Drimva

Databricks

Staff Software Engineer - Database Engine Internals

$192K–$260K

Mountain View, California +1 · Staff · Full-time · Posted Apr 13, 2023

Location
Mountain View, California
San Francisco, California
Experience
8+ years in a related system (preferred).
Education
Optional PhD in databases or distributed systems.

About the job

Design and implement next-generation query engines and structured storage systems for high-performance, diverse workloads.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement systems in areas such as query optimization, distributed execution, vectorized execution, security, resource management, transaction coordination, storage structures, and physical data optimization.

What they ask for

  • Passion for database systems, storage systems, distributed systems, language design, or performance optimization.
  • Experience working toward a multi-year vision with incremental deliverables.
  • Motivation to deliver customer value and impact.

Nice to have

  • 8+ years of experience working in a related system (preferred).
  • PhD in databases or distributed systems (optional).

Pay

$192,000 — $260,000 USD (salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles; role type not specified)

Tools

Apache Spark™

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