Databricks
Staff Software Engineer - Database Engine Internals
$192K–$260K
San Francisco, California · Staff · Full-time · Posted Apr 13, 2023
- Experience
- 8+ years in a related system (preferred).
- Education
- Optional: PhD in databases or distributed systems.
About the job
Designs and implements next-generation query engine and structured storage systems for Databricks’ Lakehouse platform.
What you'll do
- Design and implement systems in areas such as query compilation and optimization, distributed execution, and vectorized execution.
- Develop capabilities involving data security, resource management, transaction coordination, and efficient storage structures.
- Work on automatic physical data optimization.
What they ask for
- Passion for database, storage, or 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.
- PhD in databases or distributed systems.
Pay
$192,000 — $260,000 USD; salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles.
Tools
Apache Spark™
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