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Senior Technical Solutions Engineer - Platform (Greater China Region)

SingaporeOnsiteFull TimeSeniorPosted 2 months ago

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Role summary

Databricks is seeking a Senior Technical Solutions Engineer for the Greater China Region, based in Singapore. This role involves providing expert technical support for the Databricks unified analytics platform, assisting customers with complex architectural scenarios and Big Data ecosystem challenges. The engineer will troubleshoot issues, offer best practices, and guide customers to achieve their strategic goals using Databricks products. Key responsibilities include resolving customer issues, supporting third-party integrations, collaborating with engineering teams, and contributing to documentation. The role requires 4+ years of experience in Python/Java/Scala application development, strong SQL and Linux/Unix administration skills, hands-on cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and familiarity with distributed Big Data environments. Proficiency in Mandarin and English is essential for client communication.

Req: CSQ127R173Location: Singapore

As a Senior Technical Solutions Engineer, you will provide technical support for Databricks Platform related issues and resolve any challenges involving the Databricks unified analytics platform. You will assist customers in their Databricks journey and provide them with the guidance and knowledge that they need to accomplish value and achieve their strategic goals using our products. They will look to you for answers to everything from basic technical questions to complex architectural scenarios spanning across the entire Big Data ecosystem. You will report to the Senior Manager of Technical Solutions.

The Impact You Will Have

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex customer issues related to Databricks platform
  • Provide best practices support for custom-built solutions developed by Databricks customers
  • Deliver suggestions for improving performance in customer-specific environments
  • Assist with issues around third-party integrations with Databricks environment
  • Demonstrate and coordinate with engineering and escalation teams to achieve resolution of customer issues and requests
  • Participate in the creation and maintenance of company documentation and knowledge articles
  • Be a true proponent of customer advocacy
  • Strengthen your AWS/Azure and Databricks platform expertise through learning and internal training programs
  • Participate in weekend and weekday on call rotation
  • What We Look For

  • 4+ years experience designing, building, testing, and maintaining Python/Java/Scala based applications. Expert level knowledge in python is desired .
  • Strong experience with SQL-based database is required.
  • Linux/Unix administration skills.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure or GCP.
  • Experience with "Distributed Big Data Computing" environment.
  • Technical degree or the equivalent experience.
  • Proficiency in Mandarin and English is a must as this role serves clients based in the Greater China Region and involves direct customer communications in Mandarin.
  • About Databricks

    Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.BenefitsAt 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, please visit https://www.mybenefitsnow.com/databricks.

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