Staff Partner Engineer, Azure

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.

We're seeking a Partner Engineer to own the technical relationship between Databricks Product/Engineering and Microsoft Azure. You will be the primary technical liaison managing our cross product roadmap, driving engineering integrations, and ensuring Databricks products work seamlessly within the Azure ecosystem. This role reports to the Director of Partner Engineering.

• Own the Databricks-Azure product-to-cloud technical roadmap, serving as the primary interface between Databricks Product Management and Azure partner teams.
• Track and drive resolution of cross-company dependencies and blockers, manage joint milestone timing, and own coordination rhythms.
• Drive engineering integration work between Databricks and Azure product teams from scoping through delivery.
• Create and maintain technical architecture artifacts showing 'better together' integration patterns and reference implementations.
• Enable field teams with technical guidance on Azure-Databricks integration patterns.

• 10+ years of experience in cloud solution architecture, partner engineering, or technical program management, with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure services and architecture patterns.
• Proven experience managing strategic technical partnerships at VP/C-level.
• Hands-on technical skills with ability to prototype integrations, debug complex issues, and validate technical feasibility.
• Experience with Python, SQL, infrastructure-as-code, and API integration patterns.
• Deep knowledge of Databricks platform and Microsoft data/AI ecosystem.
• Excellent communication and influence skills.

• Prior experience in Partner Solutions Architect or Alliance Engineering roles at cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) or major ISVs.
• Background working at or with Microsoft.
• History of driving product-to-product integrations between major platforms.
• Familiarity with modern development workflows and AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, Claude Code, Codex).

Zone 1 Pay Range: $150,200—$206,450 USD. Zone 2 Pay Range: $150,200—$206,450 USD. Total compensation may include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and benefits.

Apply through the Databricks careers job posting.