Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Infrastructure and Tools

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Databricks

Databricks

10,001+ employees

Unified data platform for analytics and AI

Compensation Overview

$166k - $225k/yr

+ Annual Performance Bonus + Equity

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Python
Java
Docker
AWS
Go
Scala
Terraform
C/C++
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • BS (or higher) in Computer Science, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience writing production code in one of: Java, Scala, Go, C++ or Python
  • Passion for building highly scalable and reliable infrastructure
  • Experience architecting, developing and deploying large-scale distributed systems at scale
  • Experience with cloud APIs (e.g., a public cloud such as AWS, Azure, GCP or an advanced private cloud such as Google, Facebook)
  • Experience with cloud technologies, e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, or Terraform.
Responsibilities
  • Build and extend components of the core Databricks infrastructure
  • Architect multi-cloud systems and abstractions to allow the Databricks product to run on top of existing Cloud providers
  • Improve software development workflows for engineering and operational efficiency.
  • Use our own data and AI platform (yes!) to analyze build and test logs and metrics to identify areas for improvement.
  • Develop automated build, test, and release infrastructures.
  • Set and uphold the standard for engineering processes to support high-quality engineering, including style and code checking, test harnesses, and release packaging.

Databricks provides a unified platform that combines data lakes and data warehouses, known as lakehouse architecture, allowing organizations to manage, analyze, and gain insights from their data effectively. The platform is designed for data engineers, data scientists, and business analysts across various industries, including finance, healthcare, and technology. It streamlines data ingestion, management, and analysis through features like automated ETL processes, secure data sharing, and high-performance analytics. Additionally, Databricks supports machine learning and AI workloads, enabling users to build and deploy models at scale. Unlike its competitors, Databricks focuses on a subscription-based service model, generating revenue through platform access and professional services. The company's goal is to empower organizations to leverage their data for better decision-making and insights.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$19.3B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Databricks secured $15 billion in Series J funding for AI expansion and global reach.
  • Acquisition of Neon enhances Databricks' platform with serverless Postgres solutions.
  • Strategic investment from Meta boosts Databricks' AI offerings with Llama language model.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Snowflake threatens Databricks' market share.
  • $5.25 billion debt financing could strain financial resources if growth lags.
  • Potential IPO may shift management focus from core operations to regulatory compliance.

What makes Databricks unique

  • Databricks offers a unified platform combining data lakes and warehouses, known as lakehouse.
  • The platform supports collaborative data science and machine learning workflows.
  • Databricks integrates with various cloud services for seamless data management and analysis.

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Benefits

Extended health care including dental and vision

Life/AD&D and disability coverage

Equity awards

Flexible Vacation

Gym reimbursement

Annual personal development fund

Work headphones reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Business travel accident insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

2%
36Kr
May 15th, 2025
Databricks Acquires Neon for Serverless Postgres

Databricks announced the acquisition of Neon, a company focused on serverless Postgres solutions, on May 14. Neon's co-founding team, known for their expertise in rearchitecting Postgres databases to achieve true storage and compute separation, will join Databricks. This move aims to provide developers with production-grade serverless Postgres services in the AI-native era.

Digital Journal
May 12th, 2025
Theom Secures $20M for AI Data Governance

Theom, an AI-native Data Operations Center platform, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by Wing VC, with participation from Sentinel One, Snowflake, and Databricks. The funding will enhance product innovation, expand the team, and improve go-to-market strategies. Theom addresses data governance and security challenges in AI environments by providing real-time data insights and prioritization, positioning data as the new security boundary.

TechNews
Mar 10th, 2025
Databricks AI Funding Surpasses $10B

According to PitchBook, AI investment has driven U.S. startup funding to its highest in three years, with over $30 billion raised this season and $50 billion ongoing. U.S. startups' Q4 2024 funding hit $80 billion, the highest since 2021. OpenAI is in talks with SoftBank to raise $40 billion at a $260 billion valuation, potentially the largest ever, surpassing Databricks' $10 billion. In 2024, U.S. AI startups raised a record $97 billion, 46.4% of total U.S. startup funding.

Intelligence360
Feb 10th, 2025
Databricks Secures $15B for AI Expansion

Databricks announced the completion of a $10 billion Series J funding round and a $5.25 billion debt financing, valuing the company at $62 billion. Key investors include QIA, Temasek, and Meta. The funds will be used for AI product development, acquisitions, and global expansion. The credit facility, led by JPMorgan Chase, includes a $2.5 billion revolver and a $2.75 billion term loan. CEO Ali Ghodsi highlighted the importance of data intelligence in leveraging generative AI.

PR Newswire
Feb 4th, 2025
Databricks Acquires BladeBridge Technology and Talent to Accelerate Data Warehouse Migrations

/PRNewswire/ -- Databricks, the Data and AI company, today announced that it has welcomed the team behind BladeBridge, a leading provider of AI-powered...