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DatabricksDatabricksBellevue, WA

Sr. Staff Software Engineer - Unity Catalog Data Governance

Leads technical direction and development of Unity Catalog's governance features for secure data and AI asset management at scale. Requires 15+ years in large-scale distributed systems, deep CS expertise, and strong leadership.

217k – 312k/yr
On-site15+ YOEData Engineering

About the role

Key Responsibilities

  • Technical Leadership: Lead design and delivery of high-impact projects, setting standards for security, usability, performance, and scalability. Mentor senior engineers and elevate best practices.
  • Product Ownership: Take full ownership of Unity Catalog Governance product, from concept to scalable solutions with business impact.
  • Cross-Functional Influence: Collaborate with product and infrastructure teams to align strategy and ensure integration.
  • Operational Excellence: Champion high-quality, reliable software and processes for seamless customer experience.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of industry experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems.
  • Proven track record driving customer satisfaction and incremental delivery.
  • Deep computer science expertise (algorithms, data structures).
  • Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • BS in Computer Science or related fields (MS/PhD preferred).

Preferred: Experience in data governance, security, privacy, identity management, authentication, or access control.

Skills

Distributed SystemsData GovernanceUnity CatalogSecurityAccess ControlAlgorithmsData StructuresScalabilityLakehouseAuthentication
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