Principal Engineer - Privacy
Leads privacy and security engineering to secure Databricks' data platform, identifies infrastructure gaps, and drives strategy. Requires 9+ years in data security, 15+ years in distributed systems, and MS/PhD.
Principal Engineer - Privacy
Leads privacy and security engineering to secure Databricks' data platform, identifies infrastructure gaps, and builds large-scale distributed systems. Requires 9+ years in data security, 15+ years in distributed systems, MS/PhD, and expertise in cryptography, Kubernetes, privacy.
220k – 297kSeattle, WASecurity EngineeringOnsite9+ YOE
About the role
Impact You Will Have
- Make Databricks safer for customers by identifying and plugging key gaps in infrastructure and services
- Attract top talent from across the industry
- Represent the security engineering discipline throughout the organization
- Represent Databricks at academic and industry conferences & events
What We Look For
- 9+ years of experience in Data Security or related areas and expertise in two or more of: Cryptography, Kubernetes Security, Web Security, Governance, Privacy, Trust, Safety, Authentication, Identity Management, Access Control, Key Management, Inter-Service Authentication, Secure Application Frameworks, Detection & Response. Experience building systems at large scale internet companies is a huge plus
- 15+ years of experience building large scale distributed systems with high availability
- Leadership skills and experience to lead across functional and organizational lines
- Strong communication skills to explain and evangelize Data Security to senior leaders
- Bias to action and passion for delivering high-quality solutions
- MS or PhD in Computer Science or related fields
Skills
CryptographyKubernetesPrivacyAuthenticationIdentity ManagementAccess ControlKey ManagementDistributed SystemsKubernetes SecurityWeb Security
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