Databricks
Systems PhD - Software Engineer
$140K–$180K
Bellevue, Washington +2 · Full-time · Posted Mar 26, 2026
- Location
- Bellevue, Washington
Seattle, Washington
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 query compilation and optimization, distributed execution and scheduling, and vectorized engine execution.
- Work on areas such as data security, resource management, transaction coordination, storage structures, and automatic 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
$140,000 — $180,000 USD (salary range)
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