Software Engineer - New Grad (2027 Start) - London

Neon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is seeking a software engineering-oriented intern in London to join a cohort of engineers building features for the Databricks platform. You will work across backend, full-stack, and infrastructure teams, contributing to impactful projects with mentorship and learning opportunities.

You will graduate between autumn 2026 and summer 2027 with a CS/Engineering degree and bring skills in Python, Java, or C++.

Qualifications

• Graduate between autumn 2026 and summer 2027 with a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related subject.
• Skills with a general purpose language such as Python, Java, or C++.
• Knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and OOP principles.
• Experience managing end-to-end projects.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team to build features and improve architecture for the Databricks platform.
• Develop and extend the Databricks product.
• Own full software development lifecycle: design, development, testing, and operating in production.
• Build solutions with reliability, scalability, and security.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

Algorithms

Data structures

OOP

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

At Databricks, we are passionate about helping data teams solve the world's toughest problems — from making the next mode of transportation a reality to accelerating the development of medical breakthroughs. We do this by building and running the world's best data and AI infrastructure platform so our customers can use deep data insights to improve their business. Founded by engineers and dedicated to our customers, we leap at every opportunity to solve technical challenges, from designing next-gen UI/UX for working with data to scaling our services and infrastructure across millions of virtual machines. And we're only getting started.

As a software engineer, you will work with our engineering team to build infrastructure and products for the Databricks platform. We're hiring across all of our teams, including backend, full stack, infrastructure, databases, systems, tools, cloud, and customer-facing products. You will join a cohort of engineers who will build their careers through collaborative projects and learning opportunities. With a dedicated mentor and supportive team, you'll onboard quickly and start contributing to impactful projects soon after starting here at Databricks!

The impact you will have:

• Work with a team to build features and improve architecture for the Databricks platform
• Develop and extend the Databricks product
• Own full software development lifecycle: design, development, testing, and operating in production
• Build solutions with a high level of reliability, scalability, and security

What we look for:

• You will graduate between autumn 2026 and summer 2027 with a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related subject
• You have implementation skills with a general purpose program language, such as Python, Java, or C++
• You have knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and OOP principles
• You have experience managing end-to-end projects

About Databricks

Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow Databricks on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram.

Benefits

At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Databricks, 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. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Compliance

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