Databricks

Lead Engagement Manager, FDE - Communications, Media, Entertainment & Gaming

Databricks πŸ“ Dallas, USA πŸ”€ Hybrid Posted Aug 4, 2026 via Databricks careers
full-time πŸ“‚ Media & Communications πŸ”€ Hybrid 🏭 Technology

✨ Job Highlights

  • β˜…Pay: $178,800 to $245,850 a year
  • β˜…Hybrid: Dallas
  • β˜…Full-time role in media & communications
  • β˜…Experience asked for: 10+ years
  • β˜…Apply directly on Databricks's careers site
  • β˜…Posted August 4, 2026

Full Job Description

Lead Engagement Manager, FDE - Communications, Media, Entertainment & Gaming job at Databricks in Dallas

Databricks has an opening for a Lead Engagement Manager, FDE - Communications, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, based in Dallas. It is a hybrid full-time role, so plan on splitting your week between home and the office. Pay for this role is set at $178,800 to $245,850 a year, according to the posting.

Databricks describes the job as follows.

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The Lead Engagement Manager delivers measurable impact for our Communications, Media, Entertainment, & Gaming (CMEG) customers as well as at the Business Unit (BU) or Regional team level in the Forward Deployed Engineering organization. You will own and independently scope multi-quarter, highly complex initiatives to solve problems with no clear precedent, operating with high autonomy in high-stakes environments.

The impact you will have

  • Regional Impact: Drive excellence at the BU/Region level, contributing to team-level booking targets and consumption goals.
  • Complex Problem Solving: Navigate complex regional, regulatory, or market-specific complexities across multiple countries.
  • Mentorship: Coach and support junior Engagement Managers, acting as a go-to resource for peers on complex projects.
  • Sales Strategy: Shape account strategy to align with client goals and lead the sales of complex Professional Services & Training (PS&T) offerings.
  • Strategic Relationships: Establish and maintain strategic relationships with senior customer stakeholders across multiple engagements.
  • What we look for

  • 10+ years of leadership experience in Professional Services.
  • Expert-level understanding of PS&T offerings and the ability to customize solutions for complex environments.
  • Proficient thought leadership, increasingly viewed as an external expert in the industry.
  • Participate in the hiring process to attract top-tier talent.
  • Expertise in Databricks architecture, ecosystem, and strategic account planning.
  • Ability to travel up to 25-50% as required.
  • 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 $178,800 to $245,850 USD Zone 2 Pay Range $161,000 to $221,300 USD Zone 3 Pay Range $152,000 to $209,000 USD Zone 4 Pay Range $143,000 to $196,700 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, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow Databricks on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram.

    Benefits

    At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here.

    Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

    At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

    Compliance

    If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.

    Questions about this job

    What is the salary for the Lead Engagement Manager, FDE - Communications, Media, Entertainment & Gaming role at Databricks?

    Databricks advertises $178,800 to $245,850 a year for this role.

    Is the Lead Engagement Manager, FDE - Communications, Media, Entertainment & Gaming position remote?

    It is hybrid. You would work partly from home and partly from the office in Dallas.

    What experience do I need for this Lead Engagement Manager, FDE - Communications, Media, Entertainment & Gaming job?

    The posting mentions at least 10 years of relevant experience. Read the full description above for the complete list.

    How do I apply for the Lead Engagement Manager, FDE - Communications, Media, Entertainment & Gaming job?

    Use the apply button on this page. It takes you to Databricks's own application form, so your CV goes directly to their hiring team.

    When was this job posted?

    Databricks published the role on August 4, 2026. We check the employer's job board every day and take this page down when the role closes, so if you can read it, the job was still listed at our last check.

    Source: Databricks careers page (databricks.com). Applications go straight to the employer. We check the listing daily and remove it once it closes.

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    🏒 Company Databricks
    πŸ“ Location Dallas, USA
    πŸ’Ό Job Type full-time
    🌐 Work Mode πŸ”€ Hybrid
    🏭 Industry Technology
    πŸ—“ Posted Date Aug 4, 2026
    πŸ”— Via Databricks careers
    🎯 Experience 10+ years
    πŸ“… Deadline Oct 27, 2026

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