Sr Software Engineer - Backend
Join Databricks as a Senior Software Engineer focusing on backend infrastructure for a leading data and AI platform.
Posted by employer 1 year ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 weeks ago
Last verified on the company career page 21 hours ago
Requirements
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In this role at Databricks, the Sr Software Engineer focuses on building and optimizing backend infrastructure for the company's data and AI platform, tackling challenges related to resource management and service efficiency. Key skills include proficiency in backend languages like Java or Scala and experience with large-scale distributed systems, particularly in a SaaS environment. This position is ideal for seasoned engineers with a strong background in software development and a collaborative mindset. Databricks emphasizes a culture of innovation and technical excellence, making it a dynamic place for experienced professionals.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 14 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Databricks's career page.
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Quick facts
- Is the Sr Software Engineer - Backend role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Bengaluru, India.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 6 years of relevant experience for this Sr Software Engineer - Backend 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++, Go, Java, Python, Scala.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Databricks targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Sr 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 in Bengaluru , India ! 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 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:
- BS (or higher) in Computer Science, or a related field
- 6+ years of production level experience in one of: Python, Java, Scala, C++, or similar language.
- Experience developing large-scale distributed systems from scratch
- Experience working on a SaaS platform or with Service-Oriented Architectures
- 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.
About Databricks
Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow Databricks on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram.
Benefits
At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
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