Sr. Compensation Manager, R&D

Databricks · Mountain View, California; San Francisco, California · People · listed January 22, 2026

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Seniority
Manager
Where
Not stated
Stated pay
$217,800 – $299,550 USD
Requirements listed
0
Length
471 words

In the posting’s own words

Databricks is building the future of data and AI and world-class engineering requires world-class talent solutions. We are looking for a strategic, technical Compensation Lead to partner directly with our R&D founders, and Engineering VP leadership. In this role, you won't just execute traditional pay practices; you will design first-principles equity and cash strategies to attract, retain, and motivate the sharpest systems, platform, and AI engineers on the planet. Reporting to the Director of Compensation, you will bridge deep quantitative analysis with high-stakes executive advisory, ensuring our compensation philosophy reinforces an owner mindset across our core technology and product teams.

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