--- title: 'Partner Solutions Architect at Databricks' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/partner-solutions-architect-databricks-tokyo-7yyj1z1hppee' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-12' --- # Partner Solutions Architect at Databricks - **Company:** Databricks - **Location:** Tokyo, Japan - **Posted:** 2026-09-07 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12 - **Apply:** https://databricks.com/company/careers/open-positions/job?gh_jid=8785221002 ## Job description Req #: P-1372 Location: Tokyo, Japan As a Partner Solutions Architect you will work with Databricks' Consulting and System Integrator (C&SI) partners, teammates, and with the technical and sales team members who work directly with our customers. You will develop 'technical champions' within our top C&SI Partners, providing enablement on technical matters related to the Databricks product. Working with our partners, you will help our customers to achieve tangible data-driven outcomes through the use of our Databricks Data + AI Platform, helping data teams complete projects and integrate our platform into their enterprise Ecosystem. As a member of our team, you will exercise and develop expertise in those areas, using open-source projects such as Apache Spark™, MLflow, and Delta Lake; and major public cloud infrastructure and services. the product. You will use this expertise to become a trusted advisor to C&SI partners. You will report to the AVP, FDE. The impact you will have: - Provide partners with the level of enablement they need to assist their clients in evaluating and adopting Databricks including hands-on Apache Spark™ programming and integration with the wider cloud ecosystem - Engage with the partner technical community by leading workshops, seminars, and meet-ups - You will be a Big Data Analytics expert on aspects of architecture and design and will share this with our partner network - Show expertise by producing creative technical solutions and blog post What we look for: - 5+ years of pre-sales or post-sales experience working with external clients or partners across a variety of industry markets - Understanding of customer-facing pre-sales or consulting role with a core strength in either data engineering or data science - Experience demonstrating technical concepts, including presenting and whiteboarding - Experience designing and implementing architectures within public clouds (AWS, Azure or GCP) - Coding experience in SQL / Python / Scala / Java - Expertise in at least one of the following: - Data Engineering technologies (Ex: Apache Spark™, Hadoop, Kafka) - Data Warehousing (Ex: SQL, OLTP/OLAP/DSS) - Data Science and Machine Learning technologies (Ex: pandas, scikit-learn, HPO) - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience through work experience - Full professional proficiency in Japanese is mandatory; business-level English proficiency is preferred. ## 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](https://www.linkedin.com/company/databricks), [X](https://x.com/databricks), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@Databricks), and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/databricksinc/?hl=en). ## 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](https://docs.google.com/document/d/154un3e8Xav4BceOSlcYFZRGEuQI54xMxVydRwQn54eQ/edit?usp=sharing). 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. ## About Databricks ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Databricks provides a unified data and AI platform built on an open lakehouse architecture, enabling organizations to manage data, analytics, and AI at scale. - **Entity Type**: Private (late-stage, last reported valuation ~$43B in 2021, but current valuation not publicly disclosed) - **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, USA - **Founded**: 2013 - **Founders**: Original creators of Apache Spark™, Delta Lake, MLflow, and Unity Catalog (co-founders include Ali Ghodsi, Matei Zaharia, Ion Stoica, Patrick Wendell, Reynold Xin, among others) ## Core Business - Primary industry: Data & AI Platform / Enterprise Software - Target customers: B2B – Enterprise, SMB, and government organizations; over 20,000 customers worldwide, including 70% of the Fortune 500 - Mission: “Simplify and democratize data and AI, helping data and AI teams solve the world’s toughest problems.” [databricks.com](https://www.databricks.com/company/about-us) ## Products & Services - **Databricks Data Intelligence Platform**: Unified platform for data engineering, data warehousing, data science, machine learning, and AI. It integrates open-source technologies like Apache Spark, Delta Lake, MLflow, and Unity Catalog. - **Lakebase**: Serverless Postgres database integrated with the lakehouse, built for the AI era. - **Genie**: AI-powered natural language assistant for data insights and querying. - **Agent Bricks**: Tools for building AI agents that continuously improve quality and accuracy on an organization’s data. - **Additional offerings**: Data warehousing, business intelligence, governance, data engineering, and AI/ML services. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company; last reported valuation of $43B in 2021 from a Series I round, but no recent official disclosure) - **Key Metric**: Over 10,000 employees; 20,000+ customers; 70% of Fortune 500; 1,200+ global partners [databricks.com](https://www.databricks.com/) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not explicitly listed in search results, but known investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Tiger Global, Microsoft, and others. Partners include major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and consulting firms. - **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 10,000+ employees; offices in 30+ locations across 20+ countries; 5x Leader in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Reports; LinkedIn job postings growing 26.7% year-over-year (783 active positions) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/databricks) ## Competitive Advantages - **Open lakehouse architecture**: Combines data lake and data warehouse capabilities with open-source standards, avoiding vendor lock-in. - **Founding team behind Apache Spark, Delta Lake, MLflow**: Deep technical credibility and active open-source community. - **Unified platform**: Single solution for data engineering, analytics, and AI, reducing complexity for enterprises. - **Strong data governance**: Unity Catalog provides centralized access control and lineage. - **AI-native**: Built-in AI capabilities (Genie, Agent Bricks) that leverage an organization’s own data. ## Strategic Focus - Expanding AI capabilities with natural language interfaces and autonomous agents. - Deepening integrations with cloud providers and open-source ecosystems. - Scaling enterprise sales and global footprint (30+ offices, focus on EMEA and APAC). - Cultivating a developer and data science community through university programs and open-source contributions. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as “innovators, builders and truthseekers” with a focus on solving hard technical problems. Emphasizes inclusion, diversity, and equity, including closing the pay gap and removing unconscious bias from recruitment. [databricks.com](https://www.databricks.com/company/careers) - **Work Environment**: Hybrid/flexible work model; benefits and perks include health, well-being, and flexible ways of working. Offices in major cities globally. - **Engineering Culture**: Strong emphasis on open-source, AI, and data infrastructure. Opportunities for interns and new grads to contribute to core platform. Hackathons, board game nights, and social events. - **Growth**: Fast-growing company (10,000+ employees, 20,000+ customers) with ambitious scaling plans, offering career advancement in engineering, sales, product, and more. ## Sources 1. [Databricks About Us](https://www.databricks.com/company/about-us) 2. [Databricks Careers](https://www.databricks.com/company/careers) 3. [Databricks Homepage](https://www.databricks.com/) 4. 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