Sr. Manager, Compensation Analytics & Intelligence

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Compensation Analytics & Intelligence United States Apply now (GAQ327R301) Databricks is seeking a data-driven

compensation professional to lead our

Compensation Analytics & Intelligence function. This role will provide centralized

compensation analytics and intelligence to drive better, faster, and more consistent decision-making through the effective use of data. This is a key role within the

Compensation function at Databricks. This is a builder’s role for someone who lives at the intersection of

compensation, data, and strategy. You will transform enterprise-wide

compensation data into insights and operational tooling, serve as the function’s go-to lead for AI and data strategy, and act as a trusted thought partner to senior leaders on the company’s most complex pay challenges — all while maintaining the highest standards for data governance, privacy, and security. In a talent market this dynamic, you will be the person who sees where the market is moving before it moves. 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 team member who brings rigor, intelligence, and world-class craft to that mission. The impact you will have: Scope of

the role This is a hands-on, high-impact role that will effectively cover the below areas and the anticipated time spent on each: Company-wide program analytics (35%) — Own enterprise-wide

compensation analytics: the market benchmarking process, total comp budget forecasting, and the analytical backbone for major program decisions. AI & data strategy lead (25%) — Serve as the

Compensation function’s lead on AI and data strategy. Partnership with Finance (20%) — Partner with Finance teams on cash

compensation budgets and spend. Collaborate on equity budget and spend modeling in close partnership with the Exec & Equity comp lead. Competitive intelligence & QBR reporting (10%) — Track market trends and spikes/cool-downs across cash, equity, and total rewards. Strategy & program design partnership (10%) — Provide thought partnership on major comp program design and company-wide strategic problems What we look for: We’re looking for someone who has the following strengths Analytics Data fluency — This is the heart of

the role. Exceptional analytical skills with a proven ability to transform raw, complex data into insights, tooling, and recommendations. You see the story in the numbers and build the systems that surface it. Know your tools — Advanced capabilities required in gSheets and Excel. Strong working fluency in SQL and experience with BI / analytics platforms (e.g., Tableau, AI/BI) strongly preferred; Python and hands-on experience applying AI to comp analytics are a meaningful plus. Lead on AI — Genuine enthusiasm and sound judgment for how AI can responsibly transform

compensation work, paired with a sharp instinct for data privacy, governance, and the downstream implications of how sensitive data is handled. Comp expertise Know your craft — Solid foundation in job architecture, comp frameworks, market pricing, year-end and midyear pay cycles, global

compensation practices, and pay-for-performance design. Be rational — Ability to balance deep comp knowledge with business solutioning from a first-principles viewpoint. Operational & partnership excellence Build innovatively & scale effectively — Create frameworks and solutions that not only solve today’s issues but anticipate future needs. Operational capability — Connect the dots between systems, players, and programs to seamlessly deliver

compensation analytics and tooling. Savvy collaborator & trusted advisor — Comfortable leading conversations with Finance and senior leadership, navigating at times competing priorities and opinions, and supporting sensitive, high-stakes

compensation decisions with sound judgment and data-backed recommendations. 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 $217,800 — $299,550 USD Zone 2 Pay Range $196,100 — $269,600 USD Zone 3 Pay Range $185,200 — $254,650 USD Zone 4 Pay Range $174,200 — $239,600 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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