Senior Software Engineer - Security
Builds secure distributed systems to protect customer data in Databricks' data and AI platform. Requires 5+ years in data security, expertise in areas like Kubernetes security and cryptography, plus MS/PhD and leadership skills.
About the job
Impact
- Make Databricks safer for customers by identifying and plugging key gaps in infrastructure and services
- Attract top talent from across the industry
- Represent the security engineering discipline throughout the organization
- Represent Databricks at academic and industry conferences & events
What we look for
- 5+ years of experience in Data Security or related areas and 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 building systems at large scale internet companies is a huge plus
- 5+ years of experience building large scale distributed systems with high availability
- Leadership skills and experience to lead across functional and organizational lines
- Strong communication skills to explain and evangelize Data Security to senior leaders
- Bias to action and passion for delivering high-quality solutions
- MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related fields
Skills
Kubernetes, Cryptography, Distributed Systems, Authentication, Identity Management, Access Control, Key Management, Web Security, Governance, Privacy
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