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Senior Software Engineer - Database Engine Internals

at Databricks

📍 Mountain View, California Unknown Posted March 10, 2026
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Position Details

Type Not Specified
Experience senior
Exp. Years 5+ years
Education Not specified
Category Software Engineering

About this role

This role involves designing and implementing next-generation database and storage systems to enhance data processing performance and security at Databricks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Designing scalable data storage systems
  • Optimizing query performance
  • Implementing data security measures
  • Developing distributed query execution engines
  • Enhancing transaction coordination

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes distributed systems, query engines, structured storage, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and performance optimization techniques.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior software engineer with over 5 years of experience in database and storage systems, specializing in distributed systems and performance optimization. They are passionate about building next-generation query engines and structured storage solutions.

Must-Have Skills

Experience working in a related system5+ years of experienceKnowledge of database and storage systemsDistributed systems experiencePerformance optimization

Nice-to-Have Skills

PhD in databases or distributed systems

Tools & Platforms

Apache SparkDelta Lake

Required Skills

Database systemsStorage systemsDistributed systemsQuery compilationQuery optimizationDistributed query executionVectorized execution engineData securityResource managementTransaction coordinationPhysical data optimizationApache SparkDelta LakeRelational query performanceStructured storage

Hard Skills

Database systemsStorage systemsDistributed systemsQuery compilationQuery optimizationDistributed query executionVectorized execution engineData securityResource managementTransaction coordinationPhysical data optimizationApache SparkDelta LakeRelational query performanceStructured storage

Soft Skills

Passion for database systemsMotivated by delivering customer valueImpact-drivenProblem-solvingTeamwork

Industry & Role

Industry SaaS
Job Function Developing next-generation database and storage systems for data analytics

Keywords for Your Resume

Senior Software EngineerDatabase systemsStorage systemsDistributed systemsQuery compilationQuery optimizationDistributed query executionVectorized execution engineData securityResource managementTransaction coordinationPhysical data optimizationApache SparkDelta LakeRelational query performanceStructured storagePerformance optimization

Deal Breakers

Lack of experience in distributed systems, No background in database internals, Less than 5 years of relevant experience

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