# Systems PhD - Software Engineer

**Company:** [Databricks](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/databricks)
**Location:** Mountain View, CA, San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $150k – $190k/yr
**Skills:** Distributed Systems, Query Optimization, Database Systems, Storage Systems, Vectorized Execution, Data Security, Resource Management, Transaction Coordination, Performance Optimization, Language Design
**Posted:** 2026-03-26

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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

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