Joblaze summary

In the role of Principal Engineer for Authentication at Databricks, the individual will lead the development of a strategic vision that enhances security while ensuring a seamless user experience. This position requires extensive expertise in data security, particularly in areas like authentication and access control, alongside a strong background in building large-scale distributed systems. Ideal candidates will have over a decade of experience in data security and demonstrated leadership abilities to influence cross-functional teams. Databricks emphasizes innovation in security, making this a pivotal role within a forward-thinking organization.

Joblaze insights

Listed about 6 months ago — first seen on Joblaze April 14, 2026. Last confirmed on Databricks's careers page October 28, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Databricks: Bellevue, Washington; Seattle, Washington.
Salary band is above the typical range for Security roles (median ~$170,000).
Starts above 96% of 25 comparable principal security roles in United States we track (median $220,000 across 13 companies).
Network Security appears in 17.6% of 34 comparable principal security roles in United States; Privacy appears in 11.8% of 34 comparable principal security roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Principal Engineer, Authentication role remote?: Yes — Databricks lists this as a fully remote position.
What's the salary range?: Databricks lists $280,000–$385,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 10 years of relevant experience for this Principal Engineer, Authentication role.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Access Control, Authentication, Data Security, Detection & Response, Governance, Inter-Service Authentication.
What seniority level is this role?: Databricks targets principal-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Principal Engineer, Authentication role at Databricks.

From the original posting

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At Databricks, we are obsessed with enabling data teams to solve the world's toughest problems, from security threat detection to cancer drug development. We do this by building and running the world's best data and AI infrastructure platform, so our customers can focus on the high-value challenges that are central to their missions.

Our engineering teams build highly technical products that fulfill real, important needs in the world. We constantly push the boundaries of data and AI technology, while simultaneously operating with the resilience, security, and scale that is critical to making customers successful on our platform.

Customers trust Databricks with their most valuable data and Trust & Safety has the mission to build the most trusted data analytics and ML platform in the world. The customer's journey on our platform starts with Authentication. We are looking for senior leaders such as yourselves to create the vision and define the strategy for this space.

The impact you will have:

Craft and execute a long-term north-star vision for Authentication that balances uncompromised security with a frictionless user experience.
Recruit and mentor top-tier engineering talent to scale our security infrastructure.
Act as the voice of Security Engineering across the organization, driving data-driven decisions at the executive level.
Databricks’ security innovations at major academic and industry conferences.

What we look for:

10+ years of experience in Data Security or related areas and expertise in two or more of the following--Authentication, Network, Kubernetes Security, Web Security, Governance, Privacy, Trust, Safety, Identity Management, Access Control, Key Management, Inter-Service Authentication, Secure Application Frameworks, Detection & Response. Experience building systems at large scale internet companies is a huge plus.
15+ years of experience building large scale distributed systems with high availability
Leadership skills and experience to lead across functional and organizational lines
Strong communication skills to explain and evangelize Data Security to senior leaders across the company
Bias to action and passion for delivering high-quality solutions
MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related fields

This role is open to remote candidates.

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

$280,000—$385,000 USD

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Principal Engineer, Authentication

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