# Engineering Manager - Compute Infra

**Company:** [Databricks](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/databricks)
**Location:** Mountain View, CA, San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Engineering Management
**Salary:** $190k – $254k/yr
**Skills:** Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, GCP, Distributed Systems
**Posted:** 2026-02-13

> Leads engineering team building and operating large-scale compute infrastructure platform supporting Databricks workloads across clouds. Requires 3+ years management and 10+ years in distributed systems with cloud/container expertise.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

- Own and evolve the compute platform to **support all Databricks workloads**, enabling high-velocity product development and best-in-class performance.
- Hire **exceptional engineers** and invest in their growth through coaching, feedback, and career development.
- Raise the technical and operational bar through strong design practices, testing, and a culture of **engineering excellence and platform mindset**.
- Partner with engineering and product leadership to define long-term strategy and roadmaps.
- Lead cross-team initiatives spanning product and infrastructure.
- Influence architectural decisions beyond your immediate team.

## Requirements

- **10+ years** of experience building and operating **large-scale distributed systems**, including strong practices around testing, monitoring, and reliability.
- **3+ years** of **engineering management experience** leading high-performing teams.
- Deep expertise in cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerized environments (Kubernetes) preferred.
- Proven ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and business stakeholders.
- Experience scaling teams and systems through rapid growth.
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

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