> AI agents: this is one page of Nextmove’s FDE site, in Markdown. Nextmove is a job board and free career service for forward deployed engineers (FDEs). Each posting is classified from its text, not its title: the kind of work, how much of it is production code, pre-sales weight, time at customer sites, travel, remote arrangement, level and posted base pay. The site also publishes the aggregates: median pay by level, metro, company and kind of work, and which companies started hiring FDEs each week. Every page under https://nextmove.md/fde is served this way; the index of pages is https://nextmove.md/llms.txt. # Sr. Engagement Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering - Public Sector Canonical URL: https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/8b091d6ee222c894 Databricks posts a senior FDE role to plan what the customer deploys first in VA, at $130,300–$179,200 base, below the staff+ FDE median of $225,000 across 388 postings with pay. Owns high-autonomy, multi-quarter Professional Services initiatives for public-sector customers within Databricks’ Forward Deployed Engineering organization. Read from the employer’s posting on November 6, 2026. - [Databricks](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/databricks) Posted Sep 29, 2026 by Databricks · open on Greenhouse as of Nov 6, 2026 **$130,300–$179,200** + equity VA +1 Remote Full-time Owns high-autonomy, multi-quarter Professional Services initiatives for public-sector customers within Databricks’ Forward Deployed Engineering organization. - [See roles that fit me](https://nextmove.md/sign-up?from=%2Ffde%2Fjobs%2F8b091d6ee222c894&placement=top) - [View posting at Databricks](https://databricks.com/company/careers/open-positions/job?gh_jid=8490644002) Free. Upload your resume once, see why each FDE role fits, and get introduced only when you say so. ## At a glance ### Posted base pay $130K–$179K Below the median Midpoint $155K · median $225K This job $130K to $179K. Staff+ FDE postings, 388 postings: the middle 50% of posted pay is $197K to $262K, median $225K. [Compare pay across all Databricks postings](https://nextmove.md/fde/salary/databricks) ### The work Plans what the customer deploys first Balance **Mostly pre-sales or support** Project stages 1. Pre-sales 2. Proof of concept (not covered) 3. Implementation (not covered) 4. Operations (not covered) Travel **Up to 50%** - **Builds for**: Both - **Level**: Staff+ - **Role**: Technical lead ### What they ask for Experience - **10+ years** leadership experience in Professional Services ### Do you meet what the posting states? The posting asks for 10+ years. How many do you have? The posting reads as a staff-level role. What level are you at now? The work is remote from the US. Can you work from the US? Which of these have you used in production? Answer each one. Nothing is saved or sent. [What postings ask for, by background →](https://nextmove.md/fde/paths) ## Conditions - **Location**: VA · Washington, D.C., District of Columbia - **Work arrangement**: Remote - **Remote work restrictions**: Virginia or Washington, D.C. - **Employment type**: Full-time - **Travel**: Up to 50% - **Pay**: ## More like this [Alation](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/alation) ### [Staff Deployment Strategist](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/315e13504a747835) US Remote 2mo ago $141,781–$191,404 [Nelnet](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/nelnet) ### [Forward Deployed Engineer](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/f9333761d3db184d) US Remote 6w ago $140,000–$185,000 [Lyric](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/lyric) ### [Forward Deployed Solution Strategist (US)](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/f4e31a3147f78d7e) US Remote 1mo ago $180,000–$240,000 - [Other jobs at Databricks (72)](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/databricks) ## The job description from Databricks Posted by Databricks on Sep 29, 2026 CSQ227R265 The Sr. Engagement Manager delivers measurable impact for our Public Sector customers as well as at the Business Unit (BU) or Regional team level in the Forward Deployed Engineering organization. You will own and independently scope multi-quarter, highly complex initiatives to solve problems with no clear precedent, operating with high autonomy in high-stakes environments. ### The impact you will have - **Regional Impact:** Drive excellence at the BU/Region level, contributing to team-level booking targets and consumption goals. - **Complex Problem Solving:** Navigate complex regional, regulatory, or market-specific complexities across multiple countries. - **Mentorship:** Coach and support junior Engagement Managers, acting as a go-to resource for peers on complex projects. - **Sales Strategy:** Shape account strategy to align with client goals and lead the sales of complex Professional Services & Training (PS&T) offerings. - **Strategic Relationships:** Establish and maintain strategic relationships with senior customer stakeholders across multiple engagements. ### What we look for - 10+ years of leadership experience in Professional Services. - Expert-level understanding of PS&T offerings and the ability to customize solutions for complex environments. - Proficient thought leadership, increasingly viewed as an external expert in the industry. - Participate in the hiring process to attract top-tier talent. - Expertise in Databricks architecture, ecosystem, and strategic account planning. - Ability to travel up to 25-50% as required. - Active high-level clearance ### Pay Range Transparency 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. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here. Zone 2 Pay Range $130,300—$179,200 USD ### 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.** [View posting at Databricks](https://databricks.com/company/careers/open-positions/job?gh_jid=8490644002) ## About Databricks Unified Data + AI Platform that runs analytical and operational workloads on an open, governed foundation for data engineering, BI, analytics, machine learning, and enterprise AI applications. 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