Senior Software Engineer, Compute Infrastructure

Databricks Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 164,200 - 205,200; Full time

Job summary

Databricks Inc. is searching for a Senior Software Engineer in San Francisco to design and build systems for their Compute Infrastructure. This role requires expertise in distributed systems, proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Scala, Go, or C++, and familiarity with cloud platforms. The local pay range is $164,200 — $205,200 USD. Benefits include comprehensive perks aimed at meeting employee needs while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing and building large-scale distributed systems.
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Scala, Go, or C++.
• Experience with service-oriented architectures and large scale distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and build systems that power Databricks' compute infrastructure.
• Develop compute abstractions for all Databricks workloads.
• Design workload orchestration and scheduling systems.

Skills

Distributed systems design

Java

Scala

Go

C++

Service-oriented architectures

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Kubernetes

Docker

Education

BS or higher in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Compute Infrastructure

RDQ427R175

Overview

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 customer obsessed — we leap at every opportunity to solve technical challenges, from designing next‑gen UI/UX for interfacing with data to scaling our services and infrastructure across millions of virtual machines. And we're only getting started.

At Databricks, the Compute Infrastructure organization builds and operates the foundation that runs all Data, AI and stateful workloads across all major clouds. Our platform launches tens of millions of VMs per day, operates thousands of Kubernetes clusters, and must deliver extreme elasticity, reliability and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

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.

• 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 orchestrates 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Pay Range Transparency

Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non‑commissionable roles or on‑target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job‑related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.

Local Pay Range

$164,200 — $205,200 USD

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.

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

If access to export‑controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.