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Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Databricks databricks.com Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
San Francisco Mountain View Senior Backend Engineering

At a glance

Senior Backend Engineering role at Databricks. San Francisco · $166,000–$225,000 base.

SalaryStated by Databricks
$166,000 – $225,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from DatabricksOur estimate for the market: $208,350–$254,000Median $228,750
Below the market median of $228,750 for senior backend engineering roles in San Francisco.
Worked out from 70 postings that stated pay, median $228,750. Last updated Oct 13, 2026.
RoleBackend Engineering
SenioritySenior
LocationSan Francisco
Base pay$166,000–$225,000
PostedOct 21, 2021 · 5y ago
Also hiring inMountain View
Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Build backend infrastructure and products that support the Databricks platform at scale
  • Develop secure, cloud-independent resource management for big data and machine learning workloads
  • Create dependable services and client libraries for large cloud datasets across regions and providers
  • Build tools that help engineers operate services across clouds and environments
  • Work on services and infrastructure combining machine learning with distributed systems

What you bring

  • A computer science degree or a related field of study, at bachelor's level or higher
  • At least five years building production software in Java, Scala, C++ or a comparable language
  • You have built large distributed systems and worked with a SaaS platform or service-oriented architecture
  • Hands-on experience with cloud technologies and systems that protect sensitive data, plus solid SQL knowledge

Who this fits

This is a senior backend engineering role for someone experienced in production systems and large-scale distributed software. The role is based in San Francisco.

From the employer

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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.

As a software engineer with a backend focus, you will work with your team to build infrastructure and products for the Databricks platform at scale.

The impact you'll have:

Our backend teams span many domains, from our core compute fabric resource management infrastructure, to service platforms, to machine learning infrastructure. For instance, you might work on challenges such as:

  • Resource management infrastructure powering the big data and machine learning workloads on the Databricks platform in a scalable, secure, and cloud-agnostic way
  • Develop reliable, scalable services and client libraries that work with massive amounts of data on the cloud, across geographic regions and Cloud providers
  • Build tools to allow Databricks engineers to operate their services across different clouds and environments
  • Build services, products and infrastructure at the intersection of machine learning and distributed systems.

What we look for:

  • BS (or higher) in Computer Science, or a related field
  • 5+ years of production level experience in one of: Java, Scala, C++, or similar language.
  • Experience developing large-scale distributed systems.
  • Experience working on a SaaS platform or with Service-Oriented Architectures.
  • Experience with cloud technologies, e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, or Kubernetes.
  • Experience with security and systems that handle sensitive data.
  • Good knowledge of SQL.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Equity awards
  • Flexible time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Family Planning
  • Gym reimbursement
  • Annual personal development fund
  • Work headphones reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Business travel accident insurance

Pay Range Transparency

Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.

Local Pay Range$166,000—$225,000 USD

About Databricks

Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&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 LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram.

Benefits

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 here.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Compliance

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.

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