Staff Software Engineer - Backend
Databricks · Aarhus, Denmark
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As a software engineer with a backend focus, you will work with your team to build infrastructure for the Databricks platform at scale.
The impact you'll have:
Our backend teams cover a diverse range of domains, from core compute fabric resource management to service platforms and machine learning infrastructure. For example, you might work on challenges such as:
- 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.
What we look for:
- 8+ years of professional software development experience.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Java, Scala, or Go.
- Hands-on experience in developing and operating large-scale, critical distributed backend systems.
- Demonstrated leadership throughout all project phases, from inception and design to implementation and operations, with a strong ability to drive architectural decisions and guide teams through complex challenges.
- Experience mentoring engineers, influencing best practices, and fostering a collaborative engineering environment.
- Self-driven and passionate with a strong focus on delivering impact through team collaboration.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to drive alignment across teams, and contribute to both technical documentation and strategic decisions.
- Experience with infrastructure systems, security, and sensitive data, as well as familiarity with Kubernetes or cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
About 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.
Benefits
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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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