JobsPrincipal Engineer - Privacy
Databricks logo

Principal Engineer - Privacy

Databricks

Location

San Francisco, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/24/2026

Compensation

Not listed

PhD with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.7% approval+19% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The role at Databricks focuses on enhancing the security of the data and AI infrastructure platform. The Trust & Safety team is seeking a senior leader to define the strategy for security engineering, ensuring customer data is protected from threats. This position involves attracting top talent and representing the security discipline within the organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data security and distributed systems.

Requirements

  • 9+ years of experience in Data Security or related areas with expertise in Cryptography, Kubernetes Security, Web Security, and more.
  • 15+ years of experience building large scale distributed systems with high availability.
  • Strong leadership skills to lead across functional and organizational lines.
  • Excellent communication skills to explain Data Security to senior leaders.
  • A bias to action and a passion for delivering high-quality solutions.
  • MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related fields.

Responsibilities

  • Make Databricks safer for customers by identifying and addressing gaps in infrastructure and services.
  • Attract top talent from across the industry to enhance the security team.
  • Represent the security engineering discipline throughout the organization.
  • Advocate for data-driven decision-making in security practices.
  • Represent Databricks at academic and industry conferences and events.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Databricks Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

83

FY2026

Approval rate

99.7%

FY2026

LCA certified

174

FY2026

Entry-level share

4.0%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+19%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-54%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

Is this posting expired or inaccurate?