Most Loved Workplace® Certified JobSenior Software Engineer (App-Framework)
Most Loved Workplace® Certified JobAbout the Role
At Databricks, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the Technology space, Democratizing data and AI for every organization worldwide.
<p>P-1492</p>
<p>At Databricks, we are passionate about enabling data teams to solve the world's toughest problems — from making the next mode of transportation a reality to accelerating the development of medical breakthroughs. We do this by building and running the world's best data and AI infrastructure platform so our customers can use deep data insights to improve their business. Founded by engineers — and customer obsessed — we leap at every opportunity to solve technical challenges, from designing next-gen UI/UX for interfacing with data to scaling our services and infrastructure across millions of virtual machines. And we're only getting started in&nbsp;<strong>Bengaluru , India</strong> ! As a software engineer with a backend focus, you will work with your team to build infrastructure for the Databricks platform at scale.</p>
<h3>The Role :&nbsp;</h3>
<p>We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer with a deep understanding of low-level systems to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and optimizing application frameworks&nbsp; that form the building blocks for all software development at Databricks. This is not a full-stack role; your expertise will be focused on the intricate details of system internals, performance, and efficiency.</p>
<h3>What we look for :&nbsp;</h3>
<ul>
<li>Design, implement, and maintain core system infrastructure and low-level software components.</li>
<li>Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability through meticulous analysis and innovative solutions.</li>
<li>Work with JVM internals, memory management, concurrency, and distributed systems.</li>
<li>Collaborate with other senior engineers and architects to define technical strategies and roadmaps.</li>
<li>Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.</li>
<li>Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architectural decision-making.</li>
<li>Troubleshoot complex system issues and provide effective resolutions.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.</li>
<li>7+ years of professional experience in software development.</li>
<li><strong>Deep understanding of Java Virtual Machine (JVM) internals, including garbage collection, JIT compilation, class loading, and memory model.</strong></li>
<li>Proficiency in at least one JVM language and extensive experience with its runtime environment.</li>
<li>Strong programming skills in Scala/Java/Rust or other systems-level languages.</li>
<li>Extensive experience with operating system concepts; including processes, threads, concurrency, scheduling, and I/O.</li>
<li>Proven track record of building and optimizing high-performance, scalable, and reliable systems.</li>
<li>Experience with distributed systems concepts and technologies.</li>
<li>Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.</li>
<li>Strong communication and collaboration abilities</li>
<li>Experience with performance profiling and tuning tools.</li>
<li>Contributions to open-source projects related to JVM or systems software.</li>
<li>Experience with RPC frameworks.</li>
</ul>
<p>If you are a systems-level expert with a passion for optimizing the core of technology and possess a deep understanding of JVM internals, we encourage you to apply and help us build the future.</p>
<div class="content-conclusion">&nbsp;</div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>About Databricks</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&amp;T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow Databricks on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/Databricks">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://x.com/Databricks">X</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Databricks">YouTube</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/databricksinc/?hl=en">Instagram</a>.<br><br><strong>Benefits<br><br></strong></span>At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/154un3e8Xav4BceOSlcYFZRGEuQI54xMxVydRwQn54eQ/edit?usp=sharing">here</a>.<br><br></p>
<p><strong>Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion</strong></p>
<p>At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered 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.</p>
<p><strong>Compliance</strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.</span></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.Databricks.com/legal/applicant-privacy-notice" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">Applicant Privacy Notice</span></strong></a></p></div>
Want to learn more about what it's like to work at Databricks? View our full profile.
Prefer to apply on the company's career site?
View Original PostingWhy This Is a Most Loved Workplace® Certified Job
Systemic Collaboration
As Databricks continues our rapid growth, we strive to maintain a culture as open and transparent as it was in Databricks’s early days. Making sure employees have regular access to our CEO and co-founders to hear directly about our vision and priorities helps our employees forge a connection between Databricks priorities and their daily work.
Positive Vision for the Future
Databricks’ culture principles are derived from an internal study of the behaviors that have led to high impact work at Databricks. These values have a direct impact on company culture and play a large part in connecting teams across the organization. We believe in being customer-obsessed, truth-seeking, operating from first principles, having a bias for action, and putting Databricks first. Our co-founders are fully involved in day-to-day operations, including business and technical reviews, working alongside our team members to ensure that we are always aligned with our values.
Alignment of Values
Databricks’ CEO and Co-founder, Ali Ghodsi leads by example with a focus on truth-seeking and first principles thinking, two of Databricks’ core values that stay true to Databricks’s origins in academia. He champions the importance of data and reason to question biases and inform decisions. Ali remains hands-on with research and development and hosts company-wide weekly all hands, with a CEO “ask me anytime” session at the beginning of every agenda. His transparency and accessibility are core to the open and collaborative culture of Databricks.
Respect
At Databricks, we cultivate an environment where all employees can bring their unique selves and are empowered to do the best work of their careers. To ensure all voices are heard and ideas are valued, we conduct annual culture and pulse surveys and host all-hands Q&As to collect feedback from all employees. We then report back to Databricks on the specific changes implemented from the feedback collected to ensure employees feel heard and that their feedback is valued. In addition, we invest in our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that offer support and employee engagement events for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds and allies.
Killer Outcomes
Databricks prioritizes offering an exceptional employee experience by investing in tools, workspaces, and community-building. Our collaboration-first, hybrid model offers flexibility with in-person touchpoints like our annual employee kickoff, weekly CEO all-hands with happy hours, and monthly team building budgets. We are especially focused on maintaining a culture of transparency, honesty, and trust, with leaders actively engaging across channels like Slack and all hands while also championing inclusion efforts through ERG sponsorship. These initiatives help our team feel connected, valued, and empowered to do their best work.
What It's Like to Work Here
Frequently Asked Questions About Working at Databricks
Common questions candidates ask about this role and Databricks's workplace
Apply for Senior Software Engineer (App-Framework)
Submit your application directly to the Databricks team. Let them know why you'd be a great addition to their loved place to work.
