Senior Staff Software Engineer - App Platform

Databricks is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join their Platform Engineering team, focusing on core infrastructure that powers Databricks. This role involves rebuilding the platform to meet growing business needs and will have significant impact on the company's infrastructure future. The position requires leading high-stakes projects with a long-term architectural vision, driving large-scale initiatives that power Databricks' critical data and AI solutions worldwide. As a force multiplier, you'll work with senior IC leadership across the company to shape Databricks' future, balancing technical depth with strategic influence while mentoring the next generation of engineers.

The role encompasses developing scalable experimentation platforms, building reliable software frameworks, designing cloud infrastructure tools, and implementing comprehensive monitoring systems. You'll be responsible for enhancing developer productivity through best-in-class infrastructure and leading cross-functional projects that drive innovation.

Databricks offers a competitive compensation package with a salary range of $217,000 to $288,400 USD for Zone 2, along with comprehensive benefits. The company serves over 10,000 organizations worldwide, including major corporations and Fortune 500 companies, providing unified data, analytics, and AI solutions through their Data Intelligence Platform.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in large-scale infrastructure development, strong coding abilities in Java and GO, proven leadership in technical teams, and expertise in areas such as RPC frameworks, observability infrastructure, or AI-based tooling. This position offers a unique opportunity to create lasting impact both within the engineering team and across the company while working with cutting-edge technology in the data and AI space.