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Forward Deployed Engineering Manager

Databricks·London, United Kingdom·Posted 26 October 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…

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