Senior Software Engineer, Compute Infrastructure

At Databricks, the Compute Infrastructure organization builds and operates the foundation that runs all Data, AI, and stateful workloads across all major clouds. Our platform launches tens of millions of VMs per day, operates thousands of Kubernetes clusters, and must deliver extreme elasticity, reliability, and cost efficiency.

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Compute Infra team, you will design and build the systems that power Databricks’ compute infrastructure to enable engineers to quickly launch and scale world‑class products.

• Develop the compute abstractions that provide powerful capabilities for all Databricks workloads, enabling engineers to build world‑class products with high velocity and best‑in‑class performance
• Design the workload orchestration and scheduling systems that orchestrate all types of workloads (serving, batch, stateful, GPU) with high performance and efficiency
• Scale the fleet management systems that launch and configure millions of VMs every day across cloud providers
• Raise the technical and operational bar through strong design practices, testing, and a culture of engineering excellence and a platform mindset
• Lead cross‑team initiatives that span product and infrastructure surface areas

• BS or higher in Computer Science or a related field
• 5+ years of experience designing and building large‑scale distributed systems
• Strong proficiency in one or more languages such as Java, Scala, Go, or C++
• Experience with service‑oriented architectures and large‑scale distributed systems
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container/orchestration technologies (Kubernetes, Docker)
• Track record of shipping infrastructure that supports mission‑critical workloads at scale

Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range for this role is $164,200—$205,200 USD. Compensation packages may include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and benefits.

We strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all employees.

At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. We hire 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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