Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Databricks; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 157,700 - 213,800; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is seeking a backend software engineer to work in our Bellevue or Seattle offices. The role focuses on building infrastructure and products for the Databricks platform at scale, requiring expertise in cloud technologies and distributed systems.

Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience with Java, Scala, Golang, or C++, and a degree in Computer Science. The position includes a competitive pay range between $157,700 and $213,800, along with bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production-level experience with Java, Scala, Golang, C++, or similar languages.
• Experience developing large-scale distributed systems.
• Experience with SaaS platforms or Service-Oriented Architectures.
• Experience with cloud technologies like AWS, Azure, GCP, or Kubernetes.
• Experience with security and systems handling sensitive data.

Responsibilities

• Build the Databricks serverless platform for big data, machine learning, and Gen AI.
• Develop cutting-edge OS, container, and networking technologies for Databricks infrastructure.
• Grow a partner ecosystem for Databricks SQL, ensuring deep integrations.
• Create a collaborative REPL experience for Databricks users focused on AI/ML.
• Build tools and frameworks for scalable and observable services.

Skills

Java

Scala

Golang

C++

Distributed Systems

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kubernetes

Education

BS (or higher) in Computer Science or a related field

Job description

P-939. Position Location is open to both our Seattle and Bellevue offices.

At Databricks, we enable data teams to solve tough problems. The role is a backend software engineer focusing on building infrastructure and products for the Databricks platform at scale.

The Impact You’ll Have

• Serverless platform: Build the Databricks serverless platform that powers big data, machine learning and Gen AI workloads, improving performance and efficiency and ensuring they scale to millions of machines across a multi-cloud environment.
• Core cloud platform: Build cutting‑edge OS, container, and networking technologies that power the entire Databricks infrastructure, improving security, efficiency and reliability across the fleet.
• Partner ecosystem: Build and grow a partner ecosystem for Databricks SQL, offering toolkits to support partners and customers’ deep and seamless integrations, while maintaining productive partnerships.
• Notebook dataplane: Build multi‑language, multi‑user collaborative REPL experience for Databricks users with high reliability and responsiveness, focusing on Data Science and AI/ML authoring in notebooks.
• Application platform: Build tools, frameworks and platforms that allow Databricks engineers to build, deploy and operate services with "batteries included", improving scale, observability, safety, and the developer experience.

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, Golang, C++, or a similar language
• Experience developing large‑scale distributed systems
• Experience with SaaS platforms or Service‑Oriented Architectures
• Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or Kubernetes
• Experience with security and systems that handle sensitive data

Pay Range

Local pay range: $157,700—$213,800 USD. Compensation may include an annual performance bonus, equity, and benefits.

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 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

If access to export‑controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, the employer may be required to apply for a U.S. government license, and may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.