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Databricks · 1 week ago

Senior Software Engineer - Database Engine Internals

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level
money$166K/yr - $225K/yr
date5+ years exp

Databricks is the data and AI company, and they are seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Database Engine Internals. The role involves designing and implementing next-generation systems to improve query performance and storage solutions, contributing to the company's vision of simplifying the data lifecycle.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data StorageInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
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Responsibilities

Query compilation and optimization
Distributed query execution and scheduling
Vectorized execution engine
Data security
Resource management
Transaction coordination
Efficient storage structures (encodings, indexes)
Automatic physical data optimization

Qualification

Database systemsDistributed systemsPerformance optimizationQuery compilationData securityResource managementSoft skills

Required

A passion for database systems, storage systems, distributed systems, language design, or performance optimization
Experience working towards a multi-year vision with incremental deliverables
Motivated by delivering customer value and impact
5+ years of experience working in a related system

Preferred

PhD in databases or distributed systems

Benefits

Annual performance bonus
Equity

Company

Databricks

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Databricks is a data and AI platform that unifies data engineering, analytics, and machine learning on a lakehouse architecture.
dateFounded in 2013
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://www.databricks.com

H1B Sponsorship

Databricks has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (385)
2024 (319)
2023 (227)
2022 (222)
2021 (166)
2020 (64)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$25.81B
Key Investors
Counterpoint GlobalFranklin TempletonAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-16Series Unknown· $4B
2025-09-08Series Unknown· $1B
2025-01-13Debt Financing· $5.25B

Leadership Team

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Ali Ghodsi
CEO and Co-founder
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David Conte
Chief Financial Officer
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