Databricks
Solutions Architect - Communications, Media, Entertainment and Games
Remote - Pennsylvania · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$180k-$248kDetected 5 days ago
PythonSQLSnowflakeDatabricksAWSGCPAzureMachine LearningData EngineeringUnityCommunication
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odds of building a lasting career here
64Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role100
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70
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.
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Green-card filing pattern in this occupation
Context, not a finding about this posting: of this employer's 72 green-card filings in this occupation, 99% were for a worker who already held the job.
Green-card intent detected
Databricks, Inc. obtained a prevailing wage determination for Sales Engineers in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA on 2026-06-15. No matching green-card filing appears in our data yet. The determination expires in 5 days (2026-09-12), and a green-card filing must follow before then or the employer starts over.+2 more active determinations on file
Green-card follow-through: 52%
Of 52 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 25 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 482 days.99% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.
Files H-1B transfers
163 transfer filings in the last year, covering 1450 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 7 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.
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About the role
- The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected base 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 anticipated 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 base 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
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