Senior Software Engineer - Backend

At Databricks, we are passionate about enabling data teams to solve the world's toughest problems through our world-class data and AI infrastructure platform. As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you'll join a team dedicated to building robust infrastructure and products that power the Databricks platform at scale.

You'll work on critical systems spanning various domains, from core compute fabric resource management to machine learning infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include developing scalable services that handle massive amounts of data across multiple cloud providers and geographic regions, building tools for cross-cloud service operations, and creating infrastructure at the intersection of machine learning and distributed systems.

The role requires strong expertise in distributed systems and cloud technologies, with at least 5 years of production-level experience in languages like Java, Scala, or C++. You'll be working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization technologies, and handling sensitive data with a security-first mindset.

Databricks offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plan, equity awards, flexible time off, and various other perks. The company culture is founded on engineering excellence and customer obsession, with a focus on solving technical challenges that help accelerate innovation across industries.

This position is based in Mountain View, California, with a competitive salary range of $166,000 to $225,000 USD, plus equity and benefits. You'll be part of a team that's building the future of data and AI infrastructure, working alongside the original creators of Apache Spark™, Delta Lake, and MLflow.

Join Databricks to help build and scale systems that enable data teams worldwide to solve the most challenging problems in transportation, medical research, and beyond. Your work will directly impact how organizations leverage data and AI to transform their businesses and industries.