
Senior Software Engineer - Database Engine Internals

Senior Software Engineer - Database Engine Internals

Senior Software Engineer - Database Engine Internals
Databricks
Databricks is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work on the next generation of query engines and structured storage systems. The role involves designing systems that improve relational query performance while supporting diverse workloads, including ETL and data science. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database systems and distributed systems, with a focus on performance optimization.
Qualification
- A passion for database systems, storage systems, distributed systems, language design, or performance optimization
- Comfortable working towards a multi-year vision with incremental deliverables
- Customer-oriented and focused on having an impact
- 5+ years of experience working in a related system
- Optional: PhD in databases or distributed systems
Responsibility
- Drive requirements clarity and design decisions for ambiguous problems
- Produce technical design documents and project plans
- Develop new features
- Mentor more junior engineers
- Test and rollout to production, monitoring



