About this role
About the Role Databricks is seeking a Systems PhD - Software Engineer to help design and implement core database engine components across cloud platforms. This role offers opportunities to work on areas such as query compilation and optimization, distributed execution and scheduling, vectorized engine execution, data security, resource management, transaction coordination, and storage structures, with emphasis on building scalable, practical systems for customers.
What You'll Do
- Design and implement components across query compilation & optimization, distributed query execution and scheduling, vectorized engine execution, data security, resource management, transaction coordination, and storage structures (encoding, indexes), and automatic physical data optimization.
- Collaborate across cloud platforms to build multi-cloud systems, including infrastructure concerns like auto-sharders, caches, and load balancers.
- Translate customer value into robust, scalable system design and implementation.
What We're Looking For
- PhD in databases or systems
- A passion for database systems, storage systems, distributed systems, language design, and/or performance optimization
- Motivated by delivering customer value and impact
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: USD 140,000—180,000 per year
- Total compensation may include annual performance bonus, equity, and standard benefits; benefits vary by region