Sr. Engineering Manager - Photon Team (San Francisco)
Sr. Engineering Manager - Photon Team (San Francisco)
Sr. Engineering Manager - Photon Team (San Francisco)
Databricks
Databricks is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for their Photon team to lead the development of a high-performance query engine for their Lakehouse Platform. The role involves driving innovation in data processing and collaborating with top engineers to optimize analytics for users.
Qualification
- Deep expertise in database kernel or internals development (query execution, optimization, or storage engines).
- 8+ years of experience in database internals or related systems engineering.
- 5+ years of engineering management experience, including building and scaling high-performance teams.
- Proven ability to hire, develop, and retain top engineering talent.
- Strong track record of delivering complex, high-scale distributed systems.
- BS in Computer Science (MS or PhD preferred).
Responsibility
- Lead and grow a team of top-tier software engineers.
- Drive the development of the Photon query engine and differentiating performance features.
- Partner with product and engineering leadership to define the roadmap and deliver industry-leading performance.
- Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving.
- Mentor and develop future leaders through coaching and growth opportunities.
- Attract, hire, and retain exceptional engineering talent.
