Senior Staff Software Engineer - IAM

Databricks; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 232,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data and AI company based in Mountain View, CA, is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer - IAM to enhance customer data security, build distributed systems, and engage with senior leaders. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Data Security, leadership skills, and relevant advanced degrees. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and is crucial for safeguarding infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in Data Security or related areas.
• 15+ years of experience building large-scale distributed systems.
• Leadership skills to lead across functional and organizational lines.

Responsibilities

• Make Databricks safer for customers by identifying key gaps.
• Attract top talent from across the industry.
• Represent the security engineering discipline throughout the organization.

Skills

Data Security expertise

Cryptography

Kubernetes Security

Web Security

Leadership

Strong communication

Education

MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related fields

Job description

Senior Staff Software Engineer - IAM

Databricks

Summary

At Databricks, we are obsessed with enabling data teams to solve the world's toughest problems, from security threat detection to cancer drug development. We build and run the world's best data and AI infrastructure platform, allowing customers to focus on high‑value challenges at the center of their missions.

The Impact You Will Have

• Make Databricks safer for our customers by identifying and plugging key gaps in our infrastructure and services
• Attract top talent from across the industry
• Represent the security engineering discipline throughout the organization, having a powerful voice to make us more data‑driven
• Represent Databricks at academic and industry conferences & events

What We Look For

• 9+ years of experience in Data Security or related areas and expertise in two or more of the following—Cryptography, Kubernetes Security, Web Security, Governance, Privacy, Trust, Safety, Authentication, Identity Management, Access Control, Key Management, Inter‑Service Authentication, Secure Application Frameworks, Detection & Response. Experience building systems at large‑scale internet companies is a huge plus.
• 15+ years of experience building large‑scale distributed systems with high availability
• Leadership skills and experience to lead across functional and organizational lines
• Strong communication skills to explain and evangelize Data Security to senior leaders across the company
• Bias to action and passion for delivering high‑quality solutions
• MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related fields

Pay Range Transparency

Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range 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. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for an annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above.

Local Pay Range
$232,000—$313,000 USD

About Databricks

Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide—including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500—rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow.

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, please visit https://www.mybenefitsnow.com/databricks.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Databricks is 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.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development