Senior Software Engineer, Compute Infrastructure
Required skills
- Python
- Java
- Scala
- C++
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- MicroVM
- Firecracker
- AWS
- Azure
Nice to have
- AI training
- GPU instance qualification
- stateful execution
- Lakebase
- API gateway
- host-level networking
Role summary
Databricks is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for its Compute Infrastructure team. This role involves building and managing multi-cloud infrastructure as a product, focusing on distributed systems challenges like container startup times, multi-tenant security, and unified orchestration across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Responsibilities include designing and building the next generation of their Serverless platform, optimizing performance, and developing cross-cloud abstractions. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in languages like Python, Java, Scala, or C++, and 4+ years in large-scale distributed systems, with expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, or MicroVMs and cloud provider internals.
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The Opportunity
Multi-cloud is core to Databricks product strategy. Compute serves as the layer that abstracts the cloud from the rest of the company. Building unified infrastructure on top of heterogeneous clouds is a challenge that few companies experience.
As an engineer on this team, you won’t just manage infrastructure; you will build it as a product. You will tackle the hard problems of distributed systems: sub-second container/MicroVM startup times, multi-tenant security isolation, and building a unified orchestration layer that scales across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
What You’ll Do
What We’re Looking For
Pay Range Transparency
Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.
Local Pay Range$164,200—$205,200 USDAbout 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.BenefitsAt 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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Design a document processing pipeline
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Design a distributed file system
system designmedium - 3
Design a database schema for a fitness app
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Design a push notification service for mobile and web.
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Design an Ad Budgeting System
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