Senior Software Engineer - Backend
Databricks2 months ago
Vancouver, CanadaSenior
Responsibilities
- Develop backend software for Databricks data and AI infrastructure products.
- Design and build large-scale distributed systems and SaaS platform services.
- Contribute to one of several strategic areas, including Log Analytics, AI/BI, Unity Catalog Business Semantics, or Databricks Apps.
- Deliver incremental product improvements aligned with a multi-year technical vision.
- Build systems that work with cloud technologies and handle sensitive data.
- Apply algorithms, data structures, and SQL to solve real-world engineering problems.
Requirements
- BS or higher in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of production-level experience with Java, Scala, or C++.
- Strong foundation in algorithms and data structures and their real-world applications.
- Experience developing large-scale distributed systems.
- Experience with a SaaS platform or service-oriented architectures.
- Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, or Kubernetes.
- Experience with security and systems that handle sensitive data.
- Good knowledge of SQL.
- Ability to work toward a multi-year vision while delivering incrementally.
- Motivation to deliver customer value and measurable impact.
Benefits
- Comprehensive regional benefits and perks.
- The total compensation package may include an annual performance bonus and equity.
- The role is based at Databricks’ Vancouver R&D center.
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About Databricks
Databricks builds a cloud-based data and AI platform centered on the lakehouse architecture, combining data engineering, analytics, and machine learning with Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and MLflow. It sells subscriptions and cloud services to enterprises that need to unify data pipelines and develop large-scale AI and analytics. Founded in 2013 by the creators of Apache Spark and headquartered in San Francisco, the company is privately held and serves organizations across many industries.