Staff Software Engineer (Database Engine Internals)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Database): Designing and developing next-generation database engine internals including query compilation, distributed execution, and storage optimization with an accent on performance, scalability, and security. Focus on building a decoupled query engine and structured storage system that outperforms specialized data warehouses while supporting diverse workloads from ETL to ML/AI.

Location: San Francisco, United States

Company

Databricks is a leading data and AI company providing a unified platform for data warehousing and advanced analytics, trusted by over 10,000 organizations worldwide including more than 50% of the Fortune 500.

What you will do

• Drive requirements clarity and design decisions for ambiguous problems
• Produce technical design documents and project plans
• Develop new features for database engine internals
• Mentor more junior engineers
• Test, rollout to production, and monitor systems

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in database, storage, or distributed systems
• Passion for database systems, language design, or performance optimization
• Comfortable working towards a multi-year vision with incremental deliverables
• Customer-oriented with focus on impact
• Optional: PhD in databases or distributed systems

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits tailored to employee needs
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Global presence with offices worldwide