Staff Software Engineer - Backend

Databricks is seeking a Staff Software Engineer - Backend to join their engineering team. As a leader in data and AI infrastructure, Databricks operates one of the largest scale software platforms, processing exabytes of data daily across millions of virtual machines. The role involves working on critical backend systems that power the Databricks platform, including data science infrastructure, compute fabric, storage systems, and enterprise platform services.

The position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects across various teams such as Data Science and Machine Learning Infrastructure, Compute Fabric, Data Plane Storage, Enterprise Platform, Observability, Service Platform, and Core Infrastructure. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing scalable microservices, building robust data pipelines, and ensuring system reliability across multiple cloud providers.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to work on challenging distributed systems problems at scale. You'll be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of data and AI technology while maintaining the security and reliability that enterprise customers demand. The role offers competitive compensation ($182,400 - $247,000) and comprehensive benefits, including equity participation.

Founded by the original creators of Apache Spark™, Databricks has grown into a global organization trusted by thousands of organizations, from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies. The company's mission is to help data teams solve the world's toughest problems, from security threat detection to cancer drug development.