Senior Staff Backline Engineer - Data & AI
DatabricksSenior Staff Backline Engineer - Data & AI
DatabricksLocation
United States
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/24/2026
Compensation
Not listed
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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