About this role
Job title: Staff 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 our cross product roadmap, driving engineering integrations, and ensuring Databricks products work seamlessly within the Azure ecosystem. This role collaborates with Azure Partner SAs, Product Managers, and engineering teams to align roadmaps and accelerate feature delivery.
What You'll Do
- Own the Databricks-Azure product-to-cloud technical roadmap and coordinate with Azure partner teams to align features and co-innovation priorities.
- Track dependencies, blockers, and joint milestones; manage coordination rhythms and escalation paths.
- Drive engineering integration work between Databricks and Azure product teams from scoping to delivery; create technical architecture artifacts and reference implementations.
- Enable field teams with technical guidance on Azure-Databricks integration patterns; accelerate Azure customer wins.
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of experience in cloud solution architecture, partner engineering, or technical program management with deep Azure expertise.
- Proven experience managing strategic technical partnerships at VP/C-level; ability to navigate multi-company initiatives and drive consensus.
- Hands-on skills to prototype integrations, debug issues, and validate feasibility; experience with Python, SQL, IaC, and API integration.
- Excellent communication and ability to translate technical requirements between Product Management, Engineering, and external partners.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience in Partner Solutions Architect or Alliance Engineering roles at AWS/Azure/GCP or major ISVs.
- Background working at or with Microsoft, understanding field organization, partner programs, and decision-making.
- History of driving product-to-product integrations; familiarity with modern development workflows and AI-assisted tools.
Compensation & Benefits
- Zone 1 Pay Range $150,200—$206,450 USD; Zone 2 Pay Range $150,200—$206,450 USD. The total compensation may include annual performance bonus, equity, and benefits. Salary is yearly.