Databricks Field CTO
Core
Senior technical authority and executive advisor for Databricks engagements, guiding platform decisions, architecture, and delivery for enterprise data and AI solutions.
Role type
Senior IC Field CTO (Data & AI Architecture)
Builds
Production data lakehouse, batch/streaming pipelines, and agentic AI solutions on Databricks for enterprise clients.
Domain
Data Engineering, AI/ML, Cloud Architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP)
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Databricks platform expertise, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Python, SQL, Cloud Architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP), AI/Agentic AI design, Data Pipeline Orchestration, Enterprise Data Governance, Technical Pre-sales, Client Executive Engagement, Solution Architecture
Preferred skills
Databricks professional certifications, Enterprise data sharing/federation, Databricks partner program experience, Technical community building
Technologies
Databricks, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Python, SQL, AWS, Azure, GCP, MLflow, MCP
Responsibilities
Shape Databricks opportunities and solution architectures; Guide critical architecture decisions and validate solutions against enterprise scale; Mentor architects and engineers; Advise client C-level executives on data and AI strategy; Represent Blend in client workshops and industry events.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with executive advisory scope