About this role
About the Role Databricks is seeking an experienced Sr. Staff Software Engineer with deep networking expertise to shape the future of its Networking Infrastructure. You will help define the technical vision and architecture for next-generation network connectivity and observability services powering millions of VMs across multiple clouds, bridging Databricks' control plane and compute plane.
What You'll Do
- Own and drive the design of large-scale connectivity platforms that form the backbone between Databricks’ control plane and compute plane.
- Define technical direction and architecture for next-generation network connectivity and observability services across multi-cloud environments.
- Lead complex cross-team initiatives, mentor senior engineers, and work with product management, operations, and partner engineering to translate long-term business goals into durable, extensible networking systems.
What We're Looking For
- 15+ years of production-level experience in Rust, Java, Scala, C++, or a similar language.
- 10+ years of experience developing large-scale distributed systems from scratch.
- Experience with SaaS platforms or Service-Oriented Architectures.
- Experience with cloud networking, Kubernetes, and infrastructure automation languages like Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.
- Ability to operate at an org-wide level, influence architecture and execution across teams.
Compensation & Benefits
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits and perks; specifics vary by region. Details can be found on the regional benefits page.
- Diversity & Inclusion: Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture with equal opportunity employment.
- Compliance: If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required, the employer may need to obtain a U.S. government license; the employer reserves discretion to proceed or not based on licensing requirements.