Joblaze summary

In this role, the Senior Software Engineer will focus on developing backend connectivity services that support Databricks' extensive data and AI infrastructure. Key skills include expertise in programming languages like Python or Java and experience in building large-scale distributed systems. This position is ideal for seasoned engineers with a strong networking background who are comfortable leading projects in a fast-paced environment. As a foundational member of the new Bengaluru team, the engineer will collaborate closely with various teams to enhance the platform's scalability and efficiency.

Joblaze insights

Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze November 7, 2026. Last confirmed on Databricks's careers page November 8, 2026.
Java appears in 36.5% of 96 comparable senior backend roles in India; SaaS appears in 3.1% of 96 comparable senior backend roles in India.

Quick facts

Is the Senior Software Engineer - Backend Infrastructure role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Bengaluru, India.
How much experience is required?: At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Senior Software Engineer - Backend Infrastructure role.
Where is the role based?: Databricks is hiring for this position in Bengaluru, India.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, Java, Python, SaaS, Scala, service-oriented architecture.
What seniority level is this role?: Databricks targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Senior Software Engineer - Backend Infrastructure role at Databricks.

From the original posting

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At Databricks, we are passionate about enabling data teams to solve the world's toughest problems — from making the next mode of transportation a reality to accelerating the development of medical breakthroughs. We do this by building and running the world's best data and AI infrastructure platform so our customers can use deep data insights to improve their business.

Networking Infrastructure is a core part of the platform that powers all our data and AI products. The platform also powers key enterprise security features used by customers across all our products to build connectivity solutions to cloud resources and prevent data exfiltration. And we're setting up the team from scratch in Bengaluru , India.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineers with a networking background to join the Networking Infrastructure team. As one of the seed members of the Bangalore site, you will be focussing on building new backend connectivity services that powers millions of VMs running on Databricks. You will also be leading the design and development of new services that powers the connectivity between our control plane and compute plane. This new platform enables Databricks to increase scalability of our compute plane while also efficiently use cloud resources. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, operations, and other engineering teams, to ensure the delivery of robust, scalable, and efficient networking systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about solving novel multi-cloud and distributed systems challenges.

What we look for:

8+ years of production level experience in one of: Python, Java, Scala, C++, or similar language
4+ years of experience developing large-scale distributed systems from scratch
Experience working on a SaaS platform or with Service-Oriented Architectures.

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Senior Software Engineer - Backend Infrastructure

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