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DatabricksDatabricksBellevue, WA

Systems PhD - Software Engineer

Designs and implements advanced database engine components like query optimization, distributed execution, and storage structures at Databricks. Requires PhD in databases/systems and passion for systems performance.

140k – 180k/yr
On-siteBackend Engineering

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement in areas including:
    • Query compilation & optimization
    • Distributed query execution and scheduling
    • Vectorized engine execution
    • Data security
    • Resource Management
    • Transaction coordination
    • Efficient storage structures (encoding, indexes)
    • Automatic physical data optimization

Requirements

  • PhD in databases or systems
  • Passion for database systems, storage systems, distributed systems, language design, and/or performance optimization
  • Motivated by delivering customer value and impact

Skills

Distributed SystemsQuery OptimizationDatabase SystemsStorage SystemsPerformance OptimizationVectorized ExecutionTransaction CoordinationData SecurityResource Management
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