Forward Deployed Engineering Manager
Databricks · London, United Kingdom
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Listed as Databricks UK Limited. London · Skilled Worker route · A rating. Snapshot 27 Oct 2026.
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Req ID: CSQ128R179 Location: London, United Kingdom - Hybrid Recruiter: Dina Hussain Role Overview As a Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) Manager, you will lead a high-performing delivery team of 8+ Individual Contributors (ICs) to build and productionize solutions for customers' data and AI challenges using the Databricks platform.
You are responsible for ensuring high-quality technical execution, driving professional services business outcomes, and nurturing elite engineering talent while remaining close to the technology and execution. Scope of Impact & Leveling Criteria • Oversees successful delivery at the delivery team and account level, driving Professional Services (PS) business outcomes through high-quality execution.
Impact is measured by key metrics including Bookings, Revenue, Margin, CSAT, and Direct Consumption / Delta Cloud Consumption (DBUs). • Typically manages an elite engineering team of 8+ Individual Contributors. Handles delivery across direct accounts and navigates technical and scoping alignment with Engagement Managers and client stakeholders. • Focuses internally on building team capabilities and externally on account execution. Mandates high standards for Greenhouse scorecards and interview calibrations, ensuring clear pass/fail hiring signals. Key Responsibilities & Core Behaviors • Connect your team’s day-to-day work to real customer outcomes and business impact.
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