# Senior Solutions Architect - Automotive

**Company:** [Databricks](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/databricks)
**Location:** Munich, Germany
**Role:** Solutions Architecture
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Python, SQL, Spark, Pyspark, Distributed Systems, Real-Time Systems, Lakehouse, Data Governance, Cloud-Native Platforms, Databricks, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Data Architecture, Data Migrations, Competitive Strategy
**Posted:** 2026-09-01

> Senior solutions architect leading complex enterprise data and AI engagements, platform adoption, and executive relationships in the automotive sector. Requires 8+ years of experience, expert Python/SQL and Databricks knowledge, deep data architecture expertise, and strong technical pre-sales leadership.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Drive technical and consumption strategy for complex customer engagements, influencing platform adoption and revenue growth.
- Own senior-level technical relationships and advise enterprise customers on data and AI strategy.
- Lead complex architecture engagements involving multi-workload platforms, enterprise migrations, real-time systems, and AI/ML at scale.
- Serve as an expert on the Databricks Platform and mentor others across the team and region.
- Develop competitive strategies and position Databricks against incumbent and emerging platforms.
- Orchestrate cross-functional teams, including DSAs, SSAs, partners, and product teams, to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.
- Coach and develop junior solutions architects on technical depth, customer engagement, and use-case prioritization.
- Contribute to field-engineering thought leadership through customer-facing content, workshops, and community engagement.

## Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in solutions architecture, principal engineering, technical pre-sales leadership, or a senior customer-facing technical role.
- Expert-level coding proficiency in Python and SQL; Spark/PySpark is preferred. A live coding assessment and platform build are part of the interview process.
- Deep expertise in enterprise data architecture, distributed systems at scale, streaming and real-time systems, lakehouse design patterns, data governance frameworks, and cloud-native platforms.
- Expert-level Databricks Platform knowledge, or equivalent depth in competing platforms with demonstrated ability to learn quickly.
- Recognized technical specialization in areas such as real-time architectures, ML/AI platforms, data governance, large-scale migrations, or industry-specific solutions.
- Experience driving consumption growth and platform adoption in large accounts.
- Executive presence and ability to influence Directors, VPs, and C-level stakeholders on long-term data and AI strategy.
- Experience leading competitive displacements and complex enterprise evaluations.
- Strong strategic thinking, connecting technical architecture decisions to business outcomes and revenue impact.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a quantitative discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to travel weekly.

## Nice to Have
- Professional proficiency in English and German.
- Automotive industry expertise with executive-level domain credibility.
- Databricks certifications.
- Experience at Databricks, Snowflake, AWS, Google, Microsoft, or another top-tier data and AI company.
- Published thought leadership, including blogs, conference talks, or open-source contributions.

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