Solutions Architect Digital Natives
FEQ128R102Solutions Architect Digital Natives & Scaleups ItalyThe location for the role should be in the Milan region (i.e. within a commutable distance for a hybrid schedule).
Look at all the apps you have on your mobile. Many of these are built by customers that are within our Digital Natives and Scaleups patch and are using Databricks to support their business.
We aim to inspire our customers to make informed decisions that push their business forward.
The RoleAs a Solutions Architect, you will lead the technical strategy for your customers in our Digital Natives and Scaleup patch in Italy — owning architecture discussions, driving platform adoption, and serving as a trusted advisor to customer technical leads and architects. You combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to position Databricks as the foundation of your customers’ data and AI strategy. You are developing a technical specialization (archetype) and are recognized within your team for depth in a specific domain.
The Impact You Will HaveOwn the end-to-end technical strategy for Databricks' core product customers, primarily within the Digital Native segment, from initial discovery through production deployment and consumption growthLead complex architecture discussions — designing scalable, production-grade solutions spanning data engineering, ML/AI, and real-time analyticsServe as a trusted technical advisor to customer architects, engineering leads, and DirectorsDrive technical wins in competitive scenarios by demonstrating Databricks’ differentiation through custom-built solutionsDevelop and declare an emerging technical specialisation (archetype) — becoming a go-to resource for your team in that domainOrchestrate cross-functional resources (DSAs, SSAs, Partners)
to deliver comprehensive solutions for complex customer needsInfluence product direction by providing structured feedback on customer requirements and competitive gapsWhat We Look For6+ years in solutions architecture, data engineering, technical pre-sales, or a senior hands-on technical roleStrong coding proficiency in Python and SQL — you must demonstrate live coding, debugging, and solution-building skillsDeep expertise in distributed data systems architecture: designing scalable pipelines, streaming architectures, lakehouse patterns, and cloud-native data platformsProficient on the Databricks Platform (or demonstrated ability to achieve proficiency rapidly) with a developing technical specialization in one area (e.g., real-time/streaming, ML/AI, data governance, migrations)Proven ability to lead architecture discussions with senior technical stakeholders — whiteboarding, design reviews, and trade-off analysisExperience with production deployments on public cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including infrastructure, security, and governance considerationsTrack record of driving platform adoption and consumption growth within accountsExcellent communication skills — able to translate complex architectures into business value for both technical and executive audiencesFluency in both Italian and EnglishBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering,
or a quantitative discipline (or equivalent experience)Nice to Have:Databricks certifications (Data Engineer, ML, Platform)Experience with competitive platforms (Snowflake, AWS native services, Azure Synapse) — understanding the landscape you'll position againstBackground in a data/AI company or cloud providerIndustry domain expertise (Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail, Media, etc.)Interview Process: Recruiter Screen Hiring Manager Screen Design and Architecture Interview Live Coding Assessment Build, Demo, Pitch Presentation Reference CheckPay Range TransparencyDatabricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles.
Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance premio, equity, and the benefits which can be accessed here.
Italy Pay Range92.300—126.950 EURAbout DatabricksDatabricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&T;, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow Databricks on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram.
BenefitsAt Databricks, we strive to provide comprehen
Look at all the apps you have on your mobile. Many of these are built by customers that are within our Digital Natives and Scaleups patch and are using Databricks to support their business.
We aim to inspire our customers to make informed decisions that push their business forward.
The RoleAs a Solutions Architect, you will lead the technical strategy for your customers in our Digital Natives and Scaleup patch in Italy — owning architecture discussions, driving platform adoption, and serving as a trusted advisor to customer technical leads and architects. You combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to position Databricks as the foundation of your customers’ data and AI strategy. You are developing a technical specialization (archetype) and are recognized within your team for depth in a specific domain.
The Impact You Will HaveOwn the end-to-end technical strategy for Databricks' core product customers, primarily within the Digital Native segment, from initial discovery through production deployment and consumption growthLead complex architecture discussions — designing scalable, production-grade solutions spanning data engineering, ML/AI, and real-time analyticsServe as a trusted technical advisor to customer architects, engineering leads, and DirectorsDrive technical wins in competitive scenarios by demonstrating Databricks’ differentiation through custom-built solutionsDevelop and declare an emerging technical specialisation (archetype) — becoming a go-to resource for your team in that domainOrchestrate cross-functional resources (DSAs, SSAs, Partners)
to deliver comprehensive solutions for complex customer needsInfluence product direction by providing structured feedback on customer requirements and competitive gapsWhat We Look For6+ years in solutions architecture, data engineering, technical pre-sales, or a senior hands-on technical roleStrong coding proficiency in Python and SQL — you must demonstrate live coding, debugging, and solution-building skillsDeep expertise in distributed data systems architecture: designing scalable pipelines, streaming architectures, lakehouse patterns, and cloud-native data platformsProficient on the Databricks Platform (or demonstrated ability to achieve proficiency rapidly) with a developing technical specialization in one area (e.g., real-time/streaming, ML/AI, data governance, migrations)Proven ability to lead architecture discussions with senior technical stakeholders — whiteboarding, design reviews, and trade-off analysisExperience with production deployments on public cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including infrastructure, security, and governance considerationsTrack record of driving platform adoption and consumption growth within accountsExcellent communication skills — able to translate complex architectures into business value for both technical and executive audiencesFluency in both Italian and EnglishBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering,
or a quantitative discipline (or equivalent experience)Nice to Have:Databricks certifications (Data Engineer, ML, Platform)Experience with competitive platforms (Snowflake, AWS native services, Azure Synapse) — understanding the landscape you'll position againstBackground in a data/AI company or cloud providerIndustry domain expertise (Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail, Media, etc.)Interview Process: Recruiter Screen Hiring Manager Screen Design and Architecture Interview Live Coding Assessment Build, Demo, Pitch Presentation Reference CheckPay Range TransparencyDatabricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles.
Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance premio, equity, and the benefits which can be accessed here.
Italy Pay Range92.300—126.950 EURAbout DatabricksDatabricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&T;, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow Databricks on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram.
BenefitsAt Databricks, we strive to provide comprehen