Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer with a backend focus at Databricks, you will build and optimize infrastructure for the Databricks platform at scale. You will work on diverse challenges, including developing cloud-agnostic infrastructure and enhancing the developer experience, particularly for Rust development.

The Impact You'll Have

Our backend teams cover a diverse range of domains, from core compute fabric resource management to service platforms and infrastructure. For example, you might work on challenges such as:

• Supporting Databricks' growth by building foundational infrastructure platforms that enable seamless operation across numerous geographic regions and cloud providers.
• Implementing cloud-agnostic infrastructure abstractions to help Databricks engineers more efficiently manage and operate their services.
• Develop tools and processes that drive engineering efficiency at Databricks.

We enhance the developer experience for Databricks engineers across various areas, including programming languages, linters, static analysis, IDEs, remote development environments, automated release pipelines, and test automation frameworks. Our current focus is on optimizing the Rust development experience across the organization.

What We Look For

• BS (or higher) in Computer Science, or a related field.
• 6+ years of production level experience in one of: Python, Java, Scala, C++, or similar language.
• Experience developing large-scale distributed systems from scratch.
• Experience working on a SaaS platform or with Service-Oriented Architectures.
• Proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Java, Scala, or Go.
• Hands-on experience in developing and operating backend systems.
• Ability to contribute effectively throughout all project phases, from initial design and development to implementation and ongoing operations, with guidance from senior team members.

About Databricks

Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog.

Benefits

At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards.