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Compensation United States Apply now GAQ327R302 Databricks is seeking a seasoned
compensation leader to serve as a Director,
Compensation, driving strategic impact across the business while leading and developing a team of client
compensation partners. Reporting to the VP, Total Rewards, this role is responsible for building and delivering best-in-class
compensation programs that help attract, retain, and motivate world-class talent across Databricks. At Databricks, we don't believe
compensation is just a number; it's a tool to recognize that every employee is an owner and a part of our success. We are looking for a leader who combines deep technical
compensation expertise with exceptional people leadership and a passion for building scalable, equitable programs. The impact you will have: This is a high-impact, people leadership role that will effectively cover the below areas and the anticipated time spent on each: Leading, coaching, and developing a team of three to four client
compensation partners (25%) Partnering with the VP Rewards and other team members to drive enterprise-wide
compensation strategy, design, and program delivery (30%) Collaboration with People team members, business leaders, and other cross-functional partners on complex, sensitive
compensation matters (25%) Operational excellence, tooling, and continuous improvement of
compensation infrastructure (20%) What we look for:
Compensation expertise Know your craft — Deep mastery of job architecture,
compensation frameworks, market pricing, year-end and midyear pay cycles, global
compensation practices, and pay-for-performance design; demonstrated experience designing and scaling programs across a fast-growing, global organization Know your data — Exceptional analytical horsepower with the ability to translate complex data into clear narratives, recommendations, and executive-ready insights; strong command of competitive trends in cash, equity, and total rewards; advanced capabilities in gSheets and Excel; proficiency in Tableau, SQL, Python, or AI-assisted analytics is a strong plus Know the competition — Expert-level knowledge of tech
compensation practices, particularly around equity strategy (new hire, refresh, and performance-based), and an ability to benchmark and evolve programs to stay ahead of the market Be rational — Ability to hold the tension between
compensation philosophy, first-principles reasoning, and pragmatic business solutioning; comfortable making and defending difficult tradeoffs in ambiguous situations People leadership Develop talent — Proven track record of leading, mentoring, and growing a team of
compensation professionals; ability to set a clear vision, delegate with confidence, and create an environment where
the team does their best work Drive accountability — Set clear goals and expectations, create feedback loops, and hold
the team to a high bar while remaining a supportive and empowering manager Model the craft — Remain hands-on where needed; serve as a thought partner and technical escalation point for your team on complex or high-stakes
compensation decisions Operational and partnership excellence Build innovatively & scale effectively — Architect frameworks and solutions that address today's challenges while anticipating the needs of a rapidly scaling organization; champion consistency and repeatability without sacrificing flexibility Leverage AI and automation — Define and execute a roadmap for next-generation
compensation tooling and data infrastructure; actively leverage AI to improve market pricing, decision quality, manager enablement, and workflow efficiency; champion a culture of continuous improvement through technology Operational capability — Connect the dots across systems, stakeholders, and programs to deliver
compensation products and cycles with precision and at scale; ensure data, workflows, and governance are built to support compliant, scalable execution Savvy collaborator — Partner closely with People Business Partners, Finance, Legal, and senior business leadership to understand, anticipate, and solve complex talent and business needs; navigate competing priorities and organizational dynamics to drive the best outcomes; serve as the
compensation lead on M&A diligence and integration activities Trusted advisor — Serve as a credible, senior voice on the most sensitive and consequential
compensation decisions across the company, including executive offers, critical retention situations, organizational restructuring, and cross-functional pay equity matters; bring sound judgment and data-backed recommendations every time What you'll bring 10+ years of progressive
compensation experience, with at least 3 years in a people management role leading a team of
compensation professionals Deep experience in the tech sector — preferably at a high-growth private or pre-IPO company — with a strong grasp of how
compensation strategy evolves across different stages of scale Proven ability to design and deliver enterprise-wide
compensation programs (year-end cycles, midyear, equity refresh, promotions) across a global, distributed workforce Track record of operating as a senior business partner to founders, executives, and People leadership on high-stakes, time-sensitive
compensation decisions Demonstrated experience using data and analytics to drive
compensation decisions; comfort with tools like gSheets, Excel, and ideally Tableau, SQL, or Python 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 $218,100 — $299,850 USD Zone 2 Pay Range $196,200 — $269,850 USD Zone 3 Pay Range $185,400 — $254,850 USD Zone 4 Pay Range $174,500 — $239,900 USD About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter , LinkedIn and Facebook .
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