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Sr. Manager, Compensation Analytics & Intelligence
Databricks · 🇺🇸 United States
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 roles5 certified filings for “Sr. Technical Program Manager” (Computer and Information Systems Managers) in WA: $154k–$242k, median $198k. Most were filed at wage level I (40%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% 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
(GAQ327R301) Databricks is shaping the future of data and AI, and building world-class engineering teams requires world-class talent strategy. This role serves as the central driver for compensation intelligence and analytics, empowering faster, highly informed, and consistent organizational decision-making through data-driven insights. Reporting directly to the VP of Total Rewards, this is a strategic builder’s role tailored for an expert operating at the intersection of compensation, advanced analytics, data engineering, and business strategy. Scope of the Role • AI & Data Strategy Lead (60%) — Serve as the lead subject matter expert on AI and data strategy within the Compensation function. Collaborate closely with People Intelligence and IT teams to design, architect, test, and deploy automated workflows and AI-driven solutions across core compensation processes. • Enterprise Program Analytics (30%) — Lead company-wide compensation analytics, overseeing total compensation budget forecasting and providing the analytical framework supporting major executive program decisions. • Market Intelligence & Executive Reporting (10%) — Monitor, evaluate, and report on market dynamics across cash, equity, and total rewards programs through Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and executive summaries. What You'll Bring Analytics • Data Fluency & System Architecture — Core competency in transforming complex, unstructured datasets into actionable business insights, predictive tooling, and strategic recommendations. Capability to synthesize numbers into cohesive narratives and build scalable systems designed to anticipate future business needs. • Technical & Platform Expertise — Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel. Strong working knowledge of SQL and hands-on experience with business intelligence platforms (e.g., Databricks) is highly preferred. Proficiency in Python and practical application of AI in compensation analytics are significant advantages. • AI Leadership & Data Governance — Demonstrated commitment to leveraging AI to responsibly enhance compensation processes, combined with a strict adherence to data privacy, confidentiality, governance, and compliance protocols. Compensation • Core Compensation Mastery — Deep expertise in job architecture, compensation structures, market benchmarking, merit and equity review cycles, offer structuring, and financial modeling. • Business Acumen & Strategic Partnership — Proven ability to translate business requirements into pragmatic compensation strategies. History of partnering effectively with Finance and senior leadership, navigating complex stakeholders, and guiding high-stakes decisions with sound judgment and data-backed recommendations. 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 $217,800 — $299,550 USD Zone 2 Pay Range $196,100 — $269,600 USD Zone 3 Pay Range $185,200 — $254,650 USD Zone 4 Pay Range $174,200 — $239,600 USD About Databricks Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than