Staff Software Engineer - Backend (AI)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer - Backend (AI): Building and operating micro-services for the Databricks platform and product with an accent on writing software in Scala/Java, building data pipelines (Apache Spark, Apache Kafka), integrating with third-party applications, and interacting with cloud APIs (AWS, Azure, CloudFormation, Terraform). Focus on architecting, developing, deploying, and operating large scale distributed systems.

Salary: $192,000—$260,000 USD

Company

Databricks is the data and AI company.

What you will do

• Prioritize, design, implement, test, and operate micro-services for the Databricks platform and product.
• Write software in Scala/Java.
• Build data pipelines (Apache Spark, Apache Kafka).
• Integrate with third-party applications.
• Interact with cloud APIs (AWS, Azure, CloudFormation, Terraform).
• Build services and infrastructure at the intersection of machine learning and distributed systems.

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of production level experience in one of: Java, Scala, C++, or similar language.
• Comfortable working towards a multi-year vision with incremental deliverables.
• Experience in architecting, developing, deploying, and operating large scale distributed systems.
• Experience working on a SaaS platform or with Service-Oriented Architectures.
• Good knowledge of SQL.

Culture & Benefits

• Databricks strives to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of its employees.
• Committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel.
• Hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards.