Qualcomm · 9 hours ago
Databricks Architect
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$159K/yr - $239K/yr
14+ years expQualcomm Incorporated is seeking a Databricks Architect responsible for technical decision-making and the successful delivery of complex data projects. This role involves designing end-to-end data solutions, implementing data governance, and providing architectural guidance for machine learning integrations.
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Responsibilities
Lakehouse Design: Architect end-to-end data solutions using the Medallion Architecture (Bronze/Silver) and Delta Lake
Platform Governance: Implement and manage Unity Catalog for centralized data governance, fine-grained access control, and lineage tracking
Technical Leadership: Lead and mentor cross-functional teams of data engineers; conduct code reviews and define engineering best practices in Python, PySpark, and SQL
Optimization & Performance: Drive cost-efficiency by tuning Spark jobs, managing cluster policies, and leveraging serverless compute and auto-scaling
DevOps & DataOps Integration: Integrate Databricks workflows into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Databricks Asset Bundles, Terraform, and Azure DevOps or GitHub
AI/ML Support: Provide architectural guidance for integrating machine learning models, including feature engineering and model deployment via MLflow
Qualification
Required
7+ years of IT-related work experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field OR 9+ years of IT-related work experience without a Bachelor's degree
5+ years of work experience with programming (e.g., Java, Python)
3+ years of work experience with SQL or NoSQL Databases
3+ years of work experience with Data Structures and algorithms
12+ years of experience in data management, data engineering, or data science roles, with at least 7 years in building enterprise level data models as part of data modernization and DW migration efforts
Strong understanding and hands-on experience with Lakehouse medallion data architecture and governance
Proven implementation experience with migrating legacy DW data models to 3-layer medallion architecture
Strong passion in exploring GenAI based solutions for documenting the existing DW footprint and build out strategic data model for Databricks platform
Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills in a global hybrid delivery model
Strong problem-solving skills with strategic thought process and self-initiative and proactive soft skills
Preferred
14+ years of IT-related work experience in Data and Analytics domain with a Bachelor's degree
7+ years of enterprise data modelling experience
3+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership, leading modernization of Data platforms
Strong functional knowledge across Sales, Marketing, Customer Support, Supply Chain, Finance and other corporate functions
Deep hands-on technical understanding in building complex data models for supporting various analytics needs
Comfortable in working with cross-functional teams such as Data Engineering, Analytics, SMEs and Business stakeholders
Passion to understand complex existing footprint of data solutions and build out the strategy for migrating to Databricks medallion architecture
Accountability and Ownership of the delivery in driving the projects to completion
Experience with machine learning, artificial intelligence, and predictive analytics is a plus
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
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