# Staff Software Engineer - Database Engine Internals

**Company:** [Databricks](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/databricks)
**Location:** Mountain View, CA, San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $192k – $260k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Database Systems, Distributed Systems, Query Optimization, Vectorized Execution, Storage Systems, Spark, Query Compilation, Transaction Coordination, Resource Management, Data Security
**Posted:** 2026-01-30

> Designs and implements next-gen query engines and storage for Lakehouse architecture, focusing on query optimization, distributed execution, vectorized processing, and efficient storage. Requires 8+ years in database/distributed systems.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Query compilation and optimization
- Distributed query execution and scheduling
- Vectorized execution engine
- Data security
- Resource management
- Transaction coordination
- Efficient storage structures (encodings, indexes)
- Automatic physical data optimization

## Requirements
- Passion for database systems, storage systems, distributed systems, language design, or performance optimization
- Experience working toward multi-year visions with incremental deliverables
- Motivated by customer value and impact
- **8+ years of experience** in related systems (preferred)

## Nice-to-Haves
- PhD in databases or distributed systems

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