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Databricks

Senior Software Engineer - Backend

166k – 225kSan Francisco, CAOnsite5+ YOE
Summary

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 role

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
JavaScalaC++Distributed SystemsKubernetesDockerAWSAzureGoogle CloudSQL
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