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Solutions Architect - Manufacturing
Databricks · 🇺🇸 Remote - Illinois; Remote - Michigan; Remote - New York
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 445 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 78 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Databricks paid sponsored hires in similar roles4 certified filings for “Delivery Solutions Architect” (Sales Engineers) in IL: $126k–$144k, median $135k. Most were filed at wage level III (50%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 445 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 78 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
FEQ427R286 We are looking for experienced pre-sales professionals with a proven track record of helping large enterprises become more data-driven. Working with the Enterprise Account Executive (AE), the Solutions Architect defines and directs the technical strategy for our largest and important accounts, leading to more widespread use of our products and wider and deeper adoption of ML & AI. You will lean upon your solid background in value selling, technical account management, and technical leadership to maximize success in these accounts. Your work with customers will include partnering with hands-on resources. You will build proofs-of-concept and demonstrate Databricks' products, and you need to be technical and understand the relevance and application of ML & AI across a range of use cases important to the target accounts in various verticals. You will be a technical partner to our customers, working alongside hands-on resources to build proofs of concept and showcase Databricks products. A deep understanding of ML & AI's relevance and application across a variety of crucial use cases for target accounts in different verticals is essential for this role. Outcomes • You work with multiple clients as the main technical voice for Databricks. • You lead your customers on a transformational journey, helping them to evaluate and adopt Databricks as part of their strategy • You implement the technical strategy in the accounts with a clear understanding of this strategy and its business value. • You build a movement of technical champions within the account. • You align technical strategies around Databricks solutions. • You provide structured mentorship for other team members. • Gain your peers' respect through your experience, insight, and contributions. Competencies: • Experience in establishing virtual teams and leading them to ultimate success within the account. • Experience working with very large (> $1m ARR), global accounts. • Experience building relationships with executives and influencers, both internally and with customers. • Present a convincing point of view to important decision-makers that leads them down a path of success. • Technical experience in data engineering, cloud data warehousing, and/or data science • An ability in data-driven business transformation and driving change with data. • Production programming expertise in Python, R, Scala, or Java • Experience practicing live/vibe coding sessions with stakeholders • Nice to have: Databricks Certifications Pay Range Transparency Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected base salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipated utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here . Zone 1 Pay Range $180,000 — $247,500 USD Zone 2 Pay Range $180,000 — $247,500 USD Zone 3 Pay Range $180,000 — $247,500 USD Zone 4 Pay Range $180,000 — $247,500 USD 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,