Databricks

Forward Deployed Engineer

This posting has since been taken down. We keep it because a closed requisition still proves Databricks created and funded this role — it is not a sign the company stopped hiring for it.

Employer: Databricks
Location: London, United Kingdom
Seniority: Not stated
Experience asked for: Not stated
Pay band: Not disclosed
Team: Forward Deployed Engineer

When we saw it

Posted 2026-03-31 — the date the employer published it
First seen 2026-06-15 — the first scan of ours that found it
Last seen open 2026-06-15
Gone by 2026-07-21 — the first scan that no longer found it
Archived 2026-06-15 — when we saved this copy

Found via Databricks Careers.

From the posting

Req ID: CSQ327R44 Location: Hybrid – London As a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) you will work with customers to build and productionize solutions to their data & AI challenges using the Databricks platform. You will own the architecture, lead design decisions, and implement end-to-end systems spanning data engineering, AI, and application development. We work cross-functionally to shape long-term strategic priorities and initiatives alongside engineering, product, and developer relations. FDEs deliver with customer empathy, integrating with client systems, training, and other technical needs to help customers get most value out of their data. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role for builders who thrive at the intersection of technology and business impact. …

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What this tells you about the FDE role

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When we saw it

From the posting

What this tells you about the FDE role

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