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DatabricksDatabricksMountain View, CA

Systems PhD - Software Engineer

Software engineer on the Database Engine team designing and implementing advanced systems for query optimization, distributed execution, vectorized engines, and storage structures. Requires PhD in databases or systems with passion for cutting-edge performance optimization.

150k – 190k/yr
On-siteBackend Engineering

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement database engine systems 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 SystemsVectorized ExecutionData SecurityResource ManagementTransaction CoordinationPerformance OptimizationLanguage Design
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