Principal Engineer - Privacy

Databricks; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 220,400 - 297,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading data and AI company in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer specializing in Privacy. The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of experience in Data Security and a strong background in cryptography and large-scale distributed systems. This role involves identifying security gaps, attracting top talent, and representing security engineering at conferences. Competitive salary range is $220,400 – $297,400 USD with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 9+ years in Data Security or related areas with expertise in cryptography, Kubernetes security, web security, and more.
• 15+ years of experience in large-scale distributed systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and close security gaps in infrastructure and services.
• Attract and retain top talent in data security.
• Represent security engineering at industry conferences.

Skills

Data Security

Cryptography

Kubernetes Security

Web Security

Governance

Leadership

Strong communication skills

Bias to action

Education

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

Job description

Senior Staff Software Engineer - Privacy

Join Databricks as a Senior Staff Software Engineer - Privacy.

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, enabling customers to focus on high‑value challenges central to 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

Local Pay Range: $220,400 – $297,400 USD

About Databricks

Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide 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.

Benefits

We strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all 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

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. All applicants are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, 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.