Software Engineer - BackendNew

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…

What you'll do

• 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.

• + 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.

What they're looking for

• 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.