Senior AI Agent Platform Engineer

Neon; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is seeking senior software engineers to lead the design and implementation of intelligent agent systems that automate complex workflows across distributed computing environments.

You will define the technical strategy for the agent platform, drive cross-team initiatives with enterprise tools and human workflows, and own system reliability and performance as automation grows. Mentoring senior engineers will be a key part of shaping the team's technical bar.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems in production environments.
• Proficiency in Java, Scala, C++, or Go.
• Experience leading complex technical projects across teams.
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Degree or equivalent in CS/Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of intelligent agent systems that automate complex technical workflows across distributed computing environments.
• Define technical strategy and architectural direction for the agent platform, balancing reliability, scalability, and continuous learning capabilities.
• Drive cross-team technical initiatives to integrate AI agents with enterprise tools and human workflows.
• Own critical system reliability, observability, and performance at scale as the platform evolves toward full automation.
• Mentor senior engineers and raise the technical bar across the organization through design reviews and technical guidance.

Skills

Distributed systems

Java

Scala

C++

Go

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Genie

Lakebase

Agent Bricks

Lakeflow

Lakehouse

Unity Catalog

Job description

Databricks is seeking senior software engineers to lead the design and implementation of intelligent agent systems that automate complex workflows across distributed computing environments.

You will define the technical strategy for the agent platform, drive cross-team initiatives with enterprise tools and human workflows, and own system reliability and performance as automation grows. Mentoring senior engineers will be a key part of shaping the team's technical bar.