Partner Engineer, Azure

About the Role

We're seeking a Partner Engineer to own the technical relationship between Databricks Product/Engineering and Microsoft Azure. You will be the primary technical liaison managing the cross product roadmap, driving engineering integrations, and ensuring Databricks products work seamlessly within the Azure ecosystem. You will work directly with Azure Partner SAs, Product Managers, and engineering teams to align roadmaps, identify integration gaps, and accelerate feature delivery.

This role reports to the Director of Partner Engineering and works closely with Databricks Product Management, Engineering, and Field teams.

• Own the Databricks-Azure product-to-cloud technical roadmap, serving as the primary interface between Databricks Product Management and Azure partner teams to ensure alignment on features, integrations, and co‑innovation priorities.
• Track and drive resolution of cross‑company dependencies and blockers, manage joint milestone timing with Azure teams, and own the coordination rhythms (recurring syncs, escalation paths) that keep both sides aligned through delivery.
• Drive engineering integration work between Databricks and Azure product teams coordinating cross‑company technical initiatives from scoping through delivery.
• Create and maintain technical architecture artifacts showing “better together” integration patterns, holistic architecture diagrams, and reference implementations for Azure + Databricks solutions.
• Enable field teams with technical guidance on Azure‑Databricks integration patterns, working with Solution Architects and Customer Success to accelerate Azure customer wins.

• 10+ years of experience in cloud solution architecture, partner engineering, or technical program management roles, with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure services and architecture patterns.
• Proven experience managing strategic technical partnerships at VP/C‑level, with ability to navigate complex multi‑company engineering initiatives and drive consensus across organizations.
• Hands‑on technical skills with ability to prototype integrations, debug complex issues, and validate technical feasibility of proposed solutions. Experience with Python, SQL, infrastructure‑as‑code, and API integration patterns.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high‑stakes partner relationships where strategic interests diverge, including setting boundaries and managing expectations while preserving long‑term partnership health.
• Deep knowledge of Databricks platform and Microsoft data/AI ecosystem.
• Excellent communication and influence skills, with ability to translate technical requirements between Product Management, Engineering, and external partner teams.

• Prior experience in Partner Solutions Architect or Alliance Engineering roles at cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) or major ISVs.
• Background working at or with Microsoft – understanding of Microsoft field organization, partner program structure, and decision‑making processes.
• History of driving product‑to‑product integrations between major platforms.
• Familiarity with modern development workflows and AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code, Codex).

Zone 1 Pay Range: $150,200—$206,450 USD

Zone 2 Pay Range: $150,200—$206,450 USD

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.

At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees.

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.

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