Databricks
Solutions Architect - Communications, Media, Entertainment and Games
Remote - New York · Senior
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odds of building a lasting career here
Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$13,461 more — $193,461 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $193,461 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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Green-card follow-through: 52%
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About the role
- The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles.
- For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.
Requirements
- 6+ years in solutions architecture, data engineering, technical pre-sales, or a senior hands-on technical role
- Strong coding proficiency in Python and SQL - you must demonstrate live coding, debugging, and solution-building skills
- Proficient on the Databricks Platform (or demonstrated ability to achieve proficiency rapidly) with a developing technical specialization in one area (e.g., real-time/streaming, ML/AI, data governance, migrations)
- Experience with production deployments on public cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including infrastructure, security, and governance considerations
- Track record of driving platform adoption and consumption growth within accounts
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a quantitative discipline (or equivalent experience)
Nice to have
- Databricks certifications (Data Engineer, ML, Platform)
- Experience with competitive platforms (Snowflake, AWS native services, Azure Synapse) - understanding the landscape you'll position against
- Background in a data/AI company or cloud provider
- Presentation → Reference Check
- Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
- Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range.
- About Databricks
- Databricks is the Data and AI company.
Compensation
- Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
- The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles.
- Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location.
- The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above.
- Zone 1 Pay Range
- $180,000 - $247,500 USD
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.
Company info
- You combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to position Databricks as the foundation of your customers' data and AI strategy.
- Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel.
- At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel.
Equal opportunity
- Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
This listing is sourced directly from Databricks's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.