Senior Software Engineer - Backend
Build scalable backend infrastructure and products for Databricks' data and AI platform, focusing on resource management, distributed systems, and machine learning. Requires 5+ years experience with Java/Scala/C++, large-scale systems, and cloud technologies.
About the job
Impact You'll Have
- Resource management infrastructure powering big data and machine learning workloads in a scalable, secure, and cloud-agnostic way
- Develop reliable, scalable services and client libraries that work with massive amounts of data on the cloud, across geographic regions and Cloud providers
- Build tools to allow Databricks engineers to operate their services across different clouds and environments
- Build services, products and infrastructure at the intersection of machine learning and distributed systems
What We Look For
- BS (or higher) in Computer Science, or a related field
- 5+ years of production level experience in one of: Java, Scala, C++, or similar language
- Experience developing large-scale distributed systems
- Experience working on a SaaS platform or with Service-Oriented Architectures
- Experience with cloud technologies, e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, or Kubernetes
- Experience with security and systems that handle sensitive data
- Good knowledge of SQL
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) Plan
- Equity awards
- Flexible time off
- Paid parental leave
- Family Planning
- Gym reimbursement
- Annual personal development fund
- Work headphones reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Business travel accident insurance
Skills
Java, Scala, C++, Distributed Systems, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Azure, GCP, SQL
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