Databricks
Systems PhD - Software Engineer
$150K–$190K
Mountain View, California +2 · Full-time · Posted Mar 26, 2026
- Location
- Mountain View, California
San Francisco, California
Mountain View, California - Education
- PhD in databases or systems
About the job
Design and implement database engine systems, including query processing, distributed execution, storage, and resource management.
What you'll do
- Design and implement systems across areas such as query compilation and optimization, distributed query execution, and vectorized execution.
- Work on database engine capabilities including data security, resource management, transaction coordination, storage structures, and physical data optimization.
What they ask for
- PhD in databases or systems
- Passion for database systems, storage systems, distributed systems, language design, and/or performance optimization
- Motivation to deliver customer value and impact
Pay
$150,000 — $190,000 USD (salary range)
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