Staff Forward Deployed Engineer

<p>CSQ128R47</p> <p><strong>Please note: this role is hybrid and has a requirement to travel to customer locations 20-25% of the time. It requires an active Secret or Top Secret clearance OR the willingness and eligibility to obtain one.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>As a Staff Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you will work with&nbsp;<strong>federal, state, and local government customers&nbsp;</strong>to build and productionize solutions to their data &amp; AI challenges using the Databricks platform. You will manage and lead technical design and implementations that integrate multiple platform capabilities for high-complexity, multi-faceted engagements. You'll also have the opportunity to influence by mentoring FDEs, customer and partner team members, as well as serve as a trusted advisor to both technical teams and senior leaders by connecting technical decisions to measureable business outcomes. In addition, you will expand platform adoption and restore confience in at-risk accounts by tailoring the approach to the customer's industry, maturity, and team context.</p> <p>We work cross-functionally to shape long-term strategic priorities and initiatives alongside engineering, product, and developer relations. FDEs deliver with customer empathy, integrating with client systems, training, and other technical needs to help customers get most value out of their data.&nbsp;</p> <p>This is a hands-on, customer-facing role for builders who thrive at the intersection of technology and business impact. The ideal candidate combines engineering expertise with adaptability, curiosity, and a passion for working with customers and teammates to solve complex problems that drive measurable outcomes. FDEs are billable and know how to complete projects according to specification with exceptional customer empathy.</p> <p><strong>The impact you will have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Production Solution Delivery: Lead cross-functional execution for complex engagements, coordinating with FDE engageme