Senior Backend Engineer - Public Sector Large-Scale Systems

Databricks; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 155,900 - 214,400; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is seeking a Software Engineer for its Public Sector team based in McLean, Virginia. This role involves core backend engineering for the Data Intelligence Platform, addressing high-scale infrastructure challenges with a focus on performance optimization and security. Candidates should have a strong background in distributed systems and be capable of holding a TS/SCI security clearance. The salary range for this position is $155,900—$214,400 USD, with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, concurrency, and performance optimization.
• Strong production-level experience in at least one of Java, Scala, Go, or C++.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement highly available backend services.
• Solve complex architectural trade-offs to ensure platform resilience.
• Drive 'zero-waste' compute initiatives for optimized performance.

Skills

Distributed Systems

Performance Optimization

Java

Scala

Go

C++

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Databricks is seeking a Software Engineer for its Public Sector team based in McLean, Virginia. This role involves core backend engineering for the Data Intelligence Platform, addressing high-scale infrastructure challenges with a focus on performance optimization and security. Candidates should have a strong background in distributed systems and be capable of holding a TS/SCI security clearance. The salary range for this position is $155,900—$214,400 USD, with comprehensive benefits offered.