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Senior Staff Backline Engineer - Data & AI

Databricks

Location

United States

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/24/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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

Job description

The role at Databricks involves joining the Backline Engineering Team, which acts as a bridge between Frontline Support and Engineering. The team focuses on resolving complex technical issues within the Data and AI ecosystem, emphasizing customer success and operational excellence. Candidates will engage in deep troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and architectural optimization to enhance product supportability. The position requires expertise in specific technical tracks related to data engineering, product supportability, or AI systems.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in a specialized technical track.
  • Deep expertise in large-scale big data solutions and ETL pipelines using Spark, Delta Lake, or Hive for the Data Engineering Track.
  • Ability to perform code-level root-cause analysis and profiling in Java, Scala, or Python for the Product Supportability Track.
  • Experience with large-scale machine learning and generative AI systems for the AI Track.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and experience managing both customers and technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct deep-dive forensics into Spark core internals and the broader Databricks Data and AI ecosystem.
  • Perform advanced code-level analysis and resource profiling to identify and mitigate systemic root causes.
  • Optimise architectural performance across the Data and AI stack by refining execution parameters.
  • Analyse global issue trends and patterns to influence the product roadmap.
  • Develop reproduction frameworks, automated workflows, and AI-driven diagnostic tools.

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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