Sr Software Engineer- CXI

Databricks Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is seeking a senior backend engineer to architect and scale a next-generation Enterprise Agentic Framework. You will shape the technical vision, build core infrastructure, and ensure high-throughput, reliable systems across domains.

You will collaborate with CXI, Product, Platform Engineering, and business stakeholders, mentor engineers, and raise the engineering bar in terms of performance and maintainability. This role is based in San Francisco with multi-cloud work.

Qualifications

• Extensive backend development experience designing high-throughput systems.
• Proven success deploying enterprise-grade backend infrastructure and microservices.
• Deep familiarity with data platforms and large-scale traffic.
• Hands-on experience with ML-assisted backend systems and state machines.
• Strong understanding of multi-cloud environments and security constraints.

Responsibilities

• Architect the Agentic Ecosystem and core backend architecture.
• Scale across domains, building a modular, multi-tenant platform.
• Drive rapid backend development with quality and safety standards.
• Design state-machine and agentic workflows for human-in-the-loop to automation.
• Implement observability, logging, and safe rollback for critical decisions.
• Lead cross-functional stakeholders to align roadmaps.
• Mentor engineers and SMEs across teams.

Skills

Backend architecture

Distributed systems

ML-assisted backends

LLM orchestration

Multi-cloud

Security & compliance

Education

BS or higher in CS or related field

Job description

P-1640

The Impact You Will Have

• Architect the Agentic Ecosystem: Contribute to the technical vision, core infrastructure, and backend architecture for Databricks’ next-generation Enterprise Agentic Framework.
• Scale across multiple domains: Build a vertical modular, multi-tenant agent platform initially optimized for Customer Support, but natively designed to expand into other domains such as IT, Security, Compliance, Marketing, HR, Legal and all ticket based workflows across the company.
• Engineered Reliability: Drive rapid, iterative backend development while upholding strict quality, safety, throughput, and reliability standards for agentic-based systems.
• Orchestrate Complex Workflows: Design state-machine and agentic workflows that seamlessly evolve from human-in-the-loop validation to fully automated execution.
• Enterprise-Grade Observability: Implement robust backend tracing, logging, transparency, and safe execution including instant rollback mechanisms for critical AI-driven business decisions.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as a technical liaison between CXI, Product, Platform Engineering, and business stakeholders across various organizations to unblock dependencies and align roadmaps.
• Raise the Bar: Set a high engineering bar for backend code quality, system performance, and architectural maintainability in line with Databricks standards.
• Mentor and Cultivate: Mentor engineers and subject matter experts (SMEs) across Software, Support, and internal operations teams.
  

What We Look For

• BS or higher degree in Computer Science or a related engineering field.
• Extensive backend development experience designing, building, and maintaining high-throughput production systems.
• Proven success deploying enterprise-grade backend infrastructure, microservices, and robust APIs in highly complex environments.
• Deep familiarity with distributed systems, data platforms, and handling large-scale internal or external traffic.
• Hands-on experience with ML-assisted backend systems, LLM orchestration frameworks, state machines, or agentic automation.
• Strong understanding of multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) alongside enterprise compliance, data privacy, and security constraints.

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—$225,700 USD

About Databricks

Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow Databricks on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram.

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.

Our 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.