Sr. Manager, Compensation Analytics & Intelligence

(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.

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

We’re looking for someone who has the following strengths

Analytics

Comp expertise

Operational & partnership excellence

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

• 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.

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.

At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Compliance

If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.