Lead Solutions Architect (Pre-sales) – Public Sector at Databricks

Databricks

Tokyo, Japan·14h ago

LeadFull-timeRustAIML

Salary Range

$84,150 - $113,850 /year

Estimated

This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.

About the Role

We are looking for a Technical Leader to join Databricks in Tokyo, Japan. This role involves shaping and executing data and AI strategies for key public sector accounts in Japan.

Key Responsibilities

→Own technical strategy for key Japan public sector customers, defining the target architecture and roadmap for their Databricks-based data and AI platform.
→Lead solution design for priority government use cases (e.g., citizen 360 and eligibility, program analytics, smart infrastructure, cybersecurity, fraud/waste/abuse).
→Design for security and compliance, ensuring architectures meet public sector expectations on data residency, access control, governance, and auditability.
→Turn pilots into platforms, linking Databricks to visible mission outcomes and using those wins to drive expansion across bureaus, departments, and levels of government.
→Influence the ecosystem, collaborating with SIs, cloud providers, and public sector partners to deliver integrated, production-grade solutions on Databricks.
→Mentor others, coaching Solutions Architects and partners on how to work effectively with Japan public sector stakeholders and patterns on the Databricks platform.

Requirements

✓10+ years in data platforms, analytics, or cloud architecture, including significant experience with public sector organizations in Japan.
✓Proven ability to build trust with senior government stakeholders (CIO, CDO, chief architect, bureau/department leaders) and lead high-stakes technical discussions in Japanese.
✓Strong technical background in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing/Analytics, AI/ML, or Cloud Architecture, with a focus on solution design and platforms.
✓Experience architecting data and analytics solutions for public sector use cases (e.g., citizen services, program analytics, public safety, infrastructure, or cybersecurity).
✓Deep familiarity with Japan public sector decision-making and delivery models, including how SIs and cloud providers support government projects.
✓Excellent communication skills, able to translate mission and policy needs into clear technical approaches and explain them to both technical and non-technical audiences.
✓Language: Native-level Japanese and business-level English.