Sr. Engagement Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering - Public Sector
Virginia · Washington D.C. · California · USD 130,300-179,200 / year · 10+ years experience · Remote · Posted Sep 23, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 10+ years experience
- Workplace
- Remote
- Location
- Virginia · Washington D.C. · California
- Salary
- USD 130,300-179,200 / year · OTE
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
- The Sr. Engagement Manager delivers measurable impact for Public Sector customers and at the Business Unit or Regional team level within the Forward Deployed Engineering organization.
- You will own and independently scope multi-quarter, highly complex initiatives to solve problems with no clear precedent, operating with high autonomy in high-stakes environments.
Responsibilities
- Drive excellence at the BU/Region level, contributing to team-level booking targets and consumption goals.
- Navigate complex regional, regulatory, or market-specific complexities across multiple countries.
- Coach and support junior Engagement Managers, acting as a go-to resource for peers on complex projects.
- Shape account strategy to align with client goals and lead the sales of complex Professional Services & Training (PS&T) offerings.
- Establish and maintain strategic relationships with senior customer stakeholders across multiple engagements.
- Participate in the hiring process to attract top-tier talent.
Requirements
- 10+ years of leadership experience in Professional Services.
- Expert-level understanding of PS&T offerings and the ability to customize solutions for complex environments.
- Proficient thought leadership, increasingly viewed as an external expert in the industry.
- Expertise in Databricks architecture, ecosystem, and strategic account planning.
- Ability to travel up to 25-50% as required.
- Active high-level clearance
Benefits
- Annual performance bonus eligibility
- Equity eligibility
- Comprehensive benefits and perks
Workplace
- Ability to travel up to 25-50% as required.
Skills
- Databricks
