Senior Software Engineer, Compute Infrastructure
The Role
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Compute Infra team, you will design and build the systems that power Databricks' compute infrastructure to enable engineers to quickly launch and scale world-class products.
Responsibilities
- Develop the compute abstractions that provide powerful capabilities for all Databricks workloads, enabling engineers to build world-class products with high velocity and best-in-class performance
- Design the workload orchestration and scheduling systems that orchestrate all types of workloads (serving, batch, stateful, GPU) with high performance and efficiency
- Scale the fleet management systems that launch and configure millions of VMs every day across cloud providers
- Raise the technical and operational bar through strong design practices, testing, and a culture of engineering excellence and platform mindset
- Lead cross-team initiatives that span product and infrastructure surface areas
Requirements
- BS (or higher) in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of experience designing and building large-scale distributed systems
- Strong proficiency in one or more languages such as Java, Scala, Go, or C++
- Experience with service-oriented architectures and large scale distributed systems
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container/orchestration technologies (Kubernetes, Docker)
- Track record of shipping infrastructure that supports mission-critical workloads at scale
Qualifications
- Passionate about solving complex data and AI challenges
- Customer-focused and solution-oriented
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Experience with cloud-native technologies and tools
- Knowledge of data engineering and machine learning concepts
Benefits
At Databricks, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Employee assistance programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Generous paid time off
Pay
The pay range for this role is $164,200—$205,200 USD.
Schedule
Full-time position.
About Databricks
Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards.
Compliance
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