Senior Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering (UAE)
United Arab Emirates · Paris · Posted Oct 5, 2026
At a glance
- Location
- United Arab Emirates · Paris
About Databricks
- Databricks 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.
About the role
- Databricks is seeking a Senior Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering based in the UAE to lead a high-performing team of Forward Deployed Engineers and AI Engineers.
- The role involves partnering with strategic enterprise accounts to shape how leading organisations migrate to the lakehouse and build next-generation AI and GenAI systems.
Responsibilities
- 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 by partnering with Account Executives, Engagement Managers, and Field Engineering leaders to position and deliver transformational PS programs
- 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, leveraging deep technical credibility and leadership judgment to protect strategic relationships and drive resolution
- Develop and retain exceptional technical talent by mentoring Forward Deployed Engineers and AI Engineers through structured career pathways, technical coaching, and a culture of innovation
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all employees
Workplace
- You will be based in the UAE and should be willing to relocate there or remain there.
Skills
- Databricks
- Apache Spark
- MLflow
- Delta Lake
