Joblaze summary

In this backend-focused software engineer role at Databricks, the individual will collaborate with a team to develop scalable infrastructure for the company's data and AI platform. Key skills include proficiency in backend languages like Java, Scala, or Go, along with experience in building and operating backend systems. This position is ideal for candidates with at least two years of professional experience or a PhD, who are self-motivated and capable of contributing throughout all project phases. Databricks emphasizes a collaborative environment, aiming to enhance the developer experience across its engineering teams.

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 2 other locations at Databricks: Amsterdam, Netherlands, Belgrade, Serbia.

Quick facts

How much experience is required?: At least 2 years of relevant experience for this Software Engineer - Backend role.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Go, Java, Rust, Scala.
What seniority level is this role?: Databricks targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Software Engineer - Backend 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. Founded by engineers — and customer obsessed — we leap at every opportunity to solve technical challenges, from designing next-gen UI/UX for interfacing with data to scaling our services and infrastructure across millions of virtual machines. And we're only getting started.

As a software engineer with a backend focus, you will work with your team to build infrastructure for the Databricks platform at scale.

The impact you'll have:

Our backend teams cover a diverse range of domains, from core compute fabric resource management to service platforms and machine learning infrastructure. For example, you might work on challenges such as:

Supporting Databricks' growth by building foundational infrastructure platforms that enable seamless operation across numerous geographic regions and cloud providers.
Implementing cloud-agnostic infrastructure abstractions to help Databricks engineers more efficiently manage and operate their services.
Develop tools and processes that drive engineering efficiency at Databricks. We enhance the developer experience for Databricks engineers across various areas, including programming languages, linters, static analysis, IDEs, remote development environments, automated release pipelines, and test automation frameworks. Our current focus is on optimizing the Rust development experience across the organization.

What we look for:

2+ years of professional software development experience, or alternatively a PhD degree.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent experience.
Proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Java, Scala, or Go.
Hands-on experience in developing and operating backend systems.
Ability to contribute effectively throughout all project phases, from initial design and development to implementation and ongoing operations, with guidance from senior team members.
Self-driven and passionate with a strong focus on delivering impact through team collaboration.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to produce clear technical documentation that drives alignment and decision-making.

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Software Engineer - Backend

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