# Senior Software Engineer - Backend

**Company:** [Databricks](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/databricks)
**Location:** Vancouver, Canada
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** CA$146k – CA$201k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Java, Scala, C++, Algorithms, Data Structures, Distributed Systems, SaaS, Service-Oriented Architecture, AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, SQL
**Posted:** 2026-08-11

> Build large-scale backend systems for Databricks’ data and AI platform, spanning distributed processing, cloud infrastructure, governance, and application runtimes. The role requires 5+ years of production experience in Java, Scala, or C++, plus expertise in distributed systems, SaaS architectures, cloud technologies, security, and SQL.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Build and operate data and AI infrastructure products at scale.
- Develop systems for log ingestion, indexing, processing, and user experiences for petabyte-scale data.
- Build AI/BI products, including dashboards, visualizations, and talk-to-your-data capabilities.
- Develop governed business semantics and data modeling capabilities for enterprise data and AI.
- Build Databricks Apps runtime, proxy, platform components, and AI-agent capabilities.
- Work toward a multi-year vision through incremental deliverables.
- Deliver customer value and measurable product impact.

## Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of production-level experience with Java, Scala, or C++.
- Strong foundation in algorithms and data structures and their real-world applications.
- Experience developing large-scale distributed systems.
- Experience with SaaS platforms or service-oriented architectures.
- Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Docker, or Kubernetes.
- Experience with security and systems handling sensitive data.
- Good knowledge of SQL.

## Compensation
- Canada pay range: **$146,200–$201,100 CAD**.
- Total compensation may also include an annual performance bonus, equity, and regional benefits.

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