Systems PhD - Software Engineer

Databricks; Mountain View (WY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is hiring in the United States, offering compensation in the range of $150,000 to $190,000 USD. The role emphasizes advanced database and systems work, cross‑cloud data platforms, and a commitment to delivering customer value.

Databricks highlights its leadership in lakehouse technologies and a culture focused on inclusion and impact. Eligible candidates should possess a PhD in databases or related fields and demonstrate a strong drive for performance optimization, distributed

Qualifications

• PhD in databases or systems.
• A passion for database systems, storage systems, distributed systems, language design, and/or performance optimization.
• Motivated by delivering customer value and impact.

Skills

PhD in databases or systems

Passion for database systems

Customer value & impact

Job description

Databricks is radically simplifying the entire data lifecycle, from ingestion to generative AI and everything in-between. We’re doing it cross-cloud with a unified platform, currently serving over 10k customers, processing exabytes of data/day on 15+ million VMs, and growing exponentially.

To make it happen we’re building multi‑cloud systems at every corner of the data ecosystem, from query engines, vector databases, training pipelines and storage systems, down to the infrastructure that allows them to scale like auto‑sharders, caches and load balancers, just to name a few. We also build and support the tooling, languages and stacks that bring it together. Basically, we do it all.

The space we work in and the problems we solve are massive, complex and very deep (our published work on Lakehouse, Delta lake and Photon are a testament to that). We’re looking for practitioners who are eager to work with the best in industry to push the boundaries of what’s possible for our customers. If you’re truth‑seeking, data‑driven and love to operate from first principles (head fake: our core values), then Databricks is the place for you.

What we look for:

• PhD in databases or systems
• A passion for database systems, storage systems, distributed systems, language design, and/or performance optimization
• Motivated by delivering customer value and impact

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

$150,000—$190,000 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. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

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.