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Databricks, headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a unified data analytics platform that simplifies data engineering and collaborative data science. Trusted by over 7,000 organizations, including Fortune 500 companies like Comcast and Shell, Databricks has raised $3.5 billion in funding, ac...
Databricks offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and a remote-friendly work environment. Employees also benefit from a l...
Databricks fosters a culture of innovation with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making. The company values collaboration across teams and en...
Databricks • Mountain View, California
Databricks is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join their Core Experiences engineering team. You'll design and develop robust backend systems for Databricks workspaces using Java and Scala. This role requires significant experience in backend engineering and technical leadership.
You have over 5 years of backend engineering experience, particularly in building production systems that scale effectively. You’ve owned services from design through deployment and have navigated the complexities of debugging distributed systems. Your expertise in Java and Scala is deep, and you have a track record of shipping high-performance APIs that handle significant user loads. You understand the importance of writing clean, maintainable code and are committed to best practices in software development.
As a senior engineer, you are not only focused on your own contributions but also on mentoring junior engineers. You enjoy providing technical leadership and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within your team. You are proactive in addressing future growth challenges and are always looking for ways to enhance team coding practices and system designs.
Experience with high-throughput systems and a strong understanding of performance optimization techniques are highly desirable. Familiarity with cloud platforms and microservices architecture will also set you apart. You thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to share your knowledge with others.
In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend systems that power Databricks workspaces. You will build the next-generation platform for serving workspace assets, ensuring high queries per second (QPS), low latency, and reliable performance. Your responsibilities will include writing efficient code in Java and Scala, participating in code reviews, and providing constructive feedback to ensure code quality across the team.
You will also be involved in the integration of various core assets like Workspaces, Notebooks, and SQL queries, ensuring seamless functionality for multiple user experiences. As a senior member of the team, you will guide junior engineers, helping them grow their skills and improve their coding practices. You will collaborate closely with other teams to ensure that the backend systems align with the overall goals of the organization.
At Databricks, you will be part of a dynamic team that is focused on building innovative solutions for high-growth use cases. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional development and career advancement. You will work in a supportive environment that values collaboration and encourages you to take ownership of your projects. Join us in shaping the future of data and AI, and make a significant impact on our platform and its users.
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