Senior Software Engineer - Distributed Data Systems
DatabricksSenior Software Engineer - Distributed Data Systems
DatabricksLocation
San Francisco, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/24/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
As a software engineer on the Runtime team at Databricks, you will focus on building next-generation distributed data storage and processing systems. The role involves developing solutions that outperform traditional SQL query engines while supporting diverse workloads. You will work on projects like Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and Delta Pipelines, contributing to the evolution of data engineering. The team is dedicated to solving complex technical challenges and delivering impactful customer value.
Requirements
- BS (or higher) in Computer Science, related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of production level experience in either Java, Scala or C++.
- Strong foundation in algorithms and data structures and their real-world use cases.
- Experience with distributed systems, databases, and big data systems such as Apache Spark and Hadoop.
- Comfortable working towards a multi-year vision with incremental deliverables.
Responsibilities
- Build the next generation distributed data storage and processing systems.
- Develop reliable and high performance services for storing and accessing large amounts of data.
- Contribute to the development of a storage management system that combines the benefits of data lakes and data warehouses.
- Work on optimizing query performance and execution engines.
- Collaborate with team members to deliver customer value and impact.
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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