Workplace
On-site
Employment
Other
Published
Aug 11, 2026
Closes
No date supplied
The role
(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. Collaborat
Requirements
Department: People