Principal Engineer - Privacy
DatabricksPrincipal Engineer - Privacy
DatabricksLocation
San Francisco, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/24/2026
Compensation
Not listed
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.
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