# Sr. Staff Software Engineer - Unity Catalog Data Governance

**Company:** [Databricks](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/databricks)
**Location:** Bellevue, WA
**Role:** Data Engineering
**Salary:** $217k – $312k/yr
**Experience:** 15+ years
**Skills:** Distributed Systems, Data Governance, Unity Catalog, Security, Access Control, Algorithms, Data Structures, Scalability, Lakehouse, Authentication
**Posted:** 2026-01-30

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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.

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