Staff Software Engineer - Backend
Databricks
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About Databricks
At Databricks, we are passionate about helping data teams 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, Databricks has started a multi-year journey to build the best Data Intelligence Platform. For this, we are building on top of a great foundation, but our goal is to go further to build dramatically better products. We want to revisit every component to provide our customers with the fastest, easiest to use, and most secure data platform for all their data workloads.
As a Staff Software Engineer - Backend, you will join as a founding member of not only the Belgrade site, but really as a founding team for our multi-year journey to achieve our Lakehouse vision. You will be involved in the entire development cycle and exemplify all core Databricks values.
The Impact You'll Have
Our backend teams span many domains across our essential service platforms. For instance, you might work on challenges such as:
- Problems that span from product to infrastructure including: distributed systems, at-scale service architecture and monitoring, workflow orchestration, and developer experience.
- Build reliable, secure, and high-performance services and client libraries for storing and accessing humongous amounts of data on cloud storage backends, e.g., AWS S3, GCS, Azure Blob Store.
- Develop product features that empower our customers to easily store and access their data.
What We Look For
- BS (or higher) in Computer Science, or a related field.
- 8+ years of production level experience in one of: Java, Scala, C++, or similar language.
- Experience developing large-scale distributed systems.
- Experience working on a SaaS platform or with Service-Oriented Architectures.
- Knowledge of SQL.
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, please visit https://www.mybenefitsnow.com/databricks.
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.
Compliance
If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.
Key skills/competency
- Distributed Systems
- Service Architecture
- Backend Development
- Cloud Storage (AWS S3, GCS, Azure Blob)
- Java/Scala/C++
- SaaS Platforms
- SQL
- Workflow Orchestration
- Developer Experience
- Data Platforms
How to Get Hired at Databricks
- Research Databricks' culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight distributed systems, SaaS, and backend experience; align with Staff Software Engineer keywords.
- Showcase technical depth: Prepare for interviews on Java/Scala/C++, SQL, and large-scale system design.
- Demonstrate problem-solving: Be ready to discuss complex technical challenges and your solutions.
- Understand the Lakehouse vision: Articulate how your skills contribute to Databricks' strategic goals.
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