Solutions Engineer

Databricks · Sao Paulo, Brazil

What this role involves

A field-based solutions engineer who builds prototypes and demos to help customers adopt Databricks' data platform, working closely with account executives in an assigned territory. Balances hands-on coding (Python, SQL, Spark) with customer relationship-building and thought leadership through workshops and reference architectures. Entry-level positioning with structured onboarding suggests a junior role designed to develop technical depth and customer-facing skills simultaneously.

Role DNA

45% hands-on building55% customer-facing

An even mix of hands-on building and customer-facing work. Derived from how this posting weighs coding against customer work, the same measure behind the listing filters.

How this pays

This posting doesn’t publish pay. For comparison, here is what employers advertise for Entry Solutions / Sales Engineer roles.

Market median$107K
Middle half$87K–$122K

From 6 published salary ranges, one per employer, annualized in US dollars. Full Solutions / Sales Engineer salary data.

Skills & stack

PythonSQLJava or ScalaBig Data technologiesCustomer communicationPrototypingTechnical problem-solvingDatabricksApache SparkHadoopKafkaPythonSQLJavaScala

Role description

P-1623 Specifically targeting candidates based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.  At Databricks, our core values drive everything we do; a culture of proactiveness and a customer-first mindset fuels our mission to create a unified platform that makes data science and analytics accessible to all. This role is part of our programmatic effort to develop promising field engineers—offering a launchpad for the next generation of data leaders. We aim to build leaders who will empower our customers to make informed decisions that propel their businesses forward. With our Data Intelligence Platform, we make it easy to turn insights into action while encouraging creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement. You’ll play a key role in this mission, building upon your emerging technical skills in the area of solutions engineering, learn how to apply them in the Databricks platform and show customers how to tackle real-world data challenges.  Not just telling them what's possible, but building working prototypes and demos that prove it. You’ll join a collaborative, customer-obsessed team that thrives on innovation to help customers reach their goals. Come help us change how the world works with data—and shape your future while you're at it! This will be an in-office role and candidates must be based in Sao Paulo.  Recent graduate?: We’d love for you to explore our current internship openings on our careers page and submit your application for our roles designed for new college graduates. More About Databricks YouTube The impact you will have: Form successful relationships with customers throughout your assigned territory, providing technical and business value to Databricks customers in collaboration with Account Executives. Operate as an expert in big data analytics to excite customers about Databricks. You will develop into a ‘champion’ and trusted advisor on multiple areas of architecture, design, and implementation, leading to the successful adoption of the Databricks platform. Adopt a builder-first approach: move quickly from customer problem to working prototype by writing code, building demos, and creating reusable assets that accelerate customer outcomes. Use AI tools to increase your productivity and drive innovation. Scale best practices in your field and support customers by authoring reference architectures, how-tos, demo applications, and help build the Databricks community in your region by leading workshops, seminars, and meet-ups. Grow your knowledge and expertise to the level of a technical and/or industry specialist. What we look for: The ideal candidate has 1+ years of technical experience in a customer-facing role. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience through work experience. Demonstrates a builder mindset: preference for hands-on prototyping and learning-by-doing, with comfort using AI-assisted development tools to move faster Hands-on experience with Python, Java, or Scala, and proficiency in SQL Experience with Big Data technologies (Ex: Spark, Hadoop, Kafka) and architectures is a plus Aptitude to interact with customers confidently and professionally Can meet expectations for technical training and role-specific outcomes within 6 months of hire 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. Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.

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