# Senior Software Engineer - Database Engine Internals

**Company:** [Databricks](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/databricks)
**Location:** Belgrade, Serbia
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Database Systems, Storage Systems, Distributed Systems, Language Design, Performance Optimization, Query Compilation, Query Optimization, Distributed Query Execution, Vectorized Execution, Resource Management, Transaction Coordination, Data Indexing, Spark, Lakehouse Architecture, Data Security
**Posted:** 2026-08-11

> Design and build next-generation database query and storage systems, contributing to query optimization, distributed execution, vectorized processing, and efficient storage. The role requires 5+ years of related systems experience and values expertise in databases, distributed systems, language design, or performance optimization.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

- Drive requirements clarity and design decisions for ambiguous problems.
- Produce technical design documents and project plans.
- Develop new features.
- Mentor more junior engineers.
- Test and roll out changes to production, including monitoring.

## Requirements

- Passion for database systems, storage systems, distributed systems, language design, or performance optimization.
- Comfort working toward a multi-year vision with incremental deliverables.
- Customer-oriented mindset and focus on impact.
- **5+ years of experience** working in a related system.

## Nice-to-have

- PhD in databases or distributed systems.

## Compensation and Benefits

- Comprehensive benefits and perks are offered, with specific details varying by region.

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