data, GenAI security, compliance, identity management), Networking & Deployments (architecture, optimization, enterprise-scale deployments), Platform Administration (HA/DR, cluster management, observability, cost management), or Infrastructure Automation (IaC tools like Terraform).
- Is this Specialist Solutions Architect role remote or on-site at Databricks?
- This Specialist Solutions Architect role can be remote. However, there is a willingness to travel up to 30% as needed for customer engagements or internal meetings.
- What is the expected salary range for the Specialist Solutions Architect role at Databricks?
- The anticipated pay range for this Specialist Solutions Architect position at Databricks is between $180,000 and $247,500 USD annually, excluding potential bonuses and equity.
- What big data technologies are relevant for a Specialist Solutions Architect at Databricks?
- For this role, at least 2 years of professional experience with big data technologies such as Spark, Hadoop, and Kafka, along with distributed architectures, is beneficial for a Specialist Solutions Architect at Databricks.
- What programming languages are important for the Specialist Solutions Architect role at Databricks?
- Hands-on experience with programming languages like Python, Java, or Scala, and proficiency in SQL, are important technical skills for candidates applying for the Specialist Solutions Architect position at Databricks.
- How does Databricks support the professional development of its Specialist Solutions Architects?
- Databricks supports professional development through mentorship, internal training programs, and by encouraging SSAs to establish themselves in an area of specialty, such as cloud deployments, security, networking, or others.