Head of AI FDE (Forward Deployed Engineering) - APJ

Databricks

📍 Australia, New South Wales, Australia

Full-time Computer Occupations Posted March 01, 2026

Job Description

CSQ326R212

The AI Forward Deployed Engineering (AI FDE) team is a highly specialized customer-facing AI team at Databricks. We deliver professional services (PS) engagements to help our customers build and productionize first of its kind AI applications with a focus on GenAI. We work cross-functionally to shape long-term strategic priorities and initiatives alongside AI/ML Product, Research, and Engineering.


We are looking for a world-class leader to lead and grow our APJ AI Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) team. In this role, you will lead customers on their AI/ML transformation with Databricks, push the boundaries of our product, recruit and develop top data scientists/machine learning engineers, and manage a portfolio of key APJ accounts. You will report directly to the APJ Professional Services Leader and dotted line to our AI FDE Global Leader. The ideal candidate would be willing to relocate to Singapore or willing to travel extensively (once a month) to othe...