Staff Software Engineer - Backend

Menlo Ventures; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 182,400 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data and AI infrastructure company is seeking a backend software engineer to design, build, and operate micro-services for their platform. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of experience in Java, Scala, or similar, along with strong knowledge of SQL and cloud technologies like AWS and Azure. Responsibilities include developing large-scale distributed systems and collaborating with product management. The role offers a competitive salary range of $182,400 to $247,000 USD.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of production level experience in Java, Scala, C++, or similar.
• Experience architecting, developing, deploying, and operating large-scale distributed systems.
• Good knowledge of SQL and software security practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement micro-services in Scala or Java.
• Build data pipelines using Apache Spark and Apache Kafka.
• Integrate with third-party applications and cloud APIs like AWS and Azure.

Skills

Java

Scala

C++

SQL

Cloud Technologies

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Apache Spark

Apache Kafka

Job description

Databricks is building the world’s best data and AI infrastructure platform. We are looking for a backend software engineer to design, build, and operate micro‑services that power the Databricks platform.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement micro‑services in Scala or Java.

• Build data pipelines using Apache Spark and Apache Kafka.

• Integrate with third‑party applications and cloud APIs such as AWS, Azure, CloudFormation, and Terraform.

• Collaborate with product management and other engineering teams.

• Operate large‑scale distributed systems that handle terabytes of logs and exabytes of data per day.

Teams you could join

• Data Science & Machine Learning Infrastructure
• Compute Fabric
• Data Plane Storage
• Enterprise Platform
• Observability
• Service Platform
• Core Infra

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years of production level experience in Java, Scala, C++, or similar.
• Comfortable working towards a multi‑year vision with incremental deliverables.
• Experience architecting, developing, deploying, and operating large‑scale distributed systems.
• Experience with SaaS platform or Service‑Oriented Architectures.
• Good knowledge of SQL.
• Experience with software security and handling sensitive data.
• Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes.

Pay Range Transparency

Local Pay Range: $182,400 — $247,000 USD.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We consider applicants without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, 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.