Staff Software Engineer - IAM
Leads development of secure IAM systems for Databricks' data and AI platform, plugging security gaps and building highly available distributed systems. Requires 7+ years in data security, 10+ years in distributed systems, MS/PhD, and expertise in IAM, Kubernetes, cryptography.
About the job
Impact
- Make Databricks safer by identifying and plugging key gaps in infrastructure and services
- Attract top talent from across the industry
- Represent security engineering discipline organization-wide
- Represent Databricks at academic and industry conferences & events
What we look for
- 7+ years in Data Security or related areas with expertise in two or more of: Cryptography, Kubernetes Security, Web Security, Governance, Privacy, Trust, Safety, Authentication, Identity Management, Access Control, Key Management, Inter-Service Authentication, Secure Application Frameworks, Detection & Response. Experience at large scale internet companies a plus
- 10+ years building large scale distributed systems with high availability
- Leadership skills to lead across functional and organizational lines
- Strong communication skills to evangelize Data Security to senior leaders
- Bias to action and passion for high-quality solutions
- MS or PhD in Computer Science or related fields
Skills
Identity Management, Kubernetes, Cryptography, Distributed Systems, Authentication, Access Control, Key Management, Web Security, Governance, Privacy
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