Head of AI Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE), Public Sector

Databricks is the Data and AI company, serving more than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 — with its Data + AI Platform. The Public Sector AI Forward Deployed Engineering (AI FDE) team is a specialized customer-facing AI team that delivers professional services (PS) engagements to help customers build and productionize first-of-its-kind AI applications with a focus on GenAI.

Lead and grow the AI FDE Public Sector team, reporting directly to the Head of Public Sector, FDE. Responsibilities include hiring, mentoring, and building team structure to support long-term growth; developing and expanding executive relationships with key customers and partners (including VP+, CIO/CDO-level stakeholders); aligning with Field Engineering and Sales Leaders on joint strategies for strategic accounts; leading strategic AI initiatives, practice development, and standardized delivery processes; shaping cross-functional collaboration by influencing Product, R&D, and GTM; owning OKRs for AI-services led accounts, revenue, utilization, and public references; and representing Databricks as a thought leader in AI.

• Extensive experience managing, hiring, and building a team of high-performing data scientists/ML engineers and leaders, with a track record of scaling organizations
• Ability to scope, guide, and sell technical engagements, manage escalations, and ensure successful delivery in enterprise environments
• Deep technical expertise in ML, GenAI, and data science
• Experience leading teams building cutting-edge production AI solutions in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Proven success developing strategy with senior executive stakeholders to define program-level goals and align technical vision
• Demonstrated experience in cross-functional leadership roles, collaborating with Sales, Product, and GTM teams
• Graduate degree in a quantitative discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Operations Research, etc.) or equivalent practical experience
• Preferred: customer-facing consulting or professional services leadership experience; experience working with Databricks

Due to federal contract requirements and client site access obligations, an active U.S. government security clearance is required; candidates with an active secret or higher clearance are strongly encouraged to apply. The position is based in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia metropolitan area and includes periodic on-site work and client collaboration.

Local pay range: $232,900—$320,200 USD. Total compensation may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and benefits.

Apply via the Databricks careers page for this position.