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Full-Time

Sr. Technical Program Manager

Release Management

Updated on 9/7/2024

Databricks

Databricks

5,001-10,000 employees

Unified data, analytics, and AI platform

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$123.2k - $218kAnnually

+ Annual Performance Bonus + Equity

Senior, Expert

Mountain View, CA, USA

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Required Skills
SQL
JIRA
Requirements
  • 5+ years of technical program/project/relationship management experience
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (EE, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering)
  • Experience leading different teams to complete projects with multiple dependencies and constraints
  • Experience defining releases, identifying risks, managing cost, coordinating scope, identifying dependencies, scheduling and deploying new products and features
  • Experience creating and cascading processes through an organization
  • Knowledge of SQL
  • Experience using Jira
  • Master's or advanced technical degree
  • Knowledge of product development process (PDP) and lifecycle
  • Experience with large-scale software and cloud native infrastructure
  • Previous hardware or software development experience is welcome
Responsibilities
  • You will implement and improve release processes for code through development, test, and production environments
  • You will work with our engineering and product team members to ensure Databricks solutions are engineered for reliability, scalability, and security - all while keeping operations top of mind.
  • You'll guide the direction of cross-cloud programs, set engineering goals and launch programs at scale
  • You'll be front and center of organizing controls, governance and standards across our infrastructure to achieve product stability and at least four nines of uptime.
  • You'll be reporting to a Technical Program Leader while working across multiple time-zones, seeing around corners to identify blockers, and ensuring needs are balanced against technical requirements.

Databricks provides a Lakehouse Platform integrating data management, analytics, and AI capabilities across a range of industries. Employing tools like Delta Lake and Databricks SQL enhances operational efficiency and precision. As a workplace, it offers a collaborative and technology-driven environment, promoting growth through cutting-edge machine learning solutions and a commitment to leading the industry in data innovation. This makes it an inspiring place for tech professionals to advance their careers in a vibrant and forward-thinking setting.

Company Stage

Series I

Total Funding

$4.2B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

79%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The $1 billion acquisition of Tabular is likely to enhance Databricks' data management capabilities and market reach.
  • The development and launch of the DBRX generative AI model, with a $10 million investment, underscores Databricks' dedication to leading in AI technology.
  • High-profile investments from figures like Nancy Pelosi indicate strong confidence in Databricks' growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • The integration of Tabular's team and technology could face challenges, potentially disrupting operations.
  • The competitive landscape in AI and data analytics is intense, with major players like Google and Microsoft posing significant threats.

What makes Databricks unique

  • Databricks' acquisition of Tabular, founded by the creators of Apache Iceberg, strengthens its position in the open lakehouse market.
  • The launch of DBRX, an open-source LLM that outperforms GPT-3.5 and Llama 2, showcases Databricks' commitment to cutting-edge AI innovation.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with AVEVA for industrial AI, highlight Databricks' ability to integrate and enhance diverse technological ecosystems.

Benefits

Extended health care including dental and vision

Life/AD&D and disability coverage

Equity awards

Flexible Vacation

Gym reimbursement

Annual personal development fund

Work headphones reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Business travel accident insurance

Paid Parental Leave